If you live in San Diego, these are the summer road trips you actually need on the calendar. 🚗 save for later! A few worth blocking off a weekend for: 📍 Carmel-by-the-Sea + Big Sur | ~6.5–7 hours | Iconic coastal drive, luxe little stops, and the kind of views that reset your whole week 📍 Joshua Tree | ~2.5–3 hours | Desert sunsets, design-forward stays, and a true unplugged recharge 📍 Santa Barbara | ~3.5 hours | Coastal charm, standout restaurants, and an easy elevated weekend away If you want even more local picks for the rest of the season, my free 2026 San Diego Summer Guide is out now. Comment SUMMER and I’ll send it straight to your DMs. I’m @askalyssa, with @luxurysocalrealty , San Diego locals and real estate experts sharing the best of life here. Follow for more local recs. #sandiegosummer #sandiegolife #sandiegolocal #thingstodoinSandiego #summerroadtrip