Where are some good places to stop when driving from San Diego to Los Angeles on the 101 or 5?|173872

I will be driving from San Diego to Los Angeles and I am interested in stopping at sceninc spots or beaches or tourist spots along the way. Does anyone have any good ideas?

Mission San Juan Capistrano, especially if your drive coincides with the return of the flocks of swallows each March 19th.
http://www.sanjuancapistrano.net/mission��


Del Mar Race Track, co-founded by Bing Crosby open July 22- September 9th.
http://www.dmtc.com/


The Citidel Outlets for your outlet shopping needs just south of LA off 5. Can_t miss it, looks like a giant castle.

Also lots of beach areas along the drive, if you see water just turn off and stretch your legs....ahhh.