When I did it I drove the whole thing in one shot, starting in Pacifica. Big Sur is really spectacular. The second pic I took was from Pigeon Point lighthouse, about 2 hours south of SF. It was really worth it and we spent about 30 minutes here just walking around taking pics. I didn't do Hearst Castle or any of the tourist stops, it was more about the drive itself. In retorspect, I really enjoyed driving through the farmland areas past Pismo Beach (strawberry, artichoke fields). It was a side of California I've never seen before. There are pull-off spots all along the road most of the way and almost all are worth stopping to take pics at. It's just an awe-inspiring road in general, especially in a convertible. I want to do it in an S2000 when I get another one.

I've done PCH from LA to San Diego as well, which is a bit of a different animal, but still very worth while.

 

I can imagine the desert driving is rough in June. I did it in early May when it was just starting to get hot. Beautiful scenery though.

 

That sounds awesome. I have a friend living in Amsterdam who loves it so far. Hit up some of those mountain roads if you can.

 

either go up north from LA or go down south from SF.

my recommendation would be (from LA):

- get on PCH at the end of 10 freeway at Santa Monica, go north.
- stop by Pepperdine, my alma mater
- stop by Zuma Beach (right after you pass Kanan Road), check out the beach, turn around just a bit.
- go north on Kanan, enjoy the winding road bit, jump on 101N at Agoura Hills
- connect back to HWY 1 at San Luis Obispo, go towards Hearst Castle
- do the coast drive
- connect to 17N at santa cruz - enjoy the winding road, connect back to the 101.

or you can keep going on HWY1 to your heart's desire, but by this point i've just about had enough beach. a stop over monterey and do the aquarium is a good idea as well.

i used to the above trip 2 ~ 3 times a year growing up in LA

 

Awesome! I applied to Pepperdine Law and part of my trip a few years ago was visiting the campus (I didn't get in ). In addition, if anyone does the PCH through Malibu, stop by Duke's for lunch.

 

Oklahoma city-> Denver -> NW of Aspen rock Climbing -> Colo SPrings -> Houston/Galveston -> Back to OKC

Total of a month.

I had a great time. Not one hotel. Slept under the stars, rock climbed, hiked, bathed in creeks (until texas, at friends' houses), partied all night.

all in a 1988 lincoln town car too hah (this was in 06')

Still love that car haha.

 

[QUOTE=gosixers215,May 1 2009, 08:57 PM]Two quick pics of the Highway 1 drive.

 

Las Vegas - Indianapolis ~2,000 miles.

27 1/2 hours.

Flew out to Vegas to pick up a MINT 97 Integra Type R and drove it straight back the same day. I thought I was going to die at the time, but looking back now it was the best trip I've taken.

 

when i was stationed in germany me and a buddy got a weekend pass , we drove from ramstein afb to frankfurt, it wasn't very far but the country was definitely beautiful

 

I've never on a really long road trip but this thread makes me feel like I should..