Family Road Trip: Los Angeles to Austin Adventure Itinerary

Enjoy a relaxing morning at La Jolla Cove. Have a delightful breakfast at The Cottage La Jolla overlooking the ocean.

Spend the afternoon exploring the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Grab a quick lunch at one of the eateries inside the zoo.

Head to Coronado Beach to watch the sunset. Have a memorable dinner at the historic Hotel del Coronado.

Drive to Phoenix, Arizona, and start your day with a hike at Camelback Mountain. Pack a picnic breakfast to enjoy at the summit.

Visit the Desert Botanical Garden and have lunch at the on-site restaurant, Gertrude's.

Explore the unique architecture of Arcosanti before heading to downtown Phoenix for a Southwestern dinner at The Mission.

Arrive in Austin and start your day with a hearty Texan breakfast at June's All Day.

Immerse yourself in the local music scene with a visit to the Continental Club on South Congress Avenue. Enjoy a classic Austin lunch at Home Slice Pizza.

For dinner, experience the legendary Franklin Barbecue (arrive early to beat the lines). After dinner, take a stroll down 6th Street and enjoy the live music pouring out of the numerous bars and venues.

Start your day with a peaceful walk around Lady Bird Lake. Grab a coffee at Houndstooth Coffee before renting kayaks for a morning paddle on the lake.

After working up an appetite, have a leisurely lunch at Launderette. Explore the South Congress Avenue (SoCo) for unique shopping and local finds.

Enjoy a sunset bat watching kayak tour on Lady Bird Lake with Austin Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour. For dinner, indulge in modern Southern cuisine at Odd Duck.

Take a guided tour of the Texas State Capitol and learn about the history of the state. After the tour, have a Tex-Mex brunch at Jack Allen's Kitchen.

Visit the Bullock Texas State History Museum to delve deeper into the story of Texas. For a late lunch, enjoy the flavors of the Terry Black's Barbecue.

Spend your final evening in Austin on a high note with a live music pub crawl through the downtown area with Austin Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl. Stop for a farewell dinner at Uchi, a renowned spot for contemporary Japanese cuisine.