Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we make the complete scenic drive from San Francisco to Reno, Nevada, beginning at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and capturing every twist and turn of this iconic scenic route. As we wind through city streets, lush valleys, past sparkling lake vistas, and ascend into the Sierra Nevada mountains, the highlight unfolds at Donner Pass, named after the ill-fated Donner Party of pioneers who were tragically snowbound here in the winter of 1846-1847, resorting to desperate measures for survival in the harsh wilderness. This drive takes us through stunning alpine landscapes, historic landmarks, and truly shows why California is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S.A.
Our Los Angeles to San Francisco complete scenic drive: youtu.be/3OAFPpVyzSY
This drive was filmed in the month of August, and was filmed and uploaded in 8K. The video is playing at normal speed and the speed can be adjusted to go faster or slower in the video settings.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Robin Williams Tunnel
01:27 - Golden Gate Bridge
05:00 - San Francisco, California
23:15 - San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
29:40 - Oakland, California
31:45 - Emeryville, California
33:05 - Berkeley, California
35:35 - Albany, California
36:40 - Richmond & El Cerrito, California
40:40 - San Pablo, California
43:00 - Pinole, California
45:15 - Hercules, California
46:30 - Rodeo, California
48:35 - Crockett, California
49:55 - Vallejo, California
59:20 - Fairfield, California
1:10:35 - Vacaville, California
1:19:45 - Dixon, California
1:29:20 - Davis, California
1:39:00 - West Sacramento, California
1:42:25 - Sacramento, California
1:50:55 - North Highlands, California
1:53:45 - Foothill Farms, California
1:55:40 - Citrus Heights, California
1:58:15 - Roseville, California
2:02:05 - Rocklin, California
2:05:45 - Loomis, California
2:11:05 - Newcastle, California
2:13:45 - Auburn, California
2:16:05 - North Auburn, California
2:19:30 - Clipper Gap, California
2:20:50 - Sierra Nevada Mountains
2:58:00 - Donner Pass
3:25:45 - Donner Lake Scenic Overlook
3:26:40 - Truckee, California
3:37:45 - Sierra Nevada Mountains
3:48:50 - Sierra Nevada Mountains in Nevada
3:56:50 - Reno, Nevada
4:03:29 - Outro
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End Screen Music Credit:
Fractal Man - The Glow of All Things
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In this video we make the complete scenic drive from San Francisco to Reno, Nevada, beginning at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and capturing every twist and turn of this iconic scenic route. As we wind through city streets, lush valleys, past sparkling lake vistas, and ascend into the Sierra Nevada mountains, the highlight unfolds at Donner Pass, named after the ill-fated Donner Party of pioneers who were tragically snowbound here in the winter of 1846-1847, resorting to desperate measures for survival in the harsh wilderness. This drive takes us through stunning alpine landscapes, historic landmarks, and truly shows why California is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S.A.
Our Los Angeles to San Francisco complete scenic drive: youtu.be/3OAFPpVyzSY
This drive was filmed in the month of August, and was filmed and uploaded in 8K. The video is playing at normal speed and the speed can be adjusted to go faster or slower in the video settings.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Robin Williams Tunnel
01:27 - Golden Gate Bridge
05:00 - San Francisco, California
23:15 - San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
29:40 - Oakland, California
31:45 - Emeryville, California
33:05 - Berkeley, California
35:35 - Albany, California
36:40 - Richmond & El Cerrito, California
40:40 - San Pablo, California
43:00 - Pinole, California
45:15 - Hercules, California
46:30 - Rodeo, California
48:35 - Crockett, California
49:55 - Vallejo, California
59:20 - Fairfield, California
1:10:35 - Vacaville, California
1:19:45 - Dixon, California
1:29:20 - Davis, California
1:39:00 - West Sacramento, California
1:42:25 - Sacramento, California
1:50:55 - North Highlands, California
1:53:45 - Foothill Farms, California
1:55:40 - Citrus Heights, California
1:58:15 - Roseville, California
2:02:05 - Rocklin, California
2:05:45 - Loomis, California
2:11:05 - Newcastle, California
2:13:45 - Auburn, California
2:16:05 - North Auburn, California
2:19:30 - Clipper Gap, California
2:20:50 - Sierra Nevada Mountains
2:58:00 - Donner Pass
3:25:45 - Donner Lake Scenic Overlook
3:26:40 - Truckee, California
3:37:45 - Sierra Nevada Mountains
3:48:50 - Sierra Nevada Mountains in Nevada
3:56:50 - Reno, Nevada
4:03:29 - Outro
Support:
Enjoy our work? You can support us by hitting the Subscribe button and liking and sharing our videos. We also accept donations through PayPal here:
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You can also support AdventureEveryDay on Patreon here:
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Your support is greatly appreciated!
💬 *Comment* What’s your favorite place to explore?
🚗 *Subscribe* for more scenic drives and travel adventures
🌄 *Watch next*
San Francisco Day & Night Scenic Drive: youtu.be/uFiWRHkIPe4
Las Vegas to Los Angeles Scenic Drive: youtu.be/BA_1Gn7Ydh8
Apache Trail Iconic Arizona Scenic Desert Drive: youtu.be/m016veSZaTs
Yosemite National Park Scenic Drive: youtu.be/qqrdoJ9fj44
Las Vegas to Phoenix Complete Scenic Drive: youtu.be/F-rzx_SyCN4
Scenic Drive through the heart of Arizona to Prescott & Sedona: youtu.be/tI-rPCVclco
Million Dollar Highway Colorado Scenic Drive: youtu.be/isCy4AV_Vdc
Driving America's Highest Highway Across Colorado: youtu.be/ypH3Wp__o6o
Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Ridge Road Scenic Drive: youtu.be/CiTg-iYVBYo
Arches National Park Complete Scenic Drive: youtu.be/b2L9NZ70hD8
Zion Canyon Complete Scenic Drive: youtu.be/DwWll4MQbnw
Going-to-the-Sun Road scenic drive in Glacier National Park: youtu.be/QaNjy-_41C0
End Screen Music Credit:
Fractal Man - The Glow of All Things
fractalman.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/fractalmanmusic
© AdventureEveryDay - Any unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this work is illegal.
AdventureEveryDay does not own or claim to own any of the music contained in this work.
