12 Scenic Stops For Your End-of-Summer California Road Trip

The Channel Islands aren't exactly a quick road trip stop, as they require catching a boat or small plane from Ventura to get there, not to mention an extra day or two at least. But if nature and scenery that makes you feels like you're in another country are what you seek, then you definitely can't miss the uninhabited Channel Islands for a look at how coastal California used to be once upon a time.