The travel journal
Drives, guides and rental advice written by our team, not a content agency.
Road tripsThe San Diego to Laguna Beach coast drive, stop by stopSeventy-two miles of beach towns, bluffs and taco stands. Here is how our team drives Highway 101 north in one unhurried day.Read the guide 
AirportRenting a car at San Diego airport: the complete pickup guideWhere the shuttle stops, how long it really takes and the small tricks that get you driving 20 minutes after landing.
Know before you goDo you need rental car protection in California? A plain-English guideDamage waivers, supplemental liability and credit card coverage explained without the counter pressure.
Road tripsDriving to Joshua Tree from San Diego: routes, cars and chargingTwo routes, one long weekend and everything you need to know about fuel, EV charging and park entry.
