California has dozens of beautiful roads, but some deserve a full day while others work better as part of a larger itinerary. These 10 scenic drives are the ones most worth planning around.
Compare 10 realistic weekend getaways from Los Angeles, including Santa Barbara, Ojai, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Big Bear, Catalina and coastal alternatives with drive-time strategy.
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