Just drove up near Santa Barbara to California Highway Route 33 today, and I must say it was by far the best driving experience of my life.

http://www.lateralg.org/roads/sbarbara/2.htm

On Google Maps

I started heading north from Ojai at about 6pm, and drove all the way north and east to the 5 freeway. I threw on the score for the movie K-PAX and drove the best road I've ever been on. Over 50 miles of large and small curves, straights, elevation changes, two small tunnels, and lots of gorgeous scenery. I saw very little traffic, none of which was in front or behind me, and I did not see one police officer the whole time. The sun was setting, and it was all just perfect. Me and my RX8, basically going as fast as I wanted (usually up and down 3rd gear). Eventually the act of "driving" just faded into the background, and I just got lost in the experience.

I cannot recommend this road highly enough. I'll be going back very soon.

 

is the road gravel or tar ? ...ur pics shows its kinda ...

 

Try 58 from 101 to I5; you'll love that one too!

 

Legitttt!

 

Highway 33 is nothing but excellent paved road.
I'd like to try highway 58 as well, but it takes me over 2 hours just to get out there.

I tried Decker Canyon road aswell a few weeks ago (highway 23, from PCH), and found it to be too twisty. I did it north, then back south and was car sick by the end of it!

 

I found this random road out by El Cajon pass to this River where people boat and jet ski. The road was SO sick. Just a long drive for me

 

I ran 33 on my way to Port Hueneme last week. it was a pleasant suprise leaving the desolation around Maricopa. Totally georgious scenery and clean fast roads. I prefer the tighter twistiest though. Napa Valley is surrounded by some of the best.

 

Try 58

 

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