Travel Alerts

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.

Wildfires

Wildfires can occur at any time in California, especially in areas prone to dry conditions and high winds. While many wildfires are small and contained quickly, some may lead to evacuation orders or impact air quality across the state. Conditions can change rapidly, so staying informed is essential.

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

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.