Originally Posted by
pazza2000
There are so many things I have to come to a decision on, although the main crossroad I am still at is how to order it. The GC, PCH and Yosemite have all individually been recommended as doing/or dropping -although pushed for time, it would hard to give up on one. So a return to LA will have to be a cert, be it from LV or Yosemite.
I suggest doing LA - Vegas, followed by Vegas - GC, then return to LA via Vegas (the most direct route). For the second part of your trip, drive LA to SF via the Pacific Coast Highway. Go out to Yosemite from SF and then back.
Note that this itinerary has you driving likely in excess of 2000 miles. That's more than a lot of people can handle for a leisure trip, even one spread over 2-3 weeks. That's the main reason why people here are encouraging you to drop or swap one of your destinations. For some, though, 2000 miles is fine. I've done that much in a single week, three times. Make a sober analysis of your driving stamina and preferred vacation style before committing to such a trip.