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!
🏍️ Check out the full tour of this year’s Ultimate Overland Motorcycle — a Suzuki V-STROM 800DE upfitted for adventure with some of the best gear in the industry. 🔥
👉 Watch the full video on YouTube with the one and only @evarupert to get all the details of this build and see what makes it so special. 📺
Part of Overland Expo’s annual Ultimate Overland Build program, this bike will be raffled off in November on Bring-a-Trailer with all proceeds benefiting the @overlandexpofoundation who works to advance the overlanding community and the lands we’re all lucky to explore.
🌲 Come see this bike in person at Overland Expo PNW, coming up June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon!
🙌 Huge thanks to @suzukicycles and all our amazing build partners who helped bring this adventure motorcycle to life:
- @cyclopsadv
- @hepcoandbecker
- @klimmotorcycle
- @moskomoto
- @motomachines
- @optimabatteries
- @outback_motortek
- @rammounts
- @ridedunlop
- @zoleolifeus
- Veridian Cruise
📽️ @brooks_roe
🔥 It’s here!! 🔥 Get the full rundown of this year’s Ultimate Overland Vehicle, a 2025 @gmc Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition paired with an @overlandexplorervehicles Back Country Camper and some of the best overlanding and off-road gear in the industry.
👉 Watch the full video on YouTube to get all the details of this build. 📺
Everyone who has had a chance to get behind the wheel of this rig and explore this camper has been blown away so far. Come see it in person at Overland Expo PNW, coming up June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon. 🌲
The annual Ultimate Overland Build is produced in partnership with the @overlandexpofoundation which works to advance the overlanding community and protect the lands we’re all so lucky to explore. This epic rig will be auctioned off in November on Bring-A-Trailer with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Foundation (ie – this could be yours!).
👇 What’s your favorite part of this build? We’ve already got some votes in for the massaging seats, the superb off-road capability, and the durability and spaciousness of the 4-season camper.
Huge thanks to all of our 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicles Build Partners, more on each to come!
- @gmc
- @overlandexplorervehicles
- @aevconversions
- @tinyrig
- @air_lift_company
- @battlebornbatteries
- @bfgoodrichtires
- @comeup.winch
- @forresttool
- @isotherm_indelwebastomarine
- @lavaboxcampfires
- @magnaflow
- @midlandusa
- @ok4wd
- @onwrd.supply
- @onxoffroad
- @opinelusa
- @redzonewirelessinternet
- @switch.pros.official
- @tackformlive
- @trumanorthamerica
- @viaircorp
- @visionxusa
- @xantrextechnology
- @zoleolifeus
- Rig Ready Systems
📽️ @brooks_roe
Anyone can look adventurous on Instagram.
But when you’re 30 miles from cell service with a rooftop tent and a gas can on your tailgate—you better have a real map. 🗺️
📍 Gaia GPS helps you plan smarter and explore deeper with offline maps, trail data, and camping info built for the backcountry.
This is how overlanding gets done. Learn more @gaiagps
Get ready for an epic weekend at Overland Expo PNW June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon! Don’t miss:
✔️ 300+ brands showcasing the latest overlanding and camping gear and vehicles
✔️ Gear deals and show specials that can only be found on-site
✔️ 150+ classes and demos taught by experts from around the world.
✔️ Happy hours, special events, and opportunities to meet new people and connect with the community
✔️ Family friendly fun and dedicated programming for kids
✔️ On-site camping so you can get the full experience and enjoy all the event has to offer
And so much more!
🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in bio and start planning your adventure!
👇 Let us know if you’ll be there. See you in Oregon! 🌲
🎥 @brooks_roe
Off-Road Travel TV is the only weekly cable television show devoted to the off-road adventure travel and overland lifestyle. Each week the @offroadtraveltv crew takes viewers to spectacular off-road locations and shows them the latest gear and accessories that make this lifestyle so appealing. 📺 Off-Road Travel TV can be seen every Sunday at 9:30am on RACER TV!
🌲 Join us at Overland Expo PNW along with thousands of other passionate enthusiasts from around the world to see all the latest gear, learn new skills, meet new friends and be inspired by hundreds of new ideas and creative ways to make your travels more enjoyable.
👋 Be sure to keep an eye out for the Off-Road Travel TV crew and come say hello!
Meet Michael Emery - storyteller, podcaster, vintage Land Cruiser enthusiast, and founder of @slowbaja 🌵
Michael shares a glimpse into his passion for slow travel, his deep love for Baja California, and the community that makes overlanding so special.
If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Michael at an Overland Expo event, your next opportunity is Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, coming up June 25-27 in Redmond, Oregon. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with the people who make this community so inspiring.
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube and get inspired to explore slow and live well.
🎥 @yapping_about_cars
#OverlandExpo #SlowBaja #Overlanding #BajaCalifornia #VintageRigs #AdventureTravel #LandCruiser #OverlandExpoPNW
Adventure awaits at Overland Expo and OutdoorX4 Magazine is proud to be a Media Partner of the series since 2013. As a publication dedicated to authentic vehicle-based outdoor adventure and exploration, @outdoorx4 brings together a community of enthusiasts who live for the journey.
🏔️ Whether it`s the adventure of the weekend or a lifetime, from remote backcountry trails to the spirit of self-reliant exploration as well as enjoying all pursuits of outdoors recreation, OutdoorX4 will inspire you to push boundaries while being mindful of our surroundings.
🎁 Get a complimentary 6-issue digital subscription to OutdoorX4 with the coupon code ox4freedigital at outdoorx4.com (direct link in bio)
You can also subscribe to their award-winning archival quality print magazine as well as sign-up for their eNewsletters for the latest news, stories, and reviews.
Adventure is out there and OutdoorX4 is here to help you find it!
📷 @rlngstrt
We’re still in love with this year’s Ultimate Overland Build 🤩🔥
This 2025 @gmc Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition is paired with an amazing @overlandexplorervehicles Backcountry Camper and some of the best overland gear in the industry hand selected by our talented builders at @aevconversions and @tinyrigco ⚙️
This epic rig will be auctioned off in November on Bring-A-Trailer with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the @overlandexpofoundation, who works to advance the overlanding community and protect the lands we’re all so lucky to explore.
🌲 Come see it in person at Overland Expo PNW, coming up June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon.
📍Full walk-through videos and more info on each of our incredible build partners and all the components that came together to make this the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle coming soon!
In the meantime, learn more about the build at the link in @overlandexpo’s bio 🔗
🎥 @andysedano_
#GMCSierraHD #GMCTrucks #AT4X #AEVEdition #OverlandExpo #OverlandExpoWest
#OverlandExplorerVehicles #TruckCamperLife #OffRoadAdventure #OverlandVehicle #TruckCamper #OverlandRig #OffRoadDreams
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa, CA.