Vineyard Canyon Road – A beautiful scenic drive near Paso Robles
Vineyard Canyon Road – From San Miguel to Parkfield, this scenic drive is like a step back to earlier times. Beautiful scenery, lovely vistas and lots of wildlife.
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San Marcos Pass Road – Highway 154 – a scenic backroad
San Marcos Pass Road – Highway 154 is a scenic backroad drive from Santa Barbara to Los Olivos
Parkfield Coalinga Road – A rustic back road drive over the mountains
Parkfield Coalinga Road – Photos and info on this scenic backroad drive through fields of wildflowers and interesting geology
The Highway 46 scenic drive – from Paso Robles to the coast – great sunset drive
The Highway 46 scenic drive, from the 101 to Highway 1 is one of the prettiest drives in California and an easy one as well – great place for a sunset
How to Drive Backroads – Enjoy the scenery, have fun and be safe
How to drive backroads – driving rural or back roads requires slightly different driving strategies. These tips will help you be safe and enjoy the drive.
The El Camino Real Bells – Marking the California Mission Trail
The El Camino Real Bells – Since 1906 the bells have marked the route of the mission trail. Back then they were the only signs on the primitive highway. Full history and photos.
The El Camino Real in California – the chain linking the missions together
The El Camino Real began as an humble footpath leading from one mission to another. Today it nearly spans the length of California.
Cholame Valley Road – wildlife, wildflowers and cattle on the way to Parkfield
Cholame Valley Road – Not as desolate as it seems if you know where to look and when
Carmel California – A village in a forest overlooking a white sand beach
Carmel California There are many things which make Carmel California a unique and enjoyable place to visit: history8; great food and wine; the arts; charming lodging; pet-friendly facilities and of…
Central California Beach Cities
A listing of central California beach cities, from the posh elegance of Carmel by the Sea, to the relaxed cowboy seaside town of Cayucos, you’re sure to find something here that invites.