I’ve been up and down the middle of California more times than I ever thought I would. From this experience, I choose to drive the 101 from San Francisco to Los Angeles whenever possible. Try it the next time you are making this journey, and let me know if you feel the same.

I’ve driven between the Bay Area and Southern California many times. But this year has seen me doing the drive more than ever. There has never been any doubt that the fastest way to drive from SF to LA is I-5

In spring, people from all around the United States head to Phoenix for Major League Baseball's "Cactus League" spring training, but more on the "Boys of Summer" later. If you are thinking of a trip to the Sunshine State, here are some other things to do you shouldn't miss during your visit to the Valley of the Sun.