Looking for a great drive in SoCal

dgbuilder · 07-15-2010, 03:49 PM

I am coming to LA and Santa Barbara in early august and looking for some great roads to drive. I will be driving from LA to SB for the weekend and then back to LA to spend a few more days. Figured I would find more than a few good ideas here...

Thanks in advance! DG.

VMRWheels · 07-15-2010, 04:34 PM

Glendora Mountain Road, known as GMR is a great scenic drive during the day. If you wanted to go more down South, Ortega Highway is also a amazing place.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Bimmer335i · 07-15-2010, 04:46 PM

Or Hwy 246, up in central cali, solvang, lompoc area...

neoduffer · 07-16-2010, 02:19 AM

Santa Monica Mountains on Decker Canyon, Mulholland, Latigo Canyon. Check out LateralG.com for good write ups and maps.

Bimmer Nerd · 07-16-2010, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by neoduffer

Santa Monica Mountains on Decker Canyon, Mulholland, Latigo Canyon. Check out LateralG.com for good write ups and maps.

+1 lateralg.com will give you a great idea of where to go.

From least to most difficult that i'd recommend.

Stunt rd
Las virgines
piuma rd
Tuna canyon

Mullholland hw is a pretty good drive if you go towards the snake road. Have fun & stay safe.

dgbuilder · 07-16-2010, 10:22 AM

Charles, Bimmer3351, neoduffer, Bimmer Nerd you guys rock! Great suggestions - keep 'em coming! Thanks. DG.

E92-Lighting · 07-16-2010, 10:42 AM

Highway 1

elim11 · 07-16-2010, 11:13 AM

+2 Lateralg.com

chinux · 07-16-2010, 12:14 PM

+2 on highway 1

Jerry1130 · 07-16-2010, 01:43 PM

Hwy 23/Decker Canyon that runs between Thousand Oaks and Malibu is fantastic. You should definitely hit it up when you are driving from LA to SB.

dgbuilder · 07-16-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry1130

Hwy 23/Decker Canyon that runs between Thousand Oaks and Malibu is fantastic. You should definitely hit it up when you are driving from LA to SB.

Heard about Decker from someone else. They called it "world class" so it is for sure on my list. Thx. DG.

Bimmer Nerd · 07-16-2010, 05:41 PM

Also, if you have time try latigo canyon, ohhh and i don't suggest you taking any passengers for this runs, they might get little carsick after 1-2 canyons.

dgbuilder · 07-17-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Nerd

Also, if you have time try latigo canyon, ohhh and i don't suggest you taking any passengers for this runs, they might get little carsick after 1-2 canyons.

I have done Latigo canyon in the past. No passengers, only followers...

Thx. DG

supahdave · 07-17-2010, 01:34 PM

PCH (Hwy 1) is a nice scenic drive. There are some spots to open her up,

SocalMike · 07-17-2010, 01:40 PM

Oretga Hwy From 5 to Lake Elsinore

rex5272 · 07-19-2010, 04:57 AM

No love for little tujunga canyon? i made 2 girls

driving on that road.

dgbuilder · 07-19-2010, 10:17 AM

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No love for little tujunga canyon? i made 2 girls

driving on that road.

Hope you scotchguarded your carpets!!!

Thx for the suggestion. I might have to try that one just because.
DG.

rex5272 · 07-19-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dgbuilder

Hope you scotchguarded your carpets!!!

Thx for the suggestion. I might have to try that one just because.
DG.

Nah i pulled over just before that happened, I even have it on video lol

You should try it, when i was driving up their i saw a caterham chasing a c63.

dgbuilder · 07-19-2010, 03:59 PM

Just read a review of it on pashnit.com - looks incredible.

Exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the tip! See you out there...

rex5272 · 07-19-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dgbuilder

Just read a review of it on pashnit.com - looks incredible.

Exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the tip! See you out there...

let us know how it goes

prophet6 · 07-23-2010, 12:43 PM

the 23, stunt road, and even sepulveda are all great places to drive

awei130 · 07-24-2010, 12:14 AM

definitely hit up glendora mountain road (gmr) / azusa canyons while you're here!

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neoduffer Fast In, Slow Out 40 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal, SGV iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Santa Monica Mountains on Decker Canyon, Mulholland, Latigo Canyon. Check out LateralG.com for good write ups and maps. __________________ : Ken
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dgbuilder Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Charles, Bimmer3351, neoduffer, Bimmer Nerd you guys rock! Great suggestions - keep 'em coming! Thanks. DG.
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Jerry1130 New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Irvine,CA iTrader: (0)	Hwy 23/Decker Canyon that runs between Thousand Oaks and Malibu is fantastic. You should definitely hit it up when you are driving from LA to SB.
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Bimmer Nerd Major General 519 Rep 7,789 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	Also, if you have time try latigo canyon, ohhh and i don't suggest you taking any passengers for this runs, they might get little carsick after 1-2 canyons.
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supahdave Lieutenant 24 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 09 AW 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (4)	PCH (Hwy 1) is a nice scenic drive. There are some spots to open her up,
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SocalMike Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 330 6spd/spts pbx/af scooped Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Juan Capistrano CA iTrader: (1)	Oretga Hwy From 5 to Lake Elsinore
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rex5272 Supreme ruler of all 52 Rep 1,082 Posts Drives: E92 335i AW Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (15)	No love for little tujunga canyon? i made 2 girls driving on that road. __________________ Previous: 07' 335i Coupe Alpine White/Coral Red - Sport/Navi/Premium/Logic7/Steptronic ACS Pedals.Custom K
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dgbuilder Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Just read a review of it on pashnit.com - looks incredible. Exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the tip! See you out there...
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prophet6 Private 4 Rep 82 Posts Drives: Platinum Bronze e92 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	the 23, stunt road, and even sepulveda are all great places to drive __________________
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awei130 Banned 209 Rep 2,492 Posts Drives: E46, E92, 987 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (19)	definitely hit up glendora mountain road (gmr) / azusa canyons while you're here!
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