Although you could easily spend multiple weeks, even months, cruising around Los Angeles, you might consider getting out of the ever bustling ‘City of Angels’ to get a better understanding of what Southern California is all about. Whether you’re traveling by car, public transport or private charter, there’s plenty of adventures to go on!

California is without a doubt the best US state for road trips! Enigmatic sites like Yosemite, Big Sur and Death Valley are not only best discovered by car, they are almost impossible to reach by public transport, which is why most people prefer to explore California with their own rental car. Check out our pro-guide on how to get around California, totally hassle-free.

What's a better way to see California and it’s wonderful surroundings if not driving up the coast on a road trip with your friends and family? Known for the most scenic drives in the world, snaking along the California coast past rocky shoreline, miles of farmland, and dozens of picture-perfect towns.