I-10 California to Florida.

Don't try driving the I10 near the LA MS border on the weekends for the near future, some of the construction back ups go for hours. During the week the construction delays are not so bad. But if you didn't like the rough ness of the road preconstruction you will hate it now.

Mike

Ed_Gee wrote:

Mr.Mark wrote:
If you are in Oregon, Hearst Castle is a must see. I like architecture so Frank Lloyd Wright homes are always at the top of my list. Hollyhock house in Hollywood is neat to see.



MM.

Hearst Castle is neither in Oregon, nor along the poster's route on I-10, but I grant, it would be nice to see.

LOL... silly me. I was noticing that the original poster was from Oregon and typed the wrong State. The OP didn't specify which route they wanted to take whether it be a straight shot or meandering leisurely.

Hearst Castle is in San Simeon, CA. :p

MM.

2gypsies wrote:
Other routes than I-10? There are multiple secondary roads to take. That's what we've always done. You see a lot more.

For Louisiana, I don't recall the road number but it parallels I-10 just to the north. It goes through wonderful Cajun towns, including Eunice which is a MUST stop. Wonderful music and food and fun people.

You're referring to Hwy 190. Drove the section from Opalousas to Baton Rouge last week and the road didn't seem too bad. I-59 in Mississippi beat us up. I-10 wasn't as bad as I expected but I only drove the stretch of I-10/I-12 from Baton Rouge to Slidell..

To OP: At Baton Rouge, you want to take I-12 unless you specifically want to visit New Orleans. The WWII Museum there is a worthy detour and get a Shrimp or Oyster Po-Boy while you are there.

afrescop wrote:
We live in San Antonio and use I-10 when going east toward FL. Yes, there are some crummy spots on the road in LA but nothing that would stop us from going that way. As far as hail, well that is mainly a Springtime phenomenon. Right now and most of the rest of the year there is no hail. Very hot all summer. I-10 is an excellent way to go.

I came through 1-10 in the spring time heading towards Colorado. In 15 min. of a hail storm -----$8K damage to trailer and $7K damage to my truck!!!! A local person told me that 1-10 from El Paso to the coast is know as "hail Alley":(

Pogoil wrote:
Sorry, been busy but yes I am willing to get off I-10. We will just pass thru Texas and Arizona for the most part and see them next trip.

More interested in Louisiana east toward Fla. Hopefully down to the Keys. Will also stop in Arizona for must see and do. Will do that on the way back. I have seen much o California. The southern route that time of year makes the most sense unless I can be convinced to do another.

Thank you all for your responses so far. My wife and I enjoy all types of sites to see and would like to camp close to the ocean. We can dry camp or rough it with hook ups.:D

If you want to be close to the ocean, can't get any closer than this:
http://www.campgulf.com

I thought it was good, not great, but the water/beaches of Destin are AMAZING.

West Texas is a great place to visit. From the west you pass Guadalupe Mountains Natl Park, Franklin State park outside of El Paso, Fort Davis State Park, Balmorhea State Park, drop down to Big Bend Natl Park, Marfa lights (boondock), San Antonio riverwalk. Lots to do and see on your way.

I live about 8 miles north of I-10 in Tucson. We have a wood fired oven in the back yard and do some fine wood fired pizzas, and other delights too. Stop in!!

A very nice deviation from I 10 is to take U.S. 90 from Van Horn to San Antonio.

Very good two lane road with very little traffic.

Only a few miles longer and a lot more fun. If you do take that route, let us know and we can give you things to do/places to stop.

Sorry, been busy but yes I am willing to get off I-10. We will just pass thru Texas and Arizona for the most part and see them next trip.

More interested in Louisiana east toward Fla. Hopefully down to the Keys. Will also stop in Arizona for must see and do. Will do that on the way back. I have seen much o California. The southern route that time of year makes the most sense unless I can be convinced to do another.

Thank you all for your responses so far. My wife and I enjoy all types of sites to see and would like to camp close to the ocean. We can dry camp or rough it with hook ups.:D

Other routes than I-10? There are multiple secondary roads to take. That's what we've always done. You see a lot more.

For Louisiana, I don't recall the road number but it parallels I-10 just to the north. It goes through wonderful Cajun towns, including Eunice which is a MUST stop. Wonderful music and food and fun people.