For the Overland Expo newcomer, the size of the show and number of things to do can be overwhelming. Here’s a short guide to your first Overland Expo.
Here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going, whether you’re an Overland Expo veteran or experiencing all the excitement for the first time.
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The Overland Expo Foundation raffle is your best chance to walk away with great prizes while supporting an excellent cause.
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Overland Expo is an adventure, and like any adventure you want to go prepared. Here is the must have gear for Overland Expo SoCal.
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Overland Expo SoCal 2026 is fast approaching, bringing with it a great chance for attendees to
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Overland Expo So Cal brings an ever-expanding educational program to Costa Mesa, California where you can learn from a vast group of industry experts and community members on just about every overlanding subject under the sun. We have eight different areas set up for overlanding education – here’s what we have planned and where to find it, along with a preview of some of the classes being offered.
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The 2026 Overland Expo season officially kicks off in Southern California, and Overland Expo SoCal is
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Aimed at providing women-oriented education, networking, and training, The Women Who Wander program has grown to be one of the most exciting and popular parts of Overland Expo. In addition to the Women Who Wander education opportunities offered throughout the event, there will be a Women Who Wander networking event and brunch sponsored by Maxxis Tires on Sunday at 11:00 am.
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The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming back to California in just a few months. Join overlanders from all over the world in Costa Mesa, California to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue your overlanding adventures.
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Buy Camping Passes – secure your campsite at Overland Expo SoCal to experience the community, convenience, and adventure of staying on-site.
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With Overland Expo SoCal’s massive turnout, both from exhibitors and attendees alike, our editors spent a good deal of time and consideration picking what we’ve deemed the best rigs of Overland Expo SoCal 2025. With over 19,000 attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, and dozens of classes, demonstrations, and all the best and brightest overlanding gear available, making the call was tough — but we did it.
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Based in Arvada, Colorado, Bowen Customs specializes in commercial flatbed builds. they offer camper beds, flatbeds and canopies, topper beds, and crawler beds.
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Based on the enormous success of Overland Expo SoCal — the most successful event launch in Overland Expo history — it stands to reason the show will be back in 2026 with a bang. In the meantime, be sure to check out our other expos around the country this year. Next up: Overland Expo West, taking place in Flagstaff, Arizona from May 16-18, 2025.
The best place to scope out interesting rigs is in the Showcase & DIY Area, where a curated selection of unique vehicles is on display. The owners of these vehicles have agreed to camp in this space for the weekend and host “home tours” for any and all interested attendees.
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Check out some fun ways to involve your kids in the world of family friendly overlanding at Overland Expo SoCal, taking place this weekend in Costa Mesa, California.
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Overland Expo SoCal has several incredible films screening during the whole expo this March. Read on to learn more the films and filmmakers.
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Mylo Fowler gives us a glimpse into his life as an overlander and an artist ahead of his film screening at Overland Expo SoCal.
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With so much to choose from, this can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo. With that in mind, here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going.
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There’s so much to experience at our new Overland Expo SoCal event, including these exciting education events
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As summer turns to fall, another exciting Overland Expo is just around the corner. Overlanders from all over the world will once again gather in Arrington, Virginia to celebrate a shared passion for vehicle-based travel, equip themselves with the best gear on the market, and get trained and inspired at Overland Expo East 2024. The event is bigger and better than ever with the return of long-time sponsors and exhibitors and the edition of many exciting new ones. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be revealing more news about the deals you can expect, educational opportunities, the special events happening throughout the weekend, and much more.
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Overland Expo is coming to southern California! We’re happy to announce our newest event Overland Expo SoCal, happening March 15-16 in Costa Mesa, CA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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