# Five Southwest Road Trip Destinations to Cool Off This Summer *By James Hills — Updated July 2023* It's getting hot and if you are in the Southwest United States, it's going to get a lot hotter over the next few months. I just drove back from Las Vegas and as we drove through Baker, CA the thermometer on the car hit 116 degrees! That got me thinking about ideas for places to go visit later this summer to avoid the heat and cool off for a few days.  Before any trip it's important to make sure your car is in great shape too though. So while picking the right destination and packing the right clothes are important ... so is making sure your car is going to be happy too! 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Plus, it's absolutely beautiful to drive around and there are some amazing resorts. ## Las Vegas Ok, what? Isn't [Las Vegas](https://www.mantripping.com/united-states/nevada/las-vegas.html) in the middle of the desert? Yup it is but hang in there with me - between the fact that prices are dirt cheap during the summer, pools are plentiful and drinks are always cold it really isn't that bad. Plus, most of these resorts are so massive that you can spend an entire weekend inside, enjoying the air conditioning without ever having to go outside! ## Carmel California Finally, we'll head out of the mountains and cool off on the ocean in Carmel. While virtually any place along the coast is a great spot to cool off, the wooded areas here provide some much-needed shade and since it is incredibly dog-friendly that makes it a great spot to escape with your dog as well! Details Written by: James Hills Last Updated: 22 July 2023 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? 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