Road trip from Albuquerque to Santa Ana
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ITINERARY
13h 36m785 miles36 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
La Cumbre Brewing Company
3
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!
4
9/11 Remembrance Garden
5
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.
6
Castle Mountains National Monument
7
Main Street Murals
8
Skyline Drive-in
9
Barstow Harvey House
10
Treasure House Mall
11
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery
12
Prospect Park
13
Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
14
Holiday Skate Center
15
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!
16
Romano's Concert Lounge
17
The Brickwood Tavern
18
Ryan Bonaminio Park
19
Auto Club Speedway
Located 50 miles east of Los Angeles in Fontana, Auto Club Speedway is California’s premier motorsports facility, hosting over 320 days of track activity each year including the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 weekend – Feb. 28-March 1, 2020. The two-mile D-shaped oval is one of the fastest tracks on the NASCAR circuit. The Speedway is also home to numerous movie, television and commercial productions, photo shoots, new car testing, club racing and a variety of racing schools.
20
Laemmle's Claremont 5
21
Los Serranos Country Club
22
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
23
Barefoot Bliss Massage
Voted best massage in San Clemente 7 years in a row as of 2022, Barefoot Bliss Massage is an oasis of relaxation. Whether you try our swedish, deep tissue, hot stone or unique signature Ashiatsu Barefoot massage, you won't be disappointed. We hire only top quality therapist and provide full 60,90 and 120 minute massages. We look forward to being a part of your blissful visit to San Clemente!
24
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.
25
Yorba Regional Park
26
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
With a visit to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, guests can tour the most modern presidential museum in the country to learn about Richard Nixon the man, his life, and his presidency. The twenty-eight-year-old presidential museum went through a complete renovation less than two years ago. The all-new museum features nearly 70 new major exhibits, 30 unique multi-media experiences, 11 original films, 12 custom digital interactives, 10 curated archival film sequences, more than 600 photographs, 8,000 square feet of wall murals and more than 300 artifacts. There is so much history in itself at the Nixon Library. Enjoy tours of Richard Nixon's original birthplace and boyhood home, walk through the presidential helicopter that flew four Presidents, take in the splendor of the White House East Room and pay respects at the final resting places of President and Mrs. Nixon.
27
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
28
Rockin' Jump Orange County
We are the Ultimate Trampoline Park! Our park offers trampolines, a professional stunt bag, X-Beam arena, rock climbing wall, Lazer Maze and much more for a great mix of enjoyment and exercise. Fun for kids and adults of all ages, book your birthday party or special event today! Our park features 5 different party rooms that can alternatively be used as meeting spaces. We offer group discounts and various party packages to choose from. Our packages are all customizable so let our Rockin' Staff know your needs, and we will create a unique party just for you! We feature special hours and pricing for our guests in the following categories: Rockin' Toddlers (age 6 and under), Home School Specials and Special Needs jump times. Please visit us online for more details about these programs.
29
Exodus Escape Room
An Immersive Experience where you must search for clues, work together to solve the Mystery before time runs out! Think Clue, but Live! Best for Team Building Events, Family Night, Birthday Parties, Church/Ministry Groups, Boy/Girl Scouts, entertaining out-of-town guests, and Bachelor(ette) parties. Hope to see you soon :)
30
OC Helicopters
Specializing in tour of the Orange County Coastline! Soar from 500 feet to view our amazing coast from above. View pristine beaches, coves, caves, resorts, golf courses, big home and more as you can only see from this perspective....that's how we roll...I mean fly...helicopter style! Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, promotions, bucket list, date night........just because...... Make any day a special occasion and bring family & friends to fly our friendly skies. Veteran Owned/ Operated. Make sure to ask for Max- PIC...Usually Pilot in Command..in our case...Pup in Charge! See you soon!
31
Roger's Gardens
32
Anaheim Convention Center
33
Pirates Dinner Adventure
Guests will enjoy an astonishing display of special effects, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels while enjoying a delicious, four-course feast, fit for a Pirate King! The action is set aboard an 18th Century Spanish galleon adrift in a 250, 000- gallon lagoon. Our talented crew makes this show possible with brilliant actors, singers and stunt performers. Lads, lasses and scallywags of all ages don costumes to bring the adventure to life. Up to 150 volunteers participate in this epic production, truly making it the "World's Most Interactive Dinner Show!" You won't want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, so come ready to laugh, cheer, and sing along with the show!
34
International Surfing Museum
35
Corky Carroll's Surf School
Corky Carroll's Surf School is the original surf school of Huntington Beach. For over 25 years, we've provided surf lessons, surf camps and surfboard rentals. Our surf lessons are for all levels and ages, held year-round and include board and wetsuit. Our surf camps are for kids ages 4-13 during the Summer. Our surfboard rentals are available year round, and we're the only rental you can reserve ahead online. Our surf school is family owned and operated. We were started in 1996 by local Huntington Beach surfer Rick Walker with the help of surf legend Corky Carroll -- the first ever professional surfer.
36
Rancho Los Alamitos
Rancho Los Alamitos, the “Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods,” is a Long Beach City Landmark and is twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rancho has a continuous history of habitation that stretches back for more than 1500 years and reflects the many people who have called it home – from the first people, the Tongva, to the Spanish and Mexican colonists, right up to the Yankee farmers of the mid-twentieth century. The 7½-acre site includes four acres of nationally significant historic gardens, a ranch house (1790-1933), and a restored barnyard of the early 20th-century working ranch. There are farm animals including horses, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits in the barns area.
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Santa Ana
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:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
3
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!
4
Start:9/11 Remembrance Garden
Winslow, Arizona·
4.5
(91) review
East 3rd Street and Transcon Lane, Winslow, AZ 86047
5
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.
6
Start:Castle Mountains National Monument
Barstow, California·
4.5
(2) review
unnamed dirt road off of Lanfair Road in Mojave National Preserve, Barstow, CA 92364
7
Start:Main Street Murals
Barstow, California·
4.0
(8) review
Route 66, Barstow, CA
8
Start:Skyline Drive-in
Barstow, California·
4.5
(62) review
31175 US Highway 58, Barstow, CA 92311-1914
9
Start:Barstow Harvey House
Barstow, California·
4.0
(78) review
681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311-2201
10
Start:Treasure House Mall
Barstow, California·
4.5
(7) review
236 E Main St # 300, Barstow, CA 92311-2321
11
Start:Hangar 24 Craft Brewery
Redlands, California·
4.5
(97) review
1710 Sessums Dr, Redlands, CA 92374-1909
12
Start:Prospect Park
Redlands, California·
5.0
(9) review
1352 Prospect Dr, Redlands, CA 92373-7050
13
Start:Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
Victorville, California·
4.0
(59) review
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
14
Start:Holiday Skate Center
Victorville, California·
4.0
(6) review
14950 Palmdale Rd, Victorville, CA 92392-2506
15
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!
16
Start:Romano's Concert Lounge
Riverside, California·
3.5
(8) review
3557 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501-3328
17
Start:The Brickwood Tavern
Riverside, California·
5.0
(9) review
3653 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501-2838
18
Start:Ryan Bonaminio Park
Riverside, California·
4.5
(8) review
5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
19
Start:Auto Club Speedway
Fontana, California·
4.0
(93) review
Located 50 miles east of Los Angeles in Fontana, Auto Club Speedway is California’s premier motorsports facility, hosting over 320 days of track activity each year including the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 weekend – Feb. 28-March 1, 2020. The two-mile D-shaped oval is one of the fastest tracks on the NASCAR circuit. The Speedway is also home to numerous movie, television and commercial productions, photo shoots, new car testing, club racing and a variety of racing schools.
20
Start:Laemmle's Claremont 5
Claremont, California·
4.5
(94) review
450 W 2nd St, Claremont, CA 91711-4664
21
Start:Los Serranos Country Club
Chino Hills, California·
4.0
(9) review
15656 Yorba Ave, Chino Hills, CA 91709-3129
22
Start:Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Pomona, California·
4.5
(91) review
1101 W McKinley Ave Bldg 3A, Pomona, CA 91768-1639
23
Start:Barefoot Bliss Massage
San Clemente, California·
5.0
(9) review
Voted best massage in San Clemente 7 years in a row as of 2022, Barefoot Bliss Massage is an oasis of relaxation. Whether you try our swedish, deep tissue, hot stone or unique signature Ashiatsu Barefoot massage, you won't be disappointed. We hire only top quality therapist and provide full 60,90 and 120 minute massages. We look forward to being a part of your blissful visit to San Clemente!
24
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.
25
Start:Yorba Regional Park
Anaheim, California·
4.5
(97) review
7600 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807-2444
26
Start:Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Yorba Linda, California·
4.5
(970) review
With a visit to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, guests can tour the most modern presidential museum in the country to learn about Richard Nixon the man, his life, and his presidency. The twenty-eight-year-old presidential museum went through a complete renovation less than two years ago. The all-new museum features nearly 70 new major exhibits, 30 unique multi-media experiences, 11 original films, 12 custom digital interactives, 10 curated archival film sequences, more than 600 photographs, 8,000 square feet of wall murals and more than 300 artifacts. There is so much history in itself at the Nixon Library. Enjoy tours of Richard Nixon's original birthplace and boyhood home, walk through the presidential helicopter that flew four Presidents, take in the splendor of the White House East Room and pay respects at the final resting places of President and Mrs. Nixon.
27
Start:Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Irvine, California·
4.0
(99) review
11 Strawberry Farm Rd, Irvine, CA 92612-2300
28
Start:Rockin' Jump Orange County
Santa Ana, California·
4.5
(9) review
We are the Ultimate Trampoline Park! Our park offers trampolines, a professional stunt bag, X-Beam arena, rock climbing wall, Lazer Maze and much more for a great mix of enjoyment and exercise. Fun for kids and adults of all ages, book your birthday party or special event today! Our park features 5 different party rooms that can alternatively be used as meeting spaces. We offer group discounts and various party packages to choose from. Our packages are all customizable so let our Rockin' Staff know your needs, and we will create a unique party just for you! We feature special hours and pricing for our guests in the following categories: Rockin' Toddlers (age 6 and under), Home School Specials and Special Needs jump times. Please visit us online for more details about these programs.
29
Start:Exodus Escape Room
Irvine, California·
4.5
(93) review
An Immersive Experience where you must search for clues, work together to solve the Mystery before time runs out! Think Clue, but Live! Best for Team Building Events, Family Night, Birthday Parties, Church/Ministry Groups, Boy/Girl Scouts, entertaining out-of-town guests, and Bachelor(ette) parties. Hope to see you soon :)
30
Start:OC Helicopters
Santa Ana, California·
5.0
(96) review
Specializing in tour of the Orange County Coastline! Soar from 500 feet to view our amazing coast from above. View pristine beaches, coves, caves, resorts, golf courses, big home and more as you can only see from this perspective....that's how we roll...I mean fly...helicopter style! Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, promotions, bucket list, date night........just because...... Make any day a special occasion and bring family & friends to fly our friendly skies. Veteran Owned/ Operated. Make sure to ask for Max- PIC...Usually Pilot in Command..in our case...Pup in Charge! See you soon!
31
Start:Roger's Gardens
Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, California·
4.5
(98) review
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA 92625-1195
32
Start:Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, California·
4.5
(976) review
800 W Katella Ave Suite 600, Anaheim, CA 92802-3496
33
Start:Pirates Dinner Adventure
Buena Park, California·
4.0
(974) review
Guests will enjoy an astonishing display of special effects, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels while enjoying a delicious, four-course feast, fit for a Pirate King! The action is set aboard an 18th Century Spanish galleon adrift in a 250, 000- gallon lagoon. Our talented crew makes this show possible with brilliant actors, singers and stunt performers. Lads, lasses and scallywags of all ages don costumes to bring the adventure to life. Up to 150 volunteers participate in this epic production, truly making it the "World's Most Interactive Dinner Show!" You won't want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, so come ready to laugh, cheer, and sing along with the show!
34
Start:International Surfing Museum
Huntington Beach, California·
4.0
(99) review
411 Olive Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5142
35
Start:Corky Carroll's Surf School
Huntington Beach, California·
5.0
(92) review
Corky Carroll's Surf School is the original surf school of Huntington Beach. For over 25 years, we've provided surf lessons, surf camps and surfboard rentals. Our surf lessons are for all levels and ages, held year-round and include board and wetsuit. Our surf camps are for kids ages 4-13 during the Summer. Our surfboard rentals are available year round, and we're the only rental you can reserve ahead online. Our surf school is family owned and operated. We were started in 1996 by local Huntington Beach surfer Rick Walker with the help of surf legend Corky Carroll -- the first ever professional surfer.
36
Start:Rancho Los Alamitos
Long Beach, California·
5.0
(97) review
Rancho Los Alamitos, the “Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods,” is a Long Beach City Landmark and is twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rancho has a continuous history of habitation that stretches back for more than 1500 years and reflects the many people who have called it home – from the first people, the Tongva, to the Spanish and Mexican colonists, right up to the Yankee farmers of the mid-twentieth century. The 7½-acre site includes four acres of nationally significant historic gardens, a ranch house (1790-1933), and a restored barnyard of the early 20th-century working ranch. There are farm animals including horses, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits in the barns area.
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Santa Ana?
The distance is 785 miles
What's the travel time between Albuquerque and Santa Ana?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 13h 36m mins in normal traffic
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