Pacific Coast Highway and Tuna Canyon Road

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This trip will not be complete without taking this A5 Cabrio to Pacific Coast Highway. So, we head west towards Santa Monica Pier, where the historic Route 66 officially ends. The colorfully lit Ferris wheel welcomes visitors from far away. It offers a variety of entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences. Street performers and decorative vendor carts keep visitors engaged as they stroll the plank. For fitness addicts, Muscle Beach, south of the pier, offers abundant choices of outdoor workout equipments. Judging from noises we hear from the direction of the pier, it is definitely a very festive place.

Heading north on Pacific Coast Highway, the view of vast Pacific Ocean fills our windshield as we see Santa Monica Pier disappearing from our rear view mirror. A few brave surfers are seen far from the beach floating and waiting for adrenaline rush. The paddle shifters on the steering wheel allow us to maintain our firm grip on the steering wheel during gear shifts. This feature comes handy when we reach Tuna Canyon Road off Pacific Coast Highway.

This narrow road is probably the best road to enjoy a sport car in Santa Monica Mountains region. It is secluded and residential traffic is absent. It features mostly sharp turns, zigzags, hairpins, and very few and short straight stretches. Turns after turns come at us in crescendo. No time for us to look at speedometer. At lower elevation, the lush vegetation creates canopies. As we go higher, the sight of sheer cliffs reminds us to watch our speed. To top off our exhilarating drive, the turbo blow off valve and the sporty tuned exhaust resonator produce a very addictive soundtrack when the car is driven spiritedly on this hilly extremely twisty road; perfecting the enjoyment of driving...@driving-vacation

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Driving in Beverly Hills, California
Pacific Coast Highway and Tuna Canyon Road

Driving in Beverly Hills, California
Pacific Coast Highway and Tuna Canyon Road