Baker (September 4, 2019):
Baker
Los Angeles
Monterey
San Diego
San Francisco
Saint Joseph
Saint Louis the Bishop
Santa Barbara
Solvang
They're not from California, but I'm adding them because we also did them on this trip:
Grand Canyon (Arizona)
Las Vegas (Nevada)
Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico)
Baker's story in a few lines:
Origins:
The area where Baker is located today was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples of the Mojave Desert. At the beginning of the 20th century, the area began to develop as a small transit point connected to the Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad and the trade routes between Nevada and California.
Middle Ages:
There is no equivalent Middle Ages in this territory; during that European period, the region remained inhabited by indigenous desert communities with their own cultural systems, unrelated to Western medieval development.
19th Century:
The Baker area did not experience significant urban development during the 19th century; its transformation came in the early 20th century, when it became a key supply and rest stop for travelers between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Its real growth began with the expansion of highways and automobile traffic.
Present:
Baker is now a small town known as the "Gateway to Death Valley" because of its proximity to the national park. It is famous for its giant 130-foot thermometer, its roadside rest stops, and its strategic location on Interstate 15. It primarily serves as a rest stop for travelers and tourists.
It's a must-see stop if you're traveling between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, or if you're heading to Death Valley.
It is a very small town that has nothing to do with anything other than the famous world's largest thermometer to commemorate the hottest day on earth with 57º which was recorded here on July 10, 1913.
In California, you can create a wide variety of routes starting from Los Angeles.
Information obtained from the web https://www.exteriores.gob.es
Passport: It must be electronic and have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of entry into the U.S. and at least two blank pages. The passport must have been issued after 2006.
ESTA form: Spanish citizens must complete the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) form at least 72 hours before their flight. This allows stays of up to 90 days without a visa. 40,27$/Person. LINK.
Return ticket: You must present a return ticket dated within 90 days to prove that you will leave the country within that time.
Travel insurance: It is recommended to have adequate travel insurance due to the high cost of medical care in the USA. In our case, we always used Iati, but lately we've been using Globalfine, which is much cheaper.
Vaccines: There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry.
Special conditions: If you have traveled to certain countries, such as Cuba, Iran, or Syria, after specific dates, you may need a visa instead of an ESTA.
International driving permit: It is requested through the website of the DGT.
It costs €10.51. The good thing is you can order it online and pick it up without an appointment. It took a couple of days for ours, then you go to pick it up and it's a cardboard card like the ones they had 20 years ago.
Travel insurance: It is recommended to have road insuranceHeh. The best known and most complete ones are Iati y Heymondo, if we don't need insuranceWe'll grab him with... oh fat Globalfine which is much cheaper, in this case we use Iati.
Payment card/currency exchange: we always go with Revolut definitely.
Roaming: NO There is, so if you have data enabled you can take a nice little gift back.
GPS: Maps.me Download the maps for Spain and they work great offline, whether you're on foot, by car, or on public transport.