I'm planning a driving holiday in the US next month, starting at San Francisco and ending in Las Vegas. I'm hoping to get some advice on the route to take, incorporating cool places to see as well as cool roads to drive (although the car will be a crappy rental).

Right now I'm thinking along the lines of driving down the coast to LA over about a week, maybe stopping over at Monterey, Santa Barbara and LA. Then, from LA to Vegas and fly out from there after blowing all my cash.

Any and all advice appreciated!

Thanks

Rob