Everyone knows that the ultimate California Coast road trip needs a playlist worthy of all that fun in the sun. Cue this up if you’re planning, booking, or already on your way and enjoy a dose of the Sunshine State right through your speakers.

HWY 1 – THE ULTIMATE CALIFORNIA COAST ROAD TRIP PLAYLIST

1. Island In The Sun – Weezer
2. California – Delta Spirit
3. Sweater Weather – The Neighborhood
4. California (Tchad Blake Mix) – Phantom Planet
5. Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
6. Hotel California – Eagles
7. Ventura Highway – America
8. California Dreamin’ – The Mamas & The Papas
9. I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times – The Beach Boys
10. Monday, Monday – The Mamas & The Papas
11. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
12. Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
13. Here Today – The Beach Boys
14. Good Greeves – The Sandals
15. Surfin’ USA – The Beach Boys (Author’s Note: I’m partial to the live version myself)
16. Happy Together – The Turtles
17. Good Vibration – The Beach Boys
18. Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
19. Surfer Girl – The Beach Boys
20. San Francisco – Scott McKenzie
21. Gold – James Vincent McMorrow
22. Post Tropical – James Vincent McMorrow
23. Early Days – Gizmo Varillas
24. Summer Breaking – Mark Ronson, Kevin Parker
25. The Night Last Night – Mark Ronson, The Business Intl
26. 10,000 Emerald Pools – BØRNS
27. Ocean Drive – Duke Dumont
28. Like A Virgin – Madonna
29. The Mother We Share – CHVRCHES
30. Material Girl – Madonna
31. Open Your Heart – Madonna
32. Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
33. Heaven Is A Place On Earth – Belinda Carlisle

If you haven’t already, CLICK HERE to check out my post on The Ultimate California Coast Road Trip and get inspired to travel my home state! And head on over to Spotify and find me HERE to follow along with my favorite tunes – California playlists and beyond.

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