Calif. west bound from I-5 to 101
Hi all. We're considering a spring trip to northern Calif. after spending a couple of days at Disneyland. I would like to get some opinions about the best way to get from the 5 to the 101. I've loo...
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If you are leaving Anaheim on a Sunday morning, and you want the scenic 101 rather than the dull 5 (good choice!), I would leave as early as possible -- definitely by 9 am, and 7 am is better. Take the 5 to the 134 to the 101. Traffic is generally fine till 10 am. on a weekend. On a weekday, the traffic gets bad around 6 am, and sometimes earlier. I am not kidding.
On the 101 north, the Conejo Grade from Thousand Oaks to Camarillo is pretty steep, but no big deal if you use a low gear.
Taking the 5 to the 126 and then over to Ventura is considerably longer, I think.
If the weather is very warm, you may hit some traffic north of Ventura through Santa Barbara. But usually the spring is cool and cloudy, so beach traffic should not be a problem.
If we have had any rain at all, the countryside from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles is just great at that time of year -- green rolling hills, vineyards, some ocean views here and there.
On the 101 north, the Conejo Grade from Thousand Oaks to Camarillo is pretty steep, but no big deal if you use a low gear.
Taking the 5 to the 126 and then over to Ventura is considerably longer, I think.
If the weather is very warm, you may hit some traffic north of Ventura through Santa Barbara. But usually the spring is cool and cloudy, so beach traffic should not be a problem.
If we have had any rain at all, the countryside from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles is just great at that time of year -- green rolling hills, vineyards, some ocean views here and there.
