Myself and 4 friends recently bought an old GMC Safari in Vancouver, and are looking to take a road trip from here down to San Diego at the end of August. We'll only have about two weeks (maybe 16/17 days) for this trip. And we're gonna have to come back to Vancouver to fly home. (to Ireland).

Having never been to the States before, I just wanted to ask other people who have made this trip or know about the area for comments or suggestions. We were thinking of driving first to San Diego as fast as possible (does anyone know how long this would take?), and make our way slowly back. Are we mad? Are we trying to do too much?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you,

Ian.