A Different Perspective

[NightskyeB4Dawn]

. That would leave only California and Hawaii.
 

I think the very best way to see both Cali and the big Island is to take the Highway numbered 1 in Cali and 19 in Hawaii and make jaunts that deviate from there only to go back to the main highway and continue on. To teuly see Hawaii...IMHO, you must go to Hawaii. Oahu, Kuai and Maui are fun but pale if you want to see the real Hawaii. Cali is so vast that you want bang for your vuck and that is the Coastline from Santa Barbara to Eureka.
    Both will astound and beguile and will give you the opportunity to see the best in the most relaxed and organized fashion.

I just put your suggestions in my notebook.  

Thanks.