Some of the most World Famous Scenic Drives is yet another reason Southern California is the Automotive Capital of the United States.  And the entire world!

In this iDriveSoCal Podcast, we continue adding to the long list of reasons Southern California is truly the “World's Car Capital.” With Professor Clinton Quan’s help we identify world-famous scenic roads and iconic stretches of highways, unique to Southern California.

To enjoy an exploration of the roadways that give Southern California its amazing reputation among drivers and automotive lovers, click play below. Find out if your favorite SoCal roads are the same the Professor shares on his top list!

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Recorded July 3, 2018, in Los Angeles, CA

Automotive Capital of the US & World

Clinton Quan: Three of my favorite roads, but, also, three that are very, very well known to anyone who's an automotive enthusiast. If you really enjoy driving, these roads you are very familiar with here in Southern California.

Tom Smith: Welcome to iDriveSoCal, the podcast all about mobility from the automotive capital of the United States, Southern California. Tom Smith here with our good buddy, pal, chum, amigo, the good Professor, Mr. Clinton Quan. Say hello, Clinton.

Clinton Quan: Hi, Tom.

Tom Smith: Hey, hey, hey. Today's podcast is about... Well, it's a continuation or justifications of that little rambling that I give at the open of each podcast, the automotive capital of the United States. But, again, not only is it the automotive capital of the United States, but Southern California is, in fact, the automotive capital of the world.

"Three of my favorite roads... three that are very, very well known to anyone who's an automotive enthusiast."

And now, that's a big statement. I've had numerous calls, e-mails, snail mail from various entities in Detroit, cease, and desist, and whatnot.

And the mayor called, and they're all up in arms. How can we possibly say Southern California is the automotive capital of the United States, much less the world? By the way, totally joking. I haven't heard from anybody in Detroit.

So, at any rate, it is a big statement. And when I first came up with the statement, it was a little bit of showmanship flare, a little bit of, "What is a big headline, a big bold thing that I can say about our situation here in Southern California and driving?"

We know that it's challenging to say the least when we're in intense seas of cars and traffic. So, the good Professor was kind enough to reinforce that, "Yeah, man, you're right, and for a number of reasons."

World Famous Scenic Drives

So, this podcast is about one of those reasons. And categorically, that is beautiful stretches of scenic highways/roads.

Now, I'm not from Southern California. I'm from a teeny tiny town in Northern Illinois. By way of Chicago, came out here about 12-13 years ago. So, I'm pretty familiar with the roads that the Professor is about to talk about, but not as intimately familiar as he is.

"If you really enjoy driving, these roads you are very familiar with here in Southern California."

So, Professor, what do you have for us? These stretches of highway/roads are famous scenic and further enforce the fact that Southern California is the automotive capital the world.

Clinton Quan: Well, we're going to talk about three of my favorite roads, but, also, three that are very, very well known to anyone who's an automotive enthusiast. If you really enjoy driving, these roads you are very familiar with here in Southern California.

Angeles Crest Highway

And we're going to start with number three, which is Angeles Crest Highway located in the Angeles National Forest,