Getting Around · Our pick in California
Driving in California
Check Caltrans before you go
About Driving in California
California’s highways are long and the scenery is the point. Before you drive Highway 1 through Big Sur or the Sierra passes to Lake Tahoe or Yosemite, check Caltrans road information for closures and chain controls (roads.dot.ca.gov, 1-800-427-7623).
Why it's on our list
- Caltrans: 1-800-427-7623
- Chain controls in winter
- Big Sur closures
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Driving in California before you go.