LA Canyons & Coast
A day on the road · Los Angeles
From the San Gabriels to the Pacific
- Itinerary
- 1 Day
- Distance
- 101 miles
United States Drive Packs
From California's Pacific edge to the mountain roads and great open landscapes beyond it.
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Choose the time you have. These drives offer different ways into the United States.
The Central Coast Crossing
A few days away · Central Coast
From Ojai's canyons to the vineyards of Paso Robles and the Santa Ynez Valley
- Itinerary
- 2-3 Days
- Distance
- 363 miles
The Sierra Passes
Take the long way · Sierra Nevada
Over the Top of California
- Itinerary
- 3-4 Days
- Distance
- 262 miles
Choose your California drive
Start with where you’ll be. Then choose your pace.
Compare these California Drive Packs by location, suggested trip length and the experience you want. Distances cover each pack’s route; allow extra time for getting there, transfers and returning home.
Bay Area Skyline
- Location
- San Francisco Peninsula & Santa Cruz Mountains
- Allow
- 1 Day · 119 miles
- Choose it for
- Skyline Boulevard, coast and redwood roads
Half Moon Bay to Los Gatos; allow for your return journey.
Explore this Drive PackThe Big Sur Classic
- Location
- Big Sur, Carmel & Monterey
- Allow
- 3 Days · 210 miles
- Choose it for
- Cliffside coast and a slower multi-day escape
Check Highway 1 access before choosing overnight stops.
Explore this Drive PackThe Central Coast Crossing
- Location
- Ojai, Paso Robles & Santa Barbara
- Allow
- 2-3 Days · 363 miles
- Choose it for
- Backcountry, wine country and coastal towns
Includes a remote, unpaved Carrizo Plain section; check suitability and conditions.
Explore this Drive PackPaso Robles Wine Country
- Location
- Paso Robles, Adelaida, Templeton & San Luis Obispo
- Allow
- 2 Days · 93 miles
- Choose it for
- Wine-country roads and a two-day regional escape
Finishes in San Luis Obispo; arrange separate transport for wine tasting.
Explore this Drive PackSanta Barbara Coast
- Location
- Santa Barbara & Santa Ynez Valley
- Allow
- 2 Days · 99 miles
- Choose it for
- Coastal towns, mountain views and valley stops
Keep wine tasting separate from driving; arrange transport.
Explore this Drive PackLA Canyons & Coast
- Location
- Los Angeles mountains & Malibu
- Allow
- 1 Day · 101 miles
- Choose it for
- Canyon driving followed by the Pacific coast
Separate scenic stages; transfer mileage is additional.
Explore this Drive PackSan Diego Highlands
- Location
- Southern California mountains & Julian
- Allow
- 1-2 Days · 137 miles
- Choose it for
- Mountain switchbacks and high-country scenery
Three separate stages; transfer mileage is additional.
Explore this Drive PackFind your next drive.
Explore the United States at your own pace. Durations describe the full itinerary, including time for stops and stays.
24 Drive Packs
California
The Central Coast Crossing
Central Coast
From Ojai's canyons to the vineyards of Paso Robles and the Santa Ynez Valley
- Itinerary
- 2-3 Days
- Distance
- 363 miles
The Big Sur Classic
Central Coast
Where the Mountains Meet the Pacific
- Itinerary
- 3 Days
- Distance
- 210 miles
LA Canyons & Coast
Los Angeles
From the San Gabriels to the Pacific
- Itinerary
- 1 Day
- Distance
- 101 miles
The Sierra Passes
Sierra Nevada
Over the Top of California
- Itinerary
- 3-4 Days
- Distance
- 262 miles
San Diego Highlands
San Diego
From Sea Level to the Stars
- Itinerary
- 1-2 Days
- Distance
- 137 miles
NorCal Redwoods & Lost Coast
Northern California
Through the Tallest Trees on Earth
- Itinerary
- 3 Days
- Distance
- 356 miles
Avenue of the Giants
Northern California
Thirty-One Miles Through the Ancient World
- Itinerary
- 1 Day
- Distance
- 31 miles
Bay Area Skyline
Bay Area
The Ridge Above Silicon Valley
- Itinerary
- 1 Day
- Distance
- 119 miles
Napa & Sonoma Grand Tour
Wine Country
Wine, Curves & the Good Life
- Itinerary
- 2-3 Days
- Distance
- 156 miles
Laguna Beach & Orange County Coast
Southern California
Four coastal stages from Crystal Cove to Dana Point, with Laguna at walking pace.
- Itinerary
- 1-2 Days
- Distance
- 15 miles
Monterey & 17-Mile Drive
Central Coast
Cypress forest, granite coast and four verified stages around the Monterey Peninsula.
- Itinerary
- 2 Days
- Distance
- 49 miles
Paso Robles Wine Country
Central Coast
Four verified stages through Paso Robles, Adelaida, Templeton and San Luis Obispo.
- Itinerary
- 2 Days
- Distance
- 93 miles
Santa Barbara Coast
Central Coast
Mission architecture, mountain crossings and the Pacific across four measured stages.
- Itinerary
- 2 Days
- Distance
- 99 miles
North Carolina
Virginia
Mountain West
Beartooth & Yellowstone
Montana / Wyoming
The Most Beautiful Drive in America
- Itinerary
- 4 to 5 Days
- Distance
- 547 miles
Utah Red Rock Grand Tour
Utah
Through the Most Otherworldly Terrain on Earth
- Itinerary
- 4 to 5 Days
- Distance
- 298 miles
Colorado High Country
Colorado
The San Juan Skyway & Million Dollar Highway
- Itinerary
- 4 Days
- Distance
- 254 miles
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Montana
America's Most Spectacular Mountain Road
- Itinerary
- 3 Days
- Distance
- 190 miles
Tennessee
New Hampshire
Florida
Texas
Pacific Northwest
The places that make the journey.
Stays, tables and time off the road. Explore the Journal's guides from the United States as you plan the drive.
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