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5 Great California Stops along Amtrak’s Coast Starlight Route

Amtrak's Coast Starlight route traverses dramatic scenery of the West Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle. The route itself affords views to passengers of varied scenery such as snowcapped volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range, lush fertile valleys, urban vistas of great West Coast cities, and stunning Pacific Coastline. Amtrak offers a "California Rail Pass" for travel aboard any of Amtak's trains within California. The pass allows for up to seven days of travel in California over a twenty-one day period for $159 (adults) and $80 (children age 2 to 15). With this in mind, this article provides an overview of five great stopover points along the California stretch of Amtrak's Coast Starlight route.

Los Angeles
getty-center Many first-time visitors to Los Angeles already have in mind what they would like to see: the famous sites of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Although those are great sites worth seeing due to their influence on popular culture, the great ... full story
Posted October 6, 2009

Southwest by Rail

Ever since I saw my first sunrise over the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, I’ve adored the southwest. And, having spent endless hours on road trips traversing the vast openness of New ... full story
Posted September 1, 2009

Europe’s Greatest Rail Stations

The first time I really noticed a train station was when I was just a wee traveler and we were driving past the turn-of-the-century Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia. From then on, I was fascinated by the often historic landmarks heralding the great days of ... full story
Posted September 1, 2009

All Aboard Luxury

Forget about airport security and rush-hour traffic jams. If you’re willing to pay the price, train traveljust became more glamorous and luxurious. The journey is worth every penny and will make you feel ... full story
Posted July 31, 2009

Riding the Rails in Africa

I have yet to take a rail journey during my trips to Africa, but after reading this article from GoNomad I have a good idea of what to expect – and how to get ... full story
Posted May 1, 2009

New Ways of Rail Travel

If you're like me, your memories of European rail travelmay be a little outdated. Before you head back for another vacation to Europe (or send your kids out on their first), brush up on how train travel has changed in ... full story
Posted April 16, 2009