California Road Trip: Famous Fulton Places in Las Vegas

by Rob | Apr 30, 2026 | Road Trips

California Road Trip: Funny Jeep Gladiator Road Trip

California Road Trip: Funny Jeep Gladiator Road Trip

Meet Our Silent Travel Companion Every great road trip needs a dependable travel companion. Ours just happens to never ask for a restroom break, never complains about the music, and has absolutely no opinion on where we stop for dinner. Meet our mannequin. My Security…

California Road Trip: Blythe, CA

California Road Trip: Blythe, CA

From Campbell to Blythe: Garlic Fields, California Farmlands, and a Desert Sunset Leaving Campbell after a wonderful weekend with family, we began the next leg of our cross-country journey back toward Florida. Our route first took us south through Gilroy, a community…

California Trip: St. Lucy Parish, Campbell, CA

California Trip: St. Lucy Parish, Campbell, CA

Sunday Morning Mass at St. Lucy Parish Before the Journey Home Before beginning the long drive back toward Florida, we wanted to start the day with Sunday Mass at St. Lucy Parish in Campbell, California. It was a meaningful way to conclude our time in the San Jose…

California Road Trip: Testarossa Winery

California Road Trip: Testarossa Winery

From Santa Cruz to a Family Celebration at Testarossa Winery After spending the morning exploring California’s beautiful coastline, we returned to the Residence Inn San Jose Campbell to get ready for one of the main reasons for our cross-country journey—our…

Dining at Fulton Fish Frye and Exploring Fulton Street Food Hall in Las Vegas

While staying at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, one of the convenient dining spots inside the resort was Fulton Fish Frye. The restaurant offered a casual atmosphere that fit perfectly with the fast-paced energy of the Las Vegas Strip. It was a good place to stop for a quick meal while taking a break from walking through the casinos and attractions nearby. The menu featured seafood favorites along with classic comfort food options, making it an easy choice for travelers looking for something simple and satisfying without leaving the hotel.

The New York-style atmosphere throughout the hotel added to the experience, especially with the nearby streetscape décor, glowing lights, and constant activity surrounding the casino floor. After spending hours walking Las Vegas Boulevard, having restaurants conveniently located inside the resort made it easy to relax and recharge before heading back out to explore more of the city. The energy inside New York-New York felt lively at all hours of the day and night, with restaurants, bars, and entertainment spread throughout the property.

Another interesting food destination during the trip was Fulton Street Food Hall located inside Harrah’s along the Las Vegas Strip. The food hall offers a wide variety of quick dining options, snacks, desserts, coffee, pizza, sandwiches, and grab-and-go meals for visitors exploring the area. The modern food court atmosphere makes it a popular stop for tourists staying nearby or walking between resorts on Las Vegas Boulevard. With so many choices available in one location, it’s an easy place to grab a quick bite while continuing a busy day of sightseeing around Las Vegas.

From Florida to California and Back: 6,169 Miles of Adventure in Our Jeep Gladiator

Join us on a 15-day, 6,169-mile cross-country road trip from Florida to California and back in our Jeep Gladiator. From relaxing on Biloxi Beach and visiting the towering cross in Groom to exploring the Grand Canyon National Park, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, California wine …

California Road Trip: Dragoon and El Paso

From Arizona’s Texas Canyon to an Overnight Stop in El Paso Leaving California and continuing east on Interstate 10, one of our favorite scenic stops of the day was the Texas Canyon Rest Area near Dragoon. The rest area is surrounded by enormous granite boulders…

California Road Trip: Funny Jeep Gladiator Road Trip

What’s a cross-country road trip without a little harmless fun? During our hotel stays, our blue Jeep Gladiator had an unusual overnight “driver”—a mannequin made from a pillow in a red hoodie, topped with a white mask featuring reflective foil behind the eyes. The re…

California Road Trip: Blythe, CA

Travel from Campbell through Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World, before enjoying scenic views of San Luis Reservoir and the fertile farmlands along Interstate 5. After driving through the Los Angeles region via Pasadena and San Bernardino, the day ends with a comfo…

California Trip: St. Lucy Parish, Campbell, CA

Before beginning the long drive back to Florida, we attended Sunday Mass at St. Lucy Parish in Campbell, California. The welcoming parish, beautiful sanctuary, and reverent celebration of the Eucharist provided a peaceful and meaningful start to our journey home. It was…

California Road Trip: Testarossa Winery

Celebrate a special family occasion at Testarossa Winery, a historic winery nestled in the foothills of Los Gatos, California. Housed in the original 1888 Novitiate Winery built by Jesuit Fathers and Brothers, Testarossa blends California’s rich winemaking heritage with…

California Road Trip: Lighthouse Field State Beach and Santa Cruz

Experience one of Northern California’s most scenic coastal drives as you travel from Shark Fin Cove to Lighthouse Field State Beach. Watch surfers ride the Pacific waves, enjoy panoramic ocean views from the coastal bluffs, and take in the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf stret…

California Road Trip: Shark Fin Cove

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Shark Fin Cove, a scenic coastal gem just a short drive from Campbell and San Jose. Located along California’s iconic Highway 1 near Davenport, this picturesque overlook features dramatic ocean cliffs, a shark fin-shaped sea stack, cr…

California Road Trip: Campbell, CA

Travel from the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City to the heart of Silicon Valley with an overnight stay at Residence Inn San Jose Campbell. After cleaning off days of road-trip bugs at Alvarado Coin-Op Car Wash, relax with a delicious Veggie Pizza from Mountain Mik…

California Road Trip: Nevada City, CA

Follow a scenic drive across the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains and Donner Pass before arriving in the charming Gold Rush town of Nevada City. Fans of Hallmark’s The Christmas Card will enjoy visiting filming locations including the historic National Exchange Hote…

California Road Trip: Leaving Las Vegas

Leaving Las Vegas for the Open Desert and Snow-Covered Mountains of Nevada Leaving Las Vegas and heading north on US-95 brought an entirely different side of Nevada into view compared to the bright lights and nonstop activity of the Las Vegas Strip. As the city slowly…