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Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Palm Desert to Redmond (Washington). If you're planning a road trip to Redmond (Washington), you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between Palm Desert and Redmond (Washington). Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between Palm Desert and Redmond (Washington). Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Palm Desert
drive for about 2 hours
12:05 pm Los Angeles
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 4:05 pm
drive for about 3 hours
7:14 pm San Luis Obispo
stay overnight at The Madonna Inn
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
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9:00 am leave from The Madonna Inn
drive for about 2 hours
11:03 am Salinas
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:03 pm
drive for about 3 hours
2:57 pm Sacramento
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:57 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
7:24 pm Mount Shasta
stay overnight and leave the next day around 8:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 8.5 hours
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8:00 am leave from Mount Shasta
drive for about 4.5 hours
12:29 pm Eugene
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:29 pm
drive for about 2 hours
3:25 pm Portland
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 7:25 pm
drive for about 3 hours
10:39 pm arrive in Redmond (Washington)
stay at Silver Cloud Inn - Bellevue Downtown
day 3 driving ≈ 9.5 hours
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Your starting point is Palm Desert, California.
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Los Angeles (573 answers)
Santa Monica Pier (70 mentions)
Griffith Observatory (63 mentions)
Venice Beach Boardwalk (62 mentions)
Abbot Kinney (56 mentions)
Third Street Promenade (55 mentions)
restaurants around Los Angeles:
Gjelina
Perch
Bottega Louie
Grand Central Market
Bestia
questions about Los Angeles:
Where are the top 5 places to see a celebrity in L.A.?
What's your favorite burger in L.A?
Free things to do in Los Angeles?
What are the top 3 beaches in Los Angeles?
Area an hour away from LAX airport
San Luis Obispo (121 answers)
Bishop Peak (4 mentions)
San Luis Obispo Mission (3 mentions)
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (3 mentions)
Edna Valley (2 mentions)
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House (2 mentions)
restaurants around San Luis Obispo:
Firestone Grill
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Bello Mundo
Splash Cafe
Avila Valley Barn
hotels around San Luis Obispo:
The Madonna Inn
Madonna Inn Resort & Spa
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
Seacrest Beach Resort
questions about San Luis Obispo:
Exploring SLO in March to scout moving there - what should I check out?
Lodging
Where to stay outside of San Luis Obispo for Cal Poly graduation
What is your favorite restaurant in San Luis Obispo?
Salinas (4 answers)
Sacramento (40 answers)
California State Railroad Museum (6 mentions)
California State Capitol Museum (3 mentions)
58 Degrees & Holding Co. (2 mentions)
restaurants around Sacramento:
Ella Dining Room & Bar
Rick's Dessert Diner
Delta King Hotel
The Rind
Mulvaney's B&L
questions about Sacramento:
Things to do and see in Sacramento
Hidden gems in Sacramento?
Me want food in Sacramento!
What is your favorite restaurant in Sacramento?
Places to see in Gold Rush Country enroute from Sacramento
Mount Shasta (7 answers)
Eugene (11 answers)
questions about Eugene:
What is your favorite restaurant in Eugene?
Portland (219 answers)
International Rose Test Garden (20 mentions)
Powell's City of Books (17 mentions)
Japanese Gardens (15 mentions)
Portland Saturday Market (13 mentions)
Timberline Lodge (12 mentions)
restaurants around Portland:
Voodoo Doughnuts
Tasty N Sons
Lardo
Potato Champion
Pok Pok Restaurant
questions about Portland:
Mid July: 1 week with wife and kid - what should we prioritize?
Best coffee shops in Portland
Visiting in July for 5 days with my boyfriend, where and what must we do?
Artsy area with fun little shops
Portland in mid-March
Your final destination is Redmond, Washington.
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Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Redmond (Washington).
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Silver Cloud Inn - Bellevue Downtown, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Madison Park Conservatory, which was mentioned 2 times.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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