Welcome to new members Olaore and Sarah!

This is a space for people who love exploring California and the Southwest by road — scenic routes, small towns, desert highways, and coastal drives. 👉 Start here: 1. Introduce yourself (where you’re from + dream road trip) 2. Check the Route Guides 3. Ask your first question in Ask the Road Trip Crew No gatekeeping. No dumb questions. Just better trips.

Exciting news for anyone wanting to drive up Highway 1 to Big Sur. After being closed for 3 long years, the stretch of Highway 1 from Cambria and Carmel to Big Sur is finally open after major repairs had to be done. No more 5-6 hour detours! Does the opening of Hwy 1 make you want to drive up to see Big Sur and all of its glory?

its little late, but I wanted to wish a happy new year to everyone!