Love it! Several years ago (1995) my company was holding their trade show (Rockwell Automation's "Automation Fair.") I'd never ridden in California, but thought 'what an opportunity!' So, I packed my leathers, boots, helmet, tent and sleeping bag in a duffel bag, pre-arranged a BMW rental thru Dubbelju in San Francisco, and, when the show was over, headed toward the lovely mountain roads of California for 3-4 days. Julian holds fond memories. I was riding a rental R100R Mystic, which was a perfect bike for me. I don't recall exactly where it was, but I tent camped in a redwood forest maybe 60-70 miles south of San Francisco. Beautiful!
I left PCH somewhere near San Luis Obispo and into the Cleveland National Forest, riding to Ventura.
Sorry ..... I'm rambling. But just thinking about the lovely roads and wonderful weather, I can't say enough good things about the state of CA and great riding roads.
EDIT: I was able to combine work and vacation days for more CA rides. I repeated the 1995 ride again in 1997. In 1999, I had the opportunity to spend 4-5 days riding from S Diego into the mountains to Barstow, then into Death Valley for a few more days.
I definitely love the state of California.
Vstevens ..... thanks for the reminder of some really nice rides!