Originally Posted by Camel

Pacific Coast Highway in California is great, and there are some fabulous roads around the LA region. You have the choice of mountain roads, or coastal roads right on your doorstep!

Then, if you fancy a bit of a road trip, LA to Vegas is approx 4 - 5 hours drive through the desert, with small mini towns / developments along the way. Plus Vegas is great....for a couple of days. You have Hoover Damn very close, and the Grand Canyon not much further away.