By More Than Just Parks

5 GREATEST ROAD TRIPS IN CALIFORNIA  

5 GREATEST ROAD TRIPS IN CALIFORNIA  

NATIONAL PARK ROAD TRIP

(THAT AREN'T BIG SUR)

WHO'S CAR WE GONNA TAKE?

Yeah, WE KNOW BIG SUR AND the Pch are epic. But there's so much more to explore!

BEYOND BIG SUR

LOST COAST SCENIC BYWAY

The Lost Coast of Northern California stays somewhat lost, yet surprisingly easy to find. It's filled with everything that makes Cali great: rolling hills, dense forests, coastal views, and small towns brimming with unique charm. 

gold rush trail/golden chain highway

While all California road trips are gems, this one is pure gold. Take Highway 49 through the ghost Gold Rush towns, including Coloma, where it all started.

lake tahoe loop

The Lake Tahoe shoreline has been called “The Most Beautiful Drive in America.” Need we say more? Emerald Cove is EPIC.

VOLCANIC LEGACY BYWAY

The Volcanic Legacy Byway weaves through ancient volcano fields and past Burney Falls, which President Teddy Roosevelt called the "8th Wonder of the World." Mt. Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park are on the path.

wine to waves scenic byway

One of the best scenic drives in Napa Valley also takes you through Sonoma, Yolo, and Mendocino Counties, giving you a beach experience plus 121 wineries along the way.

"on a dark desert highway..."

We still have more desert drives, including the famous Route 66 Mother Road and national park scenic drives in Joshua Tree & Death Valley. Let's keep going!