Palms to Pines Scenic Byway

A really fun and scenic drive with changing terrain, some switchbacks, and beautiful viewpoints to stop at. It’s a scenic way to go between the Coachella Valley and Temecula wine country!

If you are a fan of driving scenic drives then this one is for you. Just make sure if you have passengers, they take their Dramamine/ gravil pills or do not go on an empty stomach. lol. Many switchbacks. Also great places to hike and explore off the road. Lots of vista-view areas for amazing photo ops of the Palm Springs to Coachella area and desert valley.

The scenery is stunning, the road is twisty and turny in the best way, but look out for impatient drivers who aren’t there for the views! Plenty of pullouts though so you can get out of their way

An easy drive from one ecosystem to another. Good views over the Coachella Valley at one point, and various places to stop and take in scenery or go for hikes. Idyllwild is a neat place to get lunch.

My second time driving this loop. It was just as impressive as the first and well worth doing again. Lots of hikes and great views.

One of the best experiences in the palm Springs area. But bring a jacket as it gets very cold on the top.

Please do not take this route unless you are experienced with extreme grades, blind turns, how to use turnouts and have a vehicle/experience handling potential snow and icy road conditions. Saving a few minutes is not worth yours or others safety. Inexperienced people have died and killed others not knowing how to drive this beautiful highway.

Nice scenic drive. Bring your own beverages. There are no places to stop until the reservation.