![]() I laid the backseats of the SUV down, and the bed fits perfectly. I purchased an inflatable bed for our SUV off of Amazon which you can check out by clicking here. If you prefer this style of roadtripping over lodging, you can download this app Camps and Rentals. Most gas stations have ovens and at least a microwave. In some of the gas stations that I stopped at had showers and restrooms to use. As long as there isn’t a sign that says “No Overnight Parking”, you can find a safe spot to park for the night. A lot of campsites are still closed, but some of the amenities such as restrooms are still open.Ĭalifornia roads are quite friendly. I’ve noticed they are mostly motels and small boutiques, but yes they’re open! You can check or even call the lodge/motels directly. There are many accommodations that have opened up in Burney, and along the coast of Monterey/Big Sur. Honestly, we are still learning how to eat “better” while on the road so don’t judge our food decisions! Then we drove across the street for McDonald’s and called it dinner. However, arriving at Burney, we went to Safeway to buy some microwavable breakfast sandwiches, cup noodles, and juice to last for the weekend. For this trip, our cooler was filled with enough water and trail bars to last us for the entire weekend. On long adventures, we always bring our cooler with us filled with ice, of course. This included multiple break stop for refueling and a quick lunch at the gas station in Buttonwillow. It’s about 10.5 hours from home so we didn’t arrive until 8 PM later that evening. ![]() Our first and farthest stop was Burney, California. We picked up the car rental Friday morning around 8 AM and ran some personal errands with my boyfriend before the start of the trip. Also since we are traveling post-COVID, I wasn’t sure if we’d face any predicaments, so I wanted to car with more room just to feel comfortable. I wanted something I felt safe in when the wind blows, especially. But for this journey, it was better to rent a midsize-SUV due to the fact that we’d be driving through windy mountain paths and along the coastline. We normally choose the most compact eco-friendly car to save as much money where we can. We always refer to this website to check for the best prices. It’s quite cheap to get a rental in my area for the day(s). So paying for a rental is worth it in our opinion. For my Prius, I always want to pump Shell, so being on the road, a Shell gas station may not be available or could be more expensive than the other brands. ![]() Also, on top of that, we don’t have to worry about wearing our own tires, maintenance, cleaning the car once we’re back, or being selective on the fuel brand. We feel that it’s always best to pay for a rental knowing we wouldn’t accumulate the mileage on my own vehicle. You guys asked… so here it is! This guide will include:įor trips over 2 hours, my boyfriend and I always book a car rental. That’s what happened to me.ĭuring my trip, and even afterward, I received so many messages from you guys about your interests on this road trip. Otherwise, you won’t feel it, but you’ll see it once you’re home. ![]() Bring sunscreen or a hat to protect you from getting sunburnt.
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