Hello again to all!

After much careful consideration and checking out several thread in this here forum, here is my semi-final plan for the trip out West, these are the stops and breaks

1. From the MS Gulf Coast to Houston
2. To San Antonio
3. To Carlsbad Caverns NP, via Roswell
4. To Tucson, AZ
5. To San Diego - longer break
6. To OC/LA - longer beak
7. Follow the Pacific Coast up to Big Sur
8. To San Francisco - longer break
9. To Death Valley via Yosemite/Tioga Pass
10. To Sin City - longer break
11. To Grand Canyon NP
12. To Amarillo, TX
13. To Hot Springs, AR
14. Homeward bound via Vicksburg, Natchez ....

Westward bound would be mostly by I-10
Homeward bound would be by I-40

Here are my inquiries:

1. Hostels in California. I've never stayed in one, but in one of my road trips, a passerby recommended to stay in one of those lighthouse hostels on the coast of California?

2. Camping facilities, should I made reservations before starting the trips?

3. Go with the flow attitude ... As far as lodging goes, should I made reservations ahead? I don't know how long I would stay at each stops though, therefore, reservations would constrict me??

I am welcoming all the helps and ideas that I can get, thanks!!