Only 3 California scenic fall drives make national best list. What did Florida company miss?

Jacqueline Pinedo
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California is internationally recognized for its perpetual Hollywood summer — sunny skies and palm trees — but those of us who actually live here know the state’s rolling hills of red, orange and yellow are hard to beat.

Despite the on-again-off-again heat that has been rolling through October, fall is in full swing.

Gunther Volkswagen Coconut Creek in Florida recently surveyed 3,000 drivers on the best scenic drives in the United States to witness fall foliage this year. Only three California drives made the list.

We think they missed a few.

Read the list below, then fill out the form or email servicejournalists@sacbee.com with your nomination for the best scenic fall drives in Northern California:

California’s best autumn foliage drives

Below are the best drives in California and the ranking they received on the Gunther VW Coconut Creek survey:

11. Sonoma-Mendocino Coast Scenic Drive

Nestled between Cloverdale and Navarro Beach you’ll find Highway 128, which connects Sacramento to Mendocino County. On the drive, you’ll see vineyards, rustic barns and the Navarro River, according to the Mendocino tourist website.

15. Avenue of the Giants

This 31-mile drive takes you through a redwood forest. The drive is a mostly flat road, with some small curves, according to the Humboldt County website.

93. Pacific Coast Highway

Highway 1 is 600 miles long and takes travelers on a drive along California’s scenic coast, according to the Visit USA website. On the drive you’ll see surfing cities, local wineries, and of course scenic views.