The Driveway Journal

Pacific Coast Highway

Road with palm trees with Los Angeles in the background.

Local drives

Five LA drives worth a full tank

From Pacific Coast Highway to Mount Baldy, five Southern California roads that reward a half-day out, with notes on timing, charging and what to drive.

August 30, 2026

Cars on Driveway

Featured cars from Los Angeles dealers

Blue Kia Telluride, front three-quarter view

NewSpecial offer

2026 Kia Telluride

SX X-Line AWD

$49,825

Fair price

Est. $844/mo

11 miles
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic

Verdugo Family AutoGlendale, CA11 days

Yellow Chevrolet Corvette, front three-quarter view

NewHot

2026 Chevrolet Corvette

Z06 3LZ

$134,990

Good deal

Est. $2,285/mo

7 miles
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Dual-clutch

Arroyo Classic & PerformancePasadena, CA11 days

Green Land Rover Defender, front three-quarter view

New

2026 Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic SE P400

$76,995