Audi Mulholland drive 2-27-10

Who is going?

Initially, we meander along the Mulholland Highway (circa 1925) through the Santa Monica Mountains but Clinton’s route diverts us onto several remote and technical by-ways with breath-taking, scenic vistas overlooking the Pacific Ocean… even to Channel Islands (depending on visibility). Included is the mighty Yerba Buena leg considered one of the best technical drives in Southern California. Along this remote, very tight, 12 mile menagerie of 188 successive turns, most fauna is endangered.

Automakers frequently make use Yerba Buena to shoot television commercials.

The drive includes Latigo Canyon Road, the quintessential canyon road with 166 turns, going inland from the beach. Despite it's degree of technicality, it's much easier to drive than the Yerba Buena.

Turning South just this side of Ventura Co. line, you’ll enjoy the grandeur of Pacific Coast Highway two times before the final turn inland to climb to our casual lunch spot [tentatively Froggy’s] where you can recount today’s Audi experiences.

IMPORTANT: Passengers AND drivers susceptible to motion sickness are strongly advised to take Dramamine or equivalent.

MEET/TIMETABLE: *Village Coffee Roasters, 23351 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. Arrive/ Sign-in 8:30 –9:00 am. Mandatory driver’s briefing 9:05 am. First group out 9:15 followed by 2nd group. We will try to stay on this schedule.

*101 Fwy Exit 29, Mulholland Drive/Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills CA. Observe all roadway markings to ensure LEGAL left turn into shopping center… Heavy Police enforcement… You may make LEGAL U-turn in 0.5 mile @ Deseret Drive

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