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California's most dramatic coastal drive. From Carmel-by-the-Sea, follow Highway 1 south past Point Lobos, over Bixby Creek Bridge — no stopping or parking at the bridge (county ban in effect through mid-2027; expect one-way signal delays at Rocky Creek) — to the Hurricane Point overlook and on into the Santa Lucia Mountains, ending with a sunset drink at Nepenthe. Drive it kindly: years of dangerous roadside parking at Bixby are why the ban exists, and CHP and local agencies patrol this corridor hard during Car Week. Check Caltrans before departing — this stretch sees frequent storm and slide closures.

The classic toll-road loop through Del Monte Forest — Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach and back, past the Lone Cypress and some of the world's most famous golf links. No motorcycles; toll refunded with $35+ spend at a Pebble Beach restaurant.

An inland loop up Carmel Valley Road (G16) through oak-studded ranchland to Carmel Valley Village's tasting rooms and galleries, with an optional detour up the Laureles Grade switchbacks for a Monterey Bay overlook on the way back.

A history loop through Monterey and Salinas tracing John Steinbeck's California — Cannery Row's sardine-era waterfront, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the National Steinbeck Center in his hometown of Salinas.

Start with coffee and a car meet, then head to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for track action, finishing at a hilltop viewpoint over the famous Corkscrew turn.

The air-cooled scene on one map — Canepa's vintage Porsche world and every cars & coffee that welcomes the flat-six crowd. Share: carsandcoast.com/map/?tribe=aircooled

North around the bay on Highway 1 — Moss Landing's harbor and sea otters, Santa Cruz's wharf and boardwalk, then Natural Bridges for tide pools and a monarch grove.

American muscle meets and dealers around Monterey Bay. Share: carsandcoast.com/map/?tribe=muscle

Big Sur backcountry and overland-friendly stops along the coast. Share: carsandcoast.com/map/?tribe=overland

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and the historic-racing corner of the map. Share: carsandcoast.com/map/?tribe=vintage-racing

Japanese domestic market builds and the Monterey Peninsula meets that welcome them. Share: carsandcoast.com/map/?tribe=jdm