MARCH 14-15, 2026
OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER // COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-4
The OC Fair & Event Center is at the heart of Costa Mesa’s vibrant year-round events calendar, hosting more than 150 events and attracting more than 2 million visitors annually. The center is home to Centennial Farm, Pacific Amphitheatre and one of the largest fairs in the United States, the OC Fair.
You’ve seen the Alabama Hills many times before in movies, TV, and on the ‘gram, but maybe you’ve never experienced it from the driver’s seat?
Located off picturesque Highway 395 on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Lone Pine, Movie Road encompasses viewpoints of high desert and Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the continental United States within its 24 beautiful miles.
There isn’t a trip that is more uniquely Northern California than the Lost Coast, a collection of mostly dirt roads that starts at Highway 1 between Westport and Leggett and traverses CA State Land Trust lands and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park which includes a collection of beautiful hikes, beach access, and (paid) camping at Usal Beach.
If you haven’t explored U.S. Route 395 through California, you have no idea what you’re missing. I can honestly say that from Socal to Norcal it is an adventurer’s paradise with trails, experiences, lakes, camping, and hiking to appease anyone’s wanderlust.
The Mojave Road is a trail ideal for overlanders looking to cut their teeth on a long but moderately difficult trail. Due to extreme temperatures in the region, Springtime is the ideal time to plan this trip.
Looking for more ways to connect with others? Join one of the many overland groups traveling together before or after the show.
Expedition Portal | American Adventurist | ADVrider | Overland Bound
Looking for a scenic route that uses dirt, gravel, and paved roads to wind through remote parts of the region?
ADDITIONAL HOTEL SEARCH OPTIONS:
EXPO HOUSING SERVICES
WARNING: This is not a legitimate company. If you are contacted by them, do not use their services.
We do not allow motorhomes / RVs to camp on-site. It’s best to book a real RV park near Costa Mesa, CA.
RV PARKS IN THE COSTA MESA AREA:
Check out reviews of various RV Parks and Campgrounds in the area.
In order to keep our culture of off-the-beaten-path travel alive and well, all on-site camping is restricted to motorcycles, tents, overland vehicles, and small overland trailers ONLY.
CAMPGROUNDS IN THE AREA:
CAMPGROUND SEARCH OPTIONS:
NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUNDS
The Cleveland National Forest offers several campgrounds, click HERE for a list of campgrounds.
Although motorcycle rentals are not available locally in Costa Mesa, you can fly to the surrounding areas and rent adventure motorcycles at:
Los Angeles, CA – Eagle Rider Rentals & Tours
For the best route suggestions, check out this list from Indian Motorcycle of Orange County!
Take a tour of National Geographic photographer Mylo Fowler’s overland ready Rivian outfitted for camping and off-grid travel in all seasons.
Mylo blends adventure with purpose, using his vehicle for his photography work and to support and uplift Native American communities through powerful storytelling and humanitarian work. You’ll often find him rescuing people and their vehicles from sticky situations as well.
👉 See the full tour and learn more about his work on Overland Expo’s YouTube channel (🔗 in bio).
Huge thanks to @OffroadMylo for taking the time to connect with us at Overland Expo SoCal!
🎥 @yapping_about_cars
#overlandexpo #overlandexposocal #overlandcommunity #rivian #rivianr1t @rivianofficial
Whether deep in the forest or parked under desert stars, stay connected with @homefi.info’s multicarrier Portable Wireless 4G Hotspot. The best part? It fits in the palm of your hand and brings Wi-Fi wherever your rig takes you. From uploading epic views to checking trail maps, it’s adventure-ready internet that moves when you do.
From the front lines of a war zone to the forefront of overland innovation, the story behind James Baroud is pretty incredible ✨
Swipe through for quick highlights, then head to The Compass on overlandexpo.com (link in bio) to read the full story. It will surprise you and will make you want to learn more about their rooftop tents if you`re not already familiar with them ⛺
📷 @jamesbaroud
Let’s hear it for the dogs of Overland Expo West! Ok, the last one’s not a dog but he made the cut 😂🐶
Did you bring your pup? Let us know and tag them if they’re on Instagram!
The next chance to get all the pups together is Overland Expo PNW coming up fast June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon. Join us for a good time! 🥳
Meet Chad & Rose (@two.wheels_three.sheets ) - a seriously epic couple who left it all behind to ride through the Americas on two wheels. 🏍️
🌎 From crossing the heart of the Amazon Jungle, cruising the Trans-Amazonica Highway, to boat-hopping rivers, their journey is pure inspiration.
👉 Head to the Overland Expo YouTube channel (🔗 in bio) to hear the full story and get a tour of their motorcycle travel setup built for extended off-road adventures.
🙌 Catch them (and more legends) at a future Overland Expo event (PNW is coming up June 27-29!)
👥 Tag a friend who needs to see this!
Huge thanks to @two.wheels_three.sheets for sharing their incredible story with us!
#OverlandExpo #AdventureMotorcycle #MotoTravel #Overlanding #CoupleGoals #ExploreMore #ReelAdventure #MotoLife #adventurecouple #motoadventure
Overland Expo PNW is less than a month away, and we couldn`t be more excited to bring you an unforgettable weekend of adventure, education, rigs, gear, and community 🎉
Get ready to explore the best brands in overlanding, gear up with the latest innovations, score deals, and connect with the adventure community 🌲⚙️🙌
Head to the link in bio for the full scoop and be sure to join us for an epic weekend June 27-29 in Redmond, OR!
Will you be there? Who are you most excited to see?
🎟️ Don`t miss out, grab your tickets by 6/1 to save!
Just a handful of the epic rigs we saw at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ this year 🤩🔥👌
What’s your favorite? Which ones did we miss?
We’ve got some roundups from West coming to The Compass at overlandexpo.com soon. In the meantime, we’re already gearing up for our next event!
🌲 Overland Expo PNW is coming to Redmond, OR June 27-29. This is one of our favorites - don’t miss it! Save on tickets through 6/1 - get ‘em now 🔥
We hope to see you there!
Overland Expo West 2025 is a wrap - what an epic weekend with the best overlanding community on the planet!
🙌 A big thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and everyone who came out!
👇 Were you there? What was your favorite part?
📺 Watch the full recap video on YouTube (link in bio) and keep an eye out for more from the event.
🌄 Overland Expo PNW is next – June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon - we hope to see you there!
🎥 @brooks_roe
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa, CA.