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!
What happens when you combine cutting-edge tech with backcountry grit? 🏍️⚡ You get the 2025 Ultimate Overland Motorcycle—designed for comfort and unstoppable capability on any terrain.
This bike is packed with high-performance upgrades to make every mile—on or off the pavement—smoother, safer, and more efficient.
🔸@cyclopsadv – powerful aux + rear lighting
🔸@optimabatteries – lightweight lithium battery + charger
🔸@ridedunlop Trailmax Mission tires – built for durability and grip
🔸Veridian Cruise – precision cruise control
🔸@motomachines – @hepcobecker center stand, sidestand foot, and Puig windscreen
Less fatigue, more control, better visibility—this bike is built to help you ride farther, longer, and with confidence.
🧭 Where would you take it?
🔗 Tap the link in @overlandexpo’s bio to explore the full build.
Reminiscing on Overland Expo East last year ✨
🍁 Overland Expo East 2025, our FINAL event of the year, is taking place October 3-5 in Arrington, Virginia - we hope you’ll join us!
This is one of our most beautiful venues and we’re looking forward to kicking off another epic weekend with you all!
Let us know if you’re coming! Tickets at the 🔗 in bio.
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
That’s a wrap on Overland Expo Mountain West 2025 - what an incredible weekend! ⛰️
Were you there? What was your favorite part?
🙌 A huge shoutout to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and—most importantly—everyone who came out to make this event unforgettable!
📺 See the full recap video on our YouTube channel (link in bio)
🍁 Next up is Overland Expo East - our final event of the year - October 3-5 in Arrington, VA - we hope to see you there!
🎥 @yapping_about_cars
Day 2 of Overland Expo Mountain West is in the books, what an epic day!
Thank you to everyone who has come out so far 😎
Today’s the last day to see everything in person. Gates are open, come on down!
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
Day 1 of Overland Expo Mountain West was a blast! Day 2 let’s goooo 🛻🏔️🎉
We’ve got an epic day planned, gates are open, come on down!
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
Take the driver’s seat! The RAM Ride & Drive is happening all weekend long at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, CO.
Come experience it for yourself!🔥
🙌 Big thanks to @ramtrucks for hosting this
We’re kicking off Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland! Gates are open and we’ve got a packed schedule - don’t miss out!
Will we see you this weekend? Let us know!
🎟️Tickets and info at the link in bio
Everyone’s getting set up at Overland Expo Mountain West! Its going to be an epic weekend ☀️🏔️
Let us know if you’re here or if you’re coming!
We’ve got an incredible weekend planned with endless adventure vehicles and gear, education sessions, demos, inspirational talks, happy hours, parties, and more 🚐⚙️🛻
See you soon! Gates open at 8am tomorrow 🎉
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio if you don’t have yours yet!
🎥 @yapping_about_cars
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa, CA.