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ITINERARY
14h 10m795 miles40 stops
1
Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
2
Hinkle Fun Center
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
3
The Museum Club
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
4
Blythe Intaglios
The exact location of these mysterious figures is 16 miles north of Blythe.
5
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
6
Blythe Municipal Golf Course
7
Willy's Well
8
Hauser Geode Beds
Exploration and digging at this elusive spot yields geodes, beautiful inside when split open.
9
Robolights
10
Pillars Of God
11
Skydive Perris
Skydive Perris offers the ultimate skydiving adventure, both INDOORS and OUT! Experience tandem skydiving from 12,500 ft with friends, or join our top-tier Perris Skydiving Program (a very enhanced AFF) with an online prep module, extensive wind tunnel practice, and more instructor-supervised jumps than any other. Our on-site vertical wind tunnel welcomes all from ages 3+, providing family fun and serious freefall practice for those who want to hone their skills. Savor American cuisine at the Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar with a view of our landing area, or unwind at our exclusive pool reserved for indoor and outdoor skydiving customers. With state-of-the-art equipment, seasoned instructors, and California's only on-site wind tunnel, we offer unforgettable experiences for first-timers and seasoned skydivers alike. Join us for world-class skydiving on the west coast!
12
Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve
13
Digiplex
14
Duke's Bar & Grill
15
Lightning Brewery
16
Get Air Poway
17
Myrtle Creek Vineyards
18
Romano's Concert Lounge
19
Kelly's Spa at the Mission Inn
20
The Brickwood Tavern
21
Lake Elsinore Library
22
Elm Grove Beach
23
Outlets at Lake Elsinore
24
Perret Park
25
Welburn Gourd Farm, Inc
26
Beacon's Beach
27
San Dieguito Heritage Museum
This museum preserves the local history of Encinitas.
28
LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms.
29
SEA LIFE Aquarium
SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s interactive guide to the life of the sea. Get ready to embark on a journey through fantastic ocean habitats. Shake hands with sea stars at the touch pools and discover the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish of the mysterious Lost City of Atlantis. SEA LIFE Aquarium is packed with interactive play zones, fun activities and unforgettable sights creating an experience like no other. SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 living creatures and incorporates LEGO models into a child's voyage to the depths of the ocean featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails. Visit the new Sea at Night attraction featuring an amazing bioluminescence display.
30
Cardiff-by-the-sea branch library
31
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
32
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Open in Spring from March 1st through Mothers Day. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
33
Cardiff State Beach
34
Coast Hwy Traders
35
U-Pick Carlsbad Strawberry Company
36
Movie Theaters
37
Little Louie's Gift Shop & Souveniers
38
Pacific Coast Sail Charters
39
Epic Surf Skills
Epic Surf Skills is a fun, technical resource that enables beginner and intermediate surfing enthusiasts to progress toward safely enjoying surfing activities while advancing in skill. We coach in various breaks around south Orange County or San Clemente.
40
Krikorian Premiere Theaters
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Oceanside
1
Start:Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(98) review
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
2
Start:Hinkle Fun Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(95) review
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
3
Start:The Museum Club
Flagstaff, Arizona·
4.0
(99) review
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
4
Start:Blythe Intaglios
Blythe, California·
4.0
(49) review
The exact location of these mysterious figures is 16 miles north of Blythe.
5
Start:Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Yuma, Arizona·
4.5
(23) review
66600 Cibola Lake Rd, Yuma, AZ 85328-9001
6
Start:Blythe Municipal Golf Course
Blythe, California·
4.0
(12) review
3480 Quail Run Rd, Blythe, CA 92225-9584
7
Start:Willy's Well
Blythe, California·
4.0
(1) review
19005 Willy's Well Road, Blythe, CA 92225
8
Start:Hauser Geode Beds
Blythe, California·
4.0
(25) review
Exploration and digging at this elusive spot yields geodes, beautiful inside when split open.
9
Start:Robolights
Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, California·
4.0
(99) review
1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-6104
10
Start:Pillars Of God
San Bernardino, California·
4.5
(7) review
865 Mozumdar Drive, San Bernardino, CA
11
Start:Skydive Perris
Perris, California·
5.0
(99) review
Skydive Perris offers the ultimate skydiving adventure, both INDOORS and OUT! Experience tandem skydiving from 12,500 ft with friends, or join our top-tier Perris Skydiving Program (a very enhanced AFF) with an online prep module, extensive wind tunnel practice, and more instructor-supervised jumps than any other. Our on-site vertical wind tunnel welcomes all from ages 3+, providing family fun and serious freefall practice for those who want to hone their skills. Savor American cuisine at the Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar with a view of our landing area, or unwind at our exclusive pool reserved for indoor and outdoor skydiving customers. With state-of-the-art equipment, seasoned instructors, and California's only on-site wind tunnel, we offer unforgettable experiences for first-timers and seasoned skydivers alike. Join us for world-class skydiving on the west coast!
12
Start:Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve
Poway, California·
4.5
(7) review
16281 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Poway, CA 92064-5201
13
Start:Digiplex
Poway, California·
3.5
(9) review
13475 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064-4713
14
Start:Duke's Bar & Grill
Riverside, California·
4.5
(3) review
3221 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507-2816
15
Start:Lightning Brewery
Poway, California·
4.0
(5) review
13200 Kirkham Way Suite 105, Poway, CA 92064-7126
16
Start:Get Air Poway
Poway, California·
3.5
(4) review
12160 Community Rd, Poway, CA 92064-6871
17
Start:Myrtle Creek Vineyards
Fallbrook, California·
4.5
(6) review
1600 Via Vista, Fallbrook, CA 92028-3742
18
Start:Romano's Concert Lounge
Riverside, California·
3.5
(8) review
3557 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501-3328
19
Start:Kelly's Spa at the Mission Inn
Riverside, California·
4.5
(65) review
3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501-3364
20
Start:The Brickwood Tavern
Riverside, California·
5.0
(9) review
3653 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501-2838
21
Start:Lake Elsinore Library
Lake Elsinore, California·
4.5
(8) review
600 W Graham Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-3517
22
Start:Elm Grove Beach
Lake Elsinore, California·
3.5
(8) review
500 W Lakeshore Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-3608
23
Start:Outlets at Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore, California·
3.0
(58) review
17600 Collier Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-2633
24
Start:Perret Park
Lake Elsinore, California·
2.0
(9) review
32929 Perret Blvd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-8021
25
Start:Welburn Gourd Farm, Inc
Fallbrook, California·
4.0
(8) review
40635 De Luz Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028-8556
26
Start:Beacon's Beach
Encinitas, California·
4.5
(9) review
Corner of Neptune and Leucadia Blvd. Parking overlooking the ocean, Locals surf spot, Encinitas, CA 92024
27
Start:San Dieguito Heritage Museum
Encinitas, California·
4.0
(9) review
This museum preserves the local history of Encinitas.
28
Start:LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad, California·
4.0
(9552) review
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms.
29
Start:SEA LIFE Aquarium
Carlsbad, California·
4.0
(680) review
SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s interactive guide to the life of the sea. Get ready to embark on a journey through fantastic ocean habitats. Shake hands with sea stars at the touch pools and discover the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish of the mysterious Lost City of Atlantis. SEA LIFE Aquarium is packed with interactive play zones, fun activities and unforgettable sights creating an experience like no other. SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 living creatures and incorporates LEGO models into a child's voyage to the depths of the ocean featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails. Visit the new Sea at Night attraction featuring an amazing bioluminescence display.
30
Start:Cardiff-by-the-sea branch library
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California·
4.5
(9) review
2081 Newcastle Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, CA 92007-1724
31
Start:The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California·
4.0
(9) review
2007 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, CA 92007-1726
32
Start:The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Carlsbad, California·
4.5
(979) review
Open in Spring from March 1st through Mothers Day. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
33
Start:Cardiff State Beach
Encinitas, California·
4.5
(87) review
Encinitas, CA
34
Start:Coast Hwy Traders
Encinitas, California·
4.5
(8) review
530 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3531
35
Start:U-Pick Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Carlsbad, California·
4.0
(91) review
Cannon Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92010
36
Start:Movie Theaters
Encinitas, California·
4.5
(9) review
Best Western Moonlight, Encinitas, CA
37
Start:Little Louie's Gift Shop & Souveniers
Oceanside, California·
4.5
(9) review
312 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054-2553
38
Start:Pacific Coast Sail Charters
Oceanside, California·
5.0
(9) review
Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside, CA 92054
39
Start:Epic Surf Skills
San Clemente, California·
4.5
(9) review
Epic Surf Skills is a fun, technical resource that enables beginner and intermediate surfing enthusiasts to progress toward safely enjoying surfing activities while advancing in skill. We coach in various breaks around south Orange County or San Clemente.
40
Start:Krikorian Premiere Theaters
San Clemente, California·
4.0
(9) review
641 Camino de Los Mares Ste B, San Clemente, CA 92673-2886
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Oceanside?
The distance is 795 miles
What's the travel time between Albuquerque and Oceanside?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 14h 10m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Oceanside?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Oceanside
What’s the weather like in Oceanside?
The weather in Oceanside is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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