Are you looking for a fun and eco-friendly road trip from Los Angeles? With an electric vehicle rental from UFODRIVE, you can explore California's beautiful parks and attractions without harming the environment. Here are five great weekend road trips that you can do in a Tesla or other EV all within a few hours’ drive from the City of Angels.
Distance from LA: 2.5 hours
San Diego is a beautiful city known for its beaches, parks, and attractions. You will find a huge influx of chargers as soon as you hit Oceanside so there is no need to worry about running out of battery. Once you arrive, explore Balboa Park, where you can visit the San Diego Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and several museums. For lunch, head to Puesto for delicious tacos and margaritas. Afterward, check out the USS Midway Museum, where you can explore the aircraft carrier and learn about the history of aviation. End your day at La Jolla Cove, where you can watch the sunset and take in the beautiful ocean views. Charge up closeby at Faye Avenue or Jenner St. before taking the journey home. Remember, charging is always included in your UFODRIVE rental.
Distance from LA: 2 hours
Take a drive east on I-10 to reach Joshua Tree National Park. This desert park boasts stunning rock formations, hiking trails, and campsites galore. Start your day with breakfast at Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree, then spend the day exploring the park's many trails and rocks. If you're feeling adventurous, go rock climbing or bouldering. As the sun sets, head to Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace for a delicious dinner and live music. There are plenty of chargers around Palm Springs just before you arrive so be sure to take advantage of multiple UFODRIVE level 2 chargers in the area.
Distance from L.A: 2 hours
Just a little further down the I-10 East is the iconic town of Palm Springs, known for its hot springs, golf courses, and mid-century modern architecture. Start your day with a dip in the natural hot springs at Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa, then head to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, where you can take a ride up to the top of Mount San Jacinto and enjoy the stunning views. For lunch, check out Workshop Kitchen + Bar for farm-to-table cuisine. Afterward, explore the city's many art galleries, boutiques, and museums. As mentioned, there is no shortage of charging options here. You will see on the UFODRIVE map that there are charging stations every few minutes of your journey here.
Distance from LA: 2.5 hours
Head north on US-101 to reach Santa Barbara, a coastal town known for its beaches, wineries, and Spanish colonial architecture. Start your day with breakfast at the Boathouse at Hendry's Beach, then stroll along the beach and take in the stunning ocean views. Next, head to the Santa Barbara Mission, where you can explore the beautiful grounds and learn about the city's history. For lunch, check out The Lark for farm-to-table cuisine, then spend the afternoon exploring the city's many art galleries and boutiques. There are 7 level two chargers around Santa Barbara in the UFODRIVE network, two near West Beach and two near East Beach.
Distance from L.A: 6 hours
Yosemite National Park is known for its stunning waterfalls, granite cliffs, and hiking trails. Start your drive east on CA-14, then head north on US-395 to reach the park. Once you arrive, explore the many trails and waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall. For lunch, head to the Yosemite Valley Lodge for delicious cuisine with stunning views. Afterward, explore the park's many landmarks, including Half Dome and El Capitan. You'll find Level 2 UFODRIVE chargers in surrounding areas such as Mariposa and Midpines, or plug into a Level 1 charger right in Yosemite Valley. Remember, energy is always included when you rent with UFODRIVE. Use the app to navigate to the nearest available station.
All of these road trips offer stunning views and unique experiences, and with a Tesla rental or other EV from UFODRIVE, you can enjoy them while reducing your carbon footprint and lowering maintenance costs. Additionally, many national parks in California now have EV charging stations, making it easy to keep your electric car charged on the go. So, what are you waiting for? Rent your next EV with UFODRIVE and enjoy the benefits like free additional drivers, transparent insurance options, and free charging.
Are you looking for a fun and eco-friendly road trip from Los Angeles? With an electric vehicle rental from UFODRIVE, you can explore California's beautiful parks and attractions without harming the environment. Here are five great weekend road trips that you can do in a Tesla or other EV all within a few hours’ drive from the City of Angels.
Distance from LA: 2.5 hours
San Diego is a beautiful city known for its beaches, parks, and attractions. You will find a huge influx of chargers as soon as you hit Oceanside so there is no need to worry about running out of battery. Once you arrive, explore Balboa Park, where you can visit the San Diego Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and several museums. For lunch, head to Puesto for delicious tacos and margaritas. Afterward, check out the USS Midway Museum, where you can explore the aircraft carrier and learn about the history of aviation. End your day at La Jolla Cove, where you can watch the sunset and take in the beautiful ocean views. Charge up closeby at Faye Avenue or Jenner St. before taking the journey home. Remember, charging is always included in your UFODRIVE rental.
Distance from LA: 2 hours
Take a drive east on I-10 to reach Joshua Tree National Park. This desert park boasts stunning rock formations, hiking trails, and campsites galore. Start your day with breakfast at Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree, then spend the day exploring the park's many trails and rocks. If you're feeling adventurous, go rock climbing or bouldering. As the sun sets, head to Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace for a delicious dinner and live music. There are plenty of chargers around Palm Springs just before you arrive so be sure to take advantage of multiple UFODRIVE level 2 chargers in the area.
Distance from L.A: 2 hours
Just a little further down the I-10 East is the iconic town of Palm Springs, known for its hot springs, golf courses, and mid-century modern architecture. Start your day with a dip in the natural hot springs at Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa, then head to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, where you can take a ride up to the top of Mount San Jacinto and enjoy the stunning views. For lunch, check out Workshop Kitchen + Bar for farm-to-table cuisine. Afterward, explore the city's many art galleries, boutiques, and museums. As mentioned, there is no shortage of charging options here. You will see on the UFODRIVE map that there are charging stations every few minutes of your journey here.
Distance from LA: 2.5 hours
Head north on US-101 to reach Santa Barbara, a coastal town known for its beaches, wineries, and Spanish colonial architecture. Start your day with breakfast at the Boathouse at Hendry's Beach, then stroll along the beach and take in the stunning ocean views. Next, head to the Santa Barbara Mission, where you can explore the beautiful grounds and learn about the city's history. For lunch, check out The Lark for farm-to-table cuisine, then spend the afternoon exploring the city's many art galleries and boutiques. There are 7 level two chargers around Santa Barbara in the UFODRIVE network, two near West Beach and two near East Beach.
Distance from L.A: 6 hours
Yosemite National Park is known for its stunning waterfalls, granite cliffs, and hiking trails. Start your drive east on CA-14, then head north on US-395 to reach the park. Once you arrive, explore the many trails and waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall. For lunch, head to the Yosemite Valley Lodge for delicious cuisine with stunning views. Afterward, explore the park's many landmarks, including Half Dome and El Capitan. You'll find Level 2 UFODRIVE chargers in surrounding areas such as Mariposa and Midpines, or plug into a Level 1 charger right in Yosemite Valley. Remember, energy is always included when you rent with UFODRIVE. Use the app to navigate to the nearest available station.
All of these road trips offer stunning views and unique experiences, and with a Tesla rental or other EV from UFODRIVE, you can enjoy them while reducing your carbon footprint and lowering maintenance costs. Additionally, many national parks in California now have EV charging stations, making it easy to keep your electric car charged on the go. So, what are you waiting for? Rent your next EV with UFODRIVE and enjoy the benefits like free additional drivers, transparent insurance options, and free charging.