Day 14

In order to complete the roughly 250 mile ride between Morro Bay and Santa Monica, LA you need to get up early, because there are some slow back roads and points of interest that guzzle up time. The Spanish Mission in San Luis Obispo, the Motorcycle Museum in Solvang, Solvang itself, the Steam Wharf in Santa Barbara, and the scenic detours around Malibu make a tight fit.


The fifth California Mission was founded in 1772. Depending on your level of interest, allocate 30-90 minutes to this stop.



We broke away from main stream traffic between San Luis Obispo and Solvang.



Rolling hills and nicely organized vinyards dominate the landscape towards Solvang.



You'd not expect a stop in Denmark on the way to Los Angeles.



If you wonder where the "danish" got it's name from, you'll find the answer here.



If there is anything, this is the one stop you cannot miss in Solvang.



There are more than ninety similar beauties in the museum.



This almost abandoned back road has seen better days, but the scenery is still gorgeous. The traffic or for the lack of it compensates for the cracks on the asphalt.



The Cold Springs Tavern is frequented by many LA riders on weekends.



Once you turn east from the seashore, you have a very good chance to find some great rides. The detours around Malibu might reward you for the early morning wake-up. If your timing however slips out of your hands, you might need to skip them to get to Santa Monica in time.


The picture album of the day: