Travel Alerts

Wildfires

As is customary for this time of the year, California is experiencing several small to moderate wildfires, primarily in rural parts of the state.

Notable fires include the Garnet Fire in Fresno County and the Dillon Fire in Siskiyou County. Please note that evacuation orders or warnings may be in effect for certain sections of the counties. Smoke from regional wildfires may affect air quality throughout the state, and conditions can change quickly depending on wind and weather.

When planning a visit to California, visitors are encouraged to:

• Monitor Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service for fire-prone weather conditions
• Check wildfire updates from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
• Review air quality conditions via AirNow.gov

Road Closures

For specific road conditions and alternate routes, check Caltrans Quick Map before traveling.

Highway 1 – Central Coast

A six-mile section of Highway 1 located two miles north of Lucia is closed due to ongoing mudslide repairs. 

 • Travelers heading to Ragged Point or the southern part of Big Sur, including Treebones Resort and Limekiln State Park, should approach from the south via Highway 1 through San Luis Obispo County. 

• Visitors traveling to Big Sur from the north can take Highway 1 south from Monterey.

• To reach Monterey from south of the Big Sur closure or San Luis Obispo County from north of the closure, a detour via Highway 101 is necessary. If you’re planning a Highway 1 road trip during the road closures, check out the Highway 1 Classic and Majestic, Magical Highway 1 itineraries. This San Luis Obispo to Ragged Point itinerary features some of the highlights of the southern portion of Highway 1.

Travel to Los Angeles 

More than 98 percent of Los Angeles is undamaged from the January 2025 wildfires, and the city is ready to welcome visitors. Visit our FAQs: Traveling to Los Angeles Right Now page for answers to any travel-related questions.