If you are planning a road trip, we’ve got you covered. Our California road trip ideas cover both popular routes and some off the radar places.
California is made for road trips. We have nearly 400,000 miles of highway– your on ramp to craggy coastlines, granite mountains, redwood forest, rolling pastures and desert moonscapes. And whether you’re just visiting here and planning an epic trip or you live here and you want some weekend getaways, these California road trip ideas will help you plan your trip
Check out our mega itineraries for the Pacific Coast Highway, Northern California Redwoods, and Highway 395. And we’ve also got a list of 20 eyepopping scenic drives throughout the state.
Peruse our full archive for more ideas:
This guide for how to do Death Valley from Las Vegas will help you plan the most efficient route with 9 key stops at top spots in the park.
This guide for the scenic Lake Tahoe Drive tells your how to find the 13 best spots for beaches, killer views and a slice of California history.