11 Great Scenic Drives in California

California is full of amazing road trips and scenic drives that you explore throughout the state. I have spent the last eight years driving all over California and I wanted to share some of my favorite drives you could complete in one day in this list video.

Let me know what I left off in the comments!

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[mpower]

California is the most beautiful place on earth, period .

[petrosshaw]

Truck driver born in the South, driven through 42 states. California still the most beautiful state overall

[fosmith]

Hwy 33 between Ojai and Maricopa is a memorable stretch of road in CA.

[TheNewsstandMan]

I was fortunate to move to California from Europe 30 years ago. I have never regretted that decision. I have taken all these drives and then some. There are no favorites. Every part of the state is a color in the whole spectrum. There is nothing like it. God Bless.

[OscarLopez-dcsg]

HWY 395 is one of the most underrated drives in the state. It is my absolute favorite! Stunning scenery along the way.

[stephenparslow]

My wife and I live in the UK. We love the States, especially California. We have been lucky enough to have our holiday over 30 times in America. We were due to visit again in April, that was obviously cancelled and we have rebooked for October. We are going to San Francisco, Yosemite, Mammoth Lake, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, San Diego and then Los Angeles, we cant wait and love it so much. We both wanted to thank you for your videos that have kept us excited and enthralled during this lockdown. Hopefully we will be able to travel to your beautiful state in October and enjoy what you brilliantly put into picture.

[buggy]

I’m from ca but seeing it like this makes me emotional. So many memories and so many generations before me saw these same beautiful sites. long after I’m gone people will still be going on these same roads seeing this same beautiful state. Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Thanks for much for your beautiful footage you share with us

[LindaCasey]

.. I grew up here so of course have seen everything you mentioned (and more) .. choking up here from nostalgia. Deserts, mountains, oceans, ancient forests, State parks .. what DOESN'T California have? 💖

[ryanpriddy]

One of my favorites not mentioned on this list is the Pebble Beach 17 mile drive. That whole area is absolutely beautiful.

[Michael_Tran]

So much to do in California, love this state!

[toshibavoodoo]

DAMN IT!! JUST Spent an hour watching an 8 min video and google mapping my next few scenic drives!!! Back to work!!

[softballcheer]

I live in Crestline and feel included being mentioned on this list. What is crazy is that I drove on this highway everyday for 4 years just to go to school. You almost get to the point of forgetting the beauty. Still drive it daily. Thanks for reminding me of how cool my town is.

[itscourtney]

I love the drive along the 126 from Santa Clarita. We drive this all the time to get to Oxnard and Ventura. A gorgeous scenic view of the fields and orange groves. ❤️

[RobertJohnson-bjlk]

5:05 - I have never hiked to the top of Clouds Rest. Thank you for including footage of the views of Tenaya Canyon and Yosemite Valley from the other end. Beautiful.

[granolagrantie]

Can't forget about the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park! Those Giant Sequoia Trees are something else. So beautiful!

[giocastelocanada]

I've been twice in lake Tahoe, definitely my favorite place to visit every time I spend my vacation in US

[wildfoodietours]

Love scenic drives. Thank you for sharing. California definitely has it all!

[anitawarburton]

I went to California for my first time last year. We did two of the scenic drives on your list. Kings Canyon and the Big Sur portion of the coast Highway. California really is as beautiful as you hear. I now understand all of the "hype" it deservedly gets!
Can't wait to try the other nine on your list!
Thanks 😊

[shaynewhite]

I've done several of these and love them all!

[stephenparslow]

I’m amazed why four people would dislike this