🌊 West Coast

Explore stunning scenic drives across California and Hawaii — from Pacific Coast cliffs and Big Sur to tropical highways through lava fields and rainforests in the islands.

 

From the winding cliffside curves of California’s Pacific Coast Highway to the lush, lava-lined roads of Hawaii, the West Coast / Hawaii region offers some of the most scenic and iconic drives in the United States. This category focuses on two distinct landscapes united by their beauty and coastal allure—sun-drenched California and the tropical islands of Hawaii.

In California, road trips become legendary. Cruise through Big Sur with the ocean crashing below, explore the sun-baked freeways of Los Angeles, or ascend into the Sierra Nevada along Highway 395. From palm-lined boulevards to foggy coastal passes, every route in the Golden State offers a chance to experience a different piece of the California dream.

Over in Hawaii, the driving experience transforms into something even more intimate. Roads here hug volcanic craters, dive through rainforests, and reveal hidden beaches at nearly every turn. The Hana Highway in Maui and Saddle Road on the Big Island are just the beginning. Whether you’re navigating the city streets of Honolulu or exploring rural island roads, Hawaii invites you to slow down and embrace the spirit of aloha—one mile at a time.

🌊 California and Hawaii

Explore 🌊 West Coast

Interstate 5: Los Angeles – California

Interstate 5: Los Angeles – California

Take a quick trip along Interstate 5 through East Los Angeles, following a 1.5-mile segment conjoined with Interstate 10. Explore the history, infrastructure, and urban character of this dense, high-traffic corridor just southeast of downtown LA.

Interstate 15: Barstow to Nevada – California

Interstate 15: Barstow to Nevada – California

Take a drive through California’s Mojave Desert on Interstate 15 from Barstow to the Nevada state line. Explore iconic landmarks like Zzyzx Road, Baker’s towering thermometer, and the solar fields of Ivanpah on this 117-mile desert journey toward Las Vegas.

Interstate 15: San Bernardino to Barstow – California

Interstate 15: San Bernardino to Barstow – California

Take a scenic drive from San Bernardino to Barstow along California’s I-15. Climb the Cajon Pass, cruise through the Victor Valley, and enter the Mojave Desert on this 53-mile high desert journey through history, logistics, and classic California landscapes.

Interstate 215: San Bernardino – California

Interstate 215: San Bernardino – California

Take a short but significant drive along Interstate 215 in San Bernardino, California, from CA-210 to I-15. This 8-mile stretch links university hubs and residential neighborhoods with major regional highways, offering a quick look at Inland Empire life.

Route 66 Final Mile: Santa Monica California

Route 66 Final Mile: Santa Monica California

Follow the final mile of Route 66 to its symbolic end on the Santa Monica Pier. This short scenic drive along Colorado Avenue marks the iconic conclusion of America’s most historic highway.

Interstate 10: Santa Monica to San Bernardino – California

Interstate 10: Santa Monica to San Bernardino – California

Cruise through the heart of Southern California on Interstate 10 from Santa Monica to San Bernardino. This 71-mile route showcases L.A.’s iconic interchanges, bustling neighborhoods, and Inland Empire sprawl—all from the driver’s seat.

Interstate 40: Barstow – California

Interstate 40: Barstow – California

Take a short ride along the first mile of Interstate 40 eastbound in Barstow, California—where this legendary coast-to-coast route begins its journey through the Mojave Desert.

Interstate 10: Los Angeles to Santa Monica – California

Interstate 10: Los Angeles to Santa Monica – California

Cruise west on Interstate 10 from Downtown Los Angeles to the Santa Monica Pier in this iconic 13-mile drive across LA’s diverse neighborhoods. Follow I-10 to its western terminus at California Highway 1, just steps from the Pacific Ocean.