{"id":33251,"date":"2022-01-15T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touristear.com\/?p=33251"},"modified":"2023-10-25T11:01:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T09:01:43","slug":"california-scenic-drives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touristear.com\/en\/california-scenic-drives\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Scenic Drives in California You Should Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

California is, undoubtedly, one of the best places in the world to hit the road. With such a varied array of landscapes on the menu, there\u2019s no better destination in the USA to cure your itch for the thrill of the open road<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re currently trying to decide which scenic road to take, chances are you\u2019re feeling a bit overwhelmed with the number of options available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Joshua Tree\u2019s desert<\/a><\/strong> allure to traversing the Sierra Nevada mountains, here\u2019s a quick rundown of the most scenic roads in California<\/strong> you\u2019ve got to drive at least once!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Highway 395 (Sierra Nevada Mountains)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a multi-day drive, Highway 395 is the perfect option for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fantastic road traverses the length of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, taking you all the way from Los Angeles<\/a><\/strong> to Lake Tahoe through small villages that will make you feel as though you\u2019ve been transported into old western California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stunning views galore are guaranteed every mile of the way, but aside from the beauty of the road itself, the magic of this road trip is the list of places along the way worth stopping at for a day or two. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Death Valley <\/strong><\/a>and Joshua Tree<\/a><\/strong>, two of the Sunshine State\u2019s most alluring national parks, are set nearby, making this road trip a perfect excuse to visit them both in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that isn\u2019t quite enough to convince you to buckle up and hit the road, Highway 395 also crosses paths with some of California\u2019s best-kept secrets, including Mono Lake, Devil\u2019s Postpile, Bristlecone Pine Forest, and an eerie ghost town called Bodie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n