{"id":5592,"date":"2021-03-26T08:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=5592"},"modified":"2022-12-23T23:40:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T23:40:14","slug":"top-5-motorcycle-road-trips-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/top-5-motorcycle-road-trips-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Motorcycle Road Trips in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There\u2019s nothing like the freedom of the open road. When you\u2019re on your bike, the sun is shining, and the landscape unravels before you; anything seems possible. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to experience this liberty in California. The state is renowned for having some great road trips for bikers to enjoy. Once you prep your motorcycle for the road<\/a>, here are five great trips you can go on to experience an adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Would this list really be worth anything if we didn\u2019t lead with the most famous California road trip? Pacific Coast Highway 1 is one of the most unforgettable road trips<\/a> for cars and motorcycles alike. Nothing can beat zooming along the coast with the ocean on one side and jutting cliffs on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The whole route is about 655 miles, but it\u2019s easy to separate it into smaller chunks. If you plan on doing the whole stretch, you\u2019ll probably want to set aside 10 days<\/a> so you\u2019ll have plenty of time to make pitstops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t have that much time on your hands? You can make a shorter trek to some of the road\u2019s biggest attractions. One popular route is from Big Sur to San Francisco. Another is from Dana Point to Long Beach to Malibu. You can also hit up Venture, Bixby Creek Bridge, and Santa Cruz. Whatever route you end up choosing, you\u2019ll enjoy pristine views of the water, mountains, and more the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another thing California is famous for is its iconic redwood trees. You\u2019ll get up close and personal with them on this motorcycle journey through Jackson State Forest. We recommend starting in Leggett at the intersection of Highways 101 and 1. Then, take Highway 1 west away from Leggett and down along the coast. If you\u2019re making the full Pacific Coast Highway trip, there will be some overlap here, but don\u2019t worry because this ride is all about the forested parts of California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After enjoying your ocean views, you\u2019ll turn onto Highway 20 and head into Jackson State Forest. This is where the true fun begins, as the giant redwoods will shade you from the resilient California sun. Their shadows will keep you cool even if you\u2019re riding on a hot day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you hit 101, you\u2019ll head north all the way back to Leggett. The total loop is only 123 miles, so it\u2019s definitely doable as an enjoyable day trip \u2014 but feel free to take longer if you\u2019d like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further south in California is Joshua Tree National Park, an area known for its arid desert and rugged rock formations. Riding through here is like heading to a different planet. You have a few choices for where you want to ride here. You can take State Route 62, I-10, and State Route 177 around the outskirts of the park for a tour of the landscape. The total loop is about 195 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, for real fun, we recommend heading into the park. Doing so will give you more vantage points for some of the area\u2019s most coveted landmarks, including Skull Rock, Keys View, and Barker Dam. Due to this, enter the park at the entrance along State Route 62. Then, head south through the park, following the main road. Signs should guide you in the right direction, so it\u2019s hard to make a wrong turn. You\u2019ll exit the park on I-10. This isn\u2019t a loop, but the one-way drive is only 101.6 miles<\/a>, so it\u2019s easy to turn back and head to the start if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Pacific Coast Highway 1<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. The Redwood Loop<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Joshua Tree National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Death Valley National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n