Road Trips

From Route 66 to California's Highway 1, discover the best road trips in the West. Get road trip ideas, plan your route, and learn about road trip essentials to make your journey as epic as the destinations along the way.

Get the most out of your next road trip with these steps.

Reduce the impact and cost of your summer getaway.

The ultimate road trip prize? A stunning cascade. Here’s where to find them.

On your way to the snow, detour for wine, gold, and giant sequoias.

Pull over for the best eats along California's Central Coast.

Find forgotten forests and friendly restaurants in California’s Humboldt County.

Where do readers like to go on road trips? Read about great destinations with fun stops in the West.

The cool season is the time to visit two East Bay high points—Diablo and Danville.

Visit unique stops along Route 66 where more than tourists get their kicks.

Travel in picturesque serenity from Cloverdale to Albion through a tree-lined “tunnel to the sea.”

The spirit of Route 66 is still alive and kicking, if you know where to look for it.

Cruise north of San Francisco for a glimpse of a more rugged California.