Los Angeles to Sacramento Road Trip Guide

A trip through the history of California is certain to leave you famished, which is the perfect opportunity to stop at Kettleman and enjoy the famously delectable Tex-Mex cuisine at Bravo Farms. Along with the food, you also get to enjoy other activities they have lined up for RV road trippers just like yourselves.

It’s a great place for lunch and snacks and especially known for its delicious burgers, tri-tip sandwiches, and honey-drenched cornbread. You also get to enjoy farm-fresh homestead cheese, nuts, direct fruit, and candy.

After eating, you can walk around to the petting zoo and have a good time at the farmers market. Shopping, wine tasting, a shooting gallery, antiques, and a playhouse for the kids are just some of the fun times offered by Bravo Farms. Locals nearby drive for an hour or so to visit here, and they do it again and again.

Your next stop has to be at Harris Ranch in Fresno County in Coalinga, 20 miles north of Kettleman City. This Central Valley oasis midway between Grapevine and Sacramento makes for a very beautiful and relaxing pit stop. Harris Ranch is just the place for a quick meal and to stretch your legs before continuing your road trip.

Harris Ranch is a modern inn that offers delectable treats and eats in its country store. Their Western general store allows road trippers to pack some fresh items for their long trip ahead. You can get your hands on freshly baked bread, pastries, and Harris Ranch beef.

You can also get fresh cuts at the meat counter if you plan on RV camping somewhere ahead and would like to cook your own meals. Additionally, you can get your hands on handcrafted gifts and specialty housewares for any friends you might be meeting in Sacramento.

Uninterrupted road trips can sometimes get quite dull with very few signs of life along the way. Break up a long stretch of driving with a stop at Castle Air Museum in Atwater and enjoy the fascinating collection of vintage military aircraft.

Castle Air Museum was formerly an Air Force Base; more than 70 military aircraft have been painstakingly restored for the public eye. Here you’ll be able to see a B-25 bomber as well as a life-size drawing of a Lazy Daisy Mae.

The world’sfastest plane, the SR-71 Blackbird has also been restored here. A collection from historic World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Conflict military aircraft are exhibited in the museum as well. Nearly 70 years of military aircraft can be seen here. Park your RVs at the parking lot and walk the 20 acres to admire the awe-inspiring collection up close.

Kids will simply love this place and so will adults, making the ideal pit stop for a fun and refreshing family day.

Stockton is a small town by the San Joaquin River, in California’s Central Valley with an abundance of activities. It is simply not right to just walk past this city by the river that has such a happening atmosphere.

You can catch a game of Ice Hockey at the Stockton Arena or you can watch a show at the Bob Hope Theater, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Stockton is a perfect stop especially when you are with the kids because Stockton Children’s Museum is just the place of fun and learning for them.

This museum was founded by a survivor of the Cleveland School Shootings, Janet Geng. Geng was a teacher and was wounded during the attack. She created this interactive space for kids who can actively participate and engage with the exhibits. And most importantly, if your dog is accompanying you on this family RV road trip, then take them to the off-leash Barkleyville Dog Park.

Home to the world's largest trees by volume, Sequoia National Park offers an awe-inspiring introduction to California's Sierra Nevada wilderness. The famous General Sherman Tree and Grant Grove provide incredible photo opportunities, while the park's diverse ecosystems showcase everything from foothills chaparral to alpine meadows.

Popular attractions include Moro Rock for panoramic valley views, Crystal Cave tours (seasonal), and the Giant Forest Museum for educational experiences. RV access is available on most park roads, though vehicles over 22 feet face restrictions on some winding mountain routes. For comprehensive planning, explore our detailed Sequoia National Park guide.

After an hour or two of driving, you’d want to halt somewhere and take a break. A great place to do that during this road trip is Kern County Museum at Bakersfield, CA.

The museum was founded in 1941 and provides an interpretive experience via objects to tell the visitors about the history of Kern County. The museum also highlights the role of religion in shaping California into what it is now. Kern County Museum is as beautiful physically as the treasures in its epic collection.

Numerous historical and cultural artifacts are exhibited around 56 historic buildings along 16 spectacular landscaped acres. The combination of looking at displays of centuries-old artifacts in such a serene setting is magical.

Additionally, the tour to the museum will take you to see enthralling things such as a one-room school, a jail, an oil derrick, a general store, as well as a world-class oil museum.

Extend your California exploration with our Sacramento to Redwood National Park road trip guide or discover southwestern adventures through our Los Angeles to Albuquerque road trip guide.