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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022

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The Hilton Garden Inn at Bakersfield
The Hilton Garden Inn at Bakersfield

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 12 – Monterey to Bakersfield

By Nige on August 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Bakersfield | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Monterey | USA

It was fairly cool at the start of our drive – about 14 deg c.  We expected it to warm up considerably on the way.

Monterey beach
Monterey beach

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 12 – Early Morning in Monterey

By Nige on August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Monterey | USA

Neither of us had a great night’s sleep: I was awake at 2am and Vick was woken by her Fitbit vibrating as a result of a call from PK’s caring team.

The view of the sea in Monterey
The view of the sea in Monterey

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 11 – Afternoon and Evening in Monterey

By Nige on August 14, 2022 at 2:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Monterey | USA

We walked into town wanting to be tourists for a few hours.  Monterey was heaving, but it was nice and warm and the sealions were out in force.

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 11 – Sausalito to Monterey

By Nige on August 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Monterey | Sausalito | USA

Having gotten back in the car, we headed up to the Golden Gate Bridge viewing areas – it was lovely and clear by this time.

Crazy Shirts in Sausalito
Crazy Shirts in Sausalito

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 11 – Santa Rosa to Sausalito

By Nige on August 14, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Santa Rosa | Sausalito | USA

Not too far to drive today: about 140 miles to Monterey.  On the way, we plan to stop off at Sausalito, just to the north of San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Some lovely scenery on Highway 101
Some lovely scenery on Highway 101

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 10 – Fort Bragg to Santa Rosa

By Nige on August 13, 2022 at 2:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Santa Rosa | USA

After our lunch stop at Fort Bragg, we headed down Highway 1 and carried onto CA State Road 128 East.

A fabulous view early in the morning on the way to Fort Bragg
A fabulous view early in the morning on the way to Fort Bragg

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 10 – Arcata to Fort Bragg

By Nige on August 13, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Arcata | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Santa Rosa | USA

We decided to leave early this morning. There's another 240 odd miles to do today.  Just under 4 hours if we take the direct route.

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