PCH Leg 6: Los Angeles to San Diego

The Los Angeles area has a lot of amazing theme parks. Universal Studios Hollywood is there, as well as Six Flags Magic Mountain, which recently beat Cedar Point’s record for most roller coasters. Knotts Berry Farm is an old-fashioned and gentle amusement park in Buena Park, and of course Disneyland is just a little farther south. All four can be found along a 60-mile stretch, which adds up to a lot of awesome day trips. Camping in Los Angeles gets a little tricky, however. You'll have to be willing to do some driving. Bonelli Park is only 25 miles from Disneyland. There are also a few RV parks, especially in Anaheim near Disney, but for real camping options you can head for the mountains. If you're willing to drive in and out of the city, the Chilao Campground in the Angeles National Forest is a beautiful spot, and well worth the drive. (Go RVing)

There are a lot of reasons why the Santa Monica Pier is so important. It's historic, as it opened in 1909, and it's been a popular destination for beachgoers ever since. It's been featured in countless TV shows, and movies, and holds an important spot in road trip history as the very end destination on Route 66. Today, you can find all kinds of retro fun, from the old-school rides to the arcade to the aquarium. Sit down and enjoy a seafood dinner at The Albright, or just grab a milkshake and enjoy the primo people-watching. Bonus points if you watch the sun set over the water from the edge of the pier! (KOA) (PHOTOS - Tatiana)

If you're hungry, head to Manhattan Beach's Fishing With Dynamite restaurant. Whether you go for the raw bar, a massive platter, or just something off their brunch/lunch/dinner menu, you're sure to enjoy the fresh seafood here. Their menu is divided into "old school" and "new school" dishes, depending on how adventurous you feel...plus they've got awesome cocktails and tasty dessert.

The next stop is Rancho Palos Verdes and the Wayfarers Chapel. Built by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright, who was named Lloyd Wright, this chapel is a great example of the "organic architecture" for which both the Wrights were so well known. It enhances the already-stunning landscape of the California coast with lots of wood and glass.

Since you're driving along the coast, why not go all in and spend the night on a boat? And this isn't just any ol' boat...it's the RMS Queen Mary, which is a historic luxury ocean liner that sailed the seas between the 1930's and the 1960's. It's now a tourist attraction, museum, and hotel... and it's reportedly haunted. The Queen Mary is considered to be one of the most haunted hotels in the U.S. due to the fact that it allegedly has a plethora of psychic “hot spots.” Here’s the rundown: The pool is reportedly haunted by the spirits of two women who drowned there in both the 1930s and 1960s; a woman in white haunts the Queen’s Salon; and a man in a 1930s suit has been seen roaming around the First Class Suites. (PHOTOS - Tatiana, loads)

When you're hungry grab dinner at Ruby's Diner. It's a local chain located right on the Huntington Beach Pier, which means insane views of the Pacific while you nosh on burgers, milkshakes and fries in a fun, 1940's-style atmosphere.

After getting refreshed, pull over at Laguna Beach's Moro Ridge. This hike along a canyon ridge has picnic areas and epic views of the coast (on a good day, you can see clear to Catalina Island!). Plus, the canyon is home to tons of adorable rabbits, which are always fun to watch.

Next pay a visit to Mission San Juan Capistrano. The history of Spanish missionaries coming to California is important, and also sobering; there are 2,000 inhabitants of this 18th-century mission buried in unmarked graves, mostly Native Americans. The ruins of the old stone building are also quite fascinating to see.