Bucket List Drives

hoppy6698 · 07-18-2015, 05:37 PM

So, this fall I am planning on driving the PCH while I am stationed on the west coast. I had a few questions and thought others here may be able to assist.

First, I considering whether to do this North to South (since I am leaving from Seattle), or South to North (which may give me, the driver, the better view). Anyone know which side is better to view and drive on?

Second, its not the furthest I have driven, but was wondering if anyone else wants to convoy sections or the entire drive with as well? I'm looking at late August, early September.

Lastly, what else are 'must see' stops along the way or best view points for photo ops? Any local meets I should know stop by? I plan on going as far south as the Snake and the Rock, north of LA.

bmw1racer · 07-18-2015, 05:47 PM

I'd definitely say Pebble Beach and the 17-Mile Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17-Mile_Drive

GOLFFRR · 07-18-2015, 05:50 PM

Pch is awesome but can't hold a candle to north hwy 1 from San Luis obispo to Monterey. That drive will take anyone's breath away

kprocivic · 07-18-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Pch is awesome but can't hold a candle to north hwy 1 from San Luis obispo to Monterey. That drive will take anyone's breath away

If that's the big sur way I second that. I rented a 458 a had a blast up there.

hoppy6698 · 07-18-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Pch is awesome but can't hold a candle to north hwy 1 from San Luis obispo to Monterey. That drive will take anyone's breath away

Guess I should clarify - I plan to drive Hwy 1 from Portland down through CA the entire way, not just the more famous section of PCH

Thanks for the note on the 17 mile drive (detour) and Pebble beach, as well as Big sur! Will have to drive through there as well!

JustinGTP · 07-18-2015, 06:34 PM

PCH is amazing. Did it from San Fran to LA in a convertible, of course.

GOLFFRR · 07-19-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Guess I should clarify - I plan to drive Hwy 1 from Portland down through CA the entire way, not just the more famous section of PCH

Thanks for the note on the 17 mile drive (detour) and Pebble beach, as well as Big sur! Will have to drive through there as well!

ok perfect! Then you will be good to go! such a epic drive you are going to love it! Take lots of pics

AW335TT · 07-19-2015, 01:21 PM

I've done it a few times from SF to LA, really nice views. Oddly, I've never done it from LA to SF, it's always been on the way back to LA, so I'm not sure which way gives you better views. North to South puts you on the correct side of the street, so you can easily pull over, for some pics.

SaMaster14 · 07-19-2015, 02:53 PM

I might do the drive in August myself. I'm just contemplating on whether to take the M3 (driving pleasure, great sound) ... or our SL550 (top down, still fast... but very GT car and not 'fun' to drive) haha.

I'm going to steal some of these driving/route suggestions

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hoppy6698 Captain 129 Rep 765 Posts Drives: M235i, Estoril Blue on Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hampton, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Bucket List Drives - PCH So, this fall I am planning on driving the PCH while I am stationed on the west coast. I had a few questions and thought others here may be able to assist. First, I considering whether to do this North to South (since I am leaving from Seattle), or South to North (which may give me, the driver, the better view). Anyone know which side is better to view and drive on? Second, its not the furthest I have driven, but was wondering if anyone else wants to convoy sections or the entire drive with as well? I'm looking at late August, early September. Lastly, what else are 'must see' stops along the way or best view points for photo ops? Any local meets I should know stop by? I plan on going as far south as the Snake and the Rock, north of LA. __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." MLK Jr.
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JustinGTP Captain 60 Rep 602 Posts Drives: '13 MINI Paceman JCW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	PCH is amazing. Did it from San Fran to LA in a convertible, of course. __________________ '09 LCI 335i E90 in BSM over Oyster Dakota Leather, Manual, Sport, Navigation, Individual Audiophile, Executive, Active Steering, JB4 + MHD BEF, 335is Exhaust w/AWE Tuning Tips, AFE DCI, Euro Tails/Fog Light Switch, various painted and other OEM + mods, 19" M5 reps summer '13 MINI Cooper S Paceman JCW R61in Light White & Black Roof/Mirror Caps/Sport Stripes, Loaded + Rare
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AW335TT Major 617 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	I've done it a few times from SF to LA, really nice views. Oddly, I've never done it from LA to SF, it's always been on the way back to LA, so I'm not sure which way gives you better views. North to South puts you on the correct side of the street, so you can easily pull over, for some pics. __________________
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