It might seem expensive to travel two highly sought-after states for less than $1,000 (Canadian dollars, to boot!) but trust me, it's possible. Here's how I did it.
For starters, we flew into Las Vegas, Nevada, where the flights are considerably more affordable than LAX, for example.
We started our road trip by renting a car in Nevada, where rental rates are also considerably more affordable (we rented from Budget, but they were all fairly comparable).
Travelling as a pair and sharing a room also helps keep your costs down (not to mention, sharing your trip with a friend obviously makes it a lot more memorable).
Arizona
This desert state surprised me.
Places to Stay
Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix (Phoenix)
Tip: look for newly opened hotels, they'll usually be super cheap as they try to build their online reviews up.
Places to Eat + Drink
Valley Bar (Phoenix)
California
It doesn't get any more beautiful than California.
Places to Stay
The Movie Colony Hotel (Palm Springs)
The Monterey Hotel (Monterey)
Places to Eat + Drink
El Mirasol Restaurant (Palm Springs)
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