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!
Just a handful of the adventure pups at Overland Expo East 🐾 What a good time!
If you brought your pup and they have a handle drop it in the comments 🐶
What a weekend! Huge thank you again to everyone who came out for Overland Expo East! What an epic way to wrap up our 2025 event season 🙌
To every attendee, camper, brand, instructor, volunteer, staff member, and even all the adventure pups — YOU are what make this community and these events so special ✨
👉 Check out the event recap page (🔗 in bio) for photo galleries, highlights, and more.
And if you’re not getting our weekly newsletter yet… you’re missing out! 💌 Join Overland News at the link in bio to stay in the loop on upcoming events, gear, and all things overlanding 🌍
📸 @alexabrookephoto_
That’s a wrap on Overland Expo East 2025, our final event of the year! What an incredible weekend 🤩
Were you there? What was your favorite part?
Huge shoutout to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and everyone who came out and made this a truly unforgettable event 🙌
📺 See the full recap video on our YouTube channel for more highlights
🧭 Overland Expo 2026 dates are live on our website - save the dates and road trip with us next year! Tickets on sale soon 😎
🎥 @trail.huntr
Day 2 of Overland Expo East was a blast! The last day of our final event of the year is kicking off. It’s a beautiful day and we’re out here until 3pm - come on down! ☀️🛻🎉
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio and on-site.
Who’s here today? How has your weekend been?
📷 @alexabrookephoto_
Day 1 of Overland Expo East is a wrap, Day 2 let’s goooooo 🔥
We’ve got an epic day planned, gates are open, come on down! 🚐🛻🎉
Who’s here and who’s coming out today?
📷 @alexabrookephoto_
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast
We’re kicking off Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA! Gates are open and it’s going to be a beautiful weekend - come on down! 😎🚐🎉
Let us know if you’re here or if you’re coming!
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast
Everyone’s rolling in for Overland Expo East, our final event of the year. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, come on down! 🎉🍁🛻
Who’s here and who’s coming through this weekend?
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast
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Plus, @wildsam will be at Overland Expo East! Come say hi at their booth (and you may even get to take home a field guide 👀)!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa, CA.