Central California Coast (CenCal): Road Trippin' through the Valleys and along the Coast
Last Updated: August 7, 2025
This is hard. If you've driven through California on I-5, you know it doesn't smell pretty, but it's fast, and you can see California's farmlands.
If you take US-101, it is longer, but you get to ride along the coastline and possibly detour to Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country and seaside towns like Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Santa Cruz. Take your time and let the ocean breeze smack you a little bit.
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Things To Do in Central California Coast
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