Hwy 101 Driving concerns?

[GenSys]

Ill be leaving Newport Beach in a couple of days and heading to avila/pismo beach area by san luis obispo. I'm planning to take I405 up to Sherman Oaks and take Hwy101 all the way to the KOA campground by the avila/pismo beach area. I have a 40 ft 5th wheel pulled by 1ton crew cab dually. Anybody driven this before? any issues? I'm sure of traffic and lights thru towns but are there any other concerns?

[Dutch Star Don]

That's the way to go. You'll drop down the grade into the San Fernando Valley on the 405 and merge onto the 101 Frwy. It will be busy, just take you time. We always get on the 101 Frwy a little further north in Ventura (where we live).

There is freeway construction through Carpenteria that has been going on for years. As you get into Santa Barbara, your GPS will want you to take the State Street off ramp and use Hwy 154 through Lake Cachuma because it's a shorter route but climbs through a steep grade. Just stay on the 101 Fry all the way to Avila.

If you haven't been there before, the Avilla Farms are a fun place to visit. We like to drive over to Morro Bay as a fun day trip. The little town of Arroyo Grande is also fun for antique stores and restaurants. It's just a few miles south of Avila Beach.

[HD_Gator]

Love the Pismo, Morrow Bay and general area up there. Consider a day trip to San Simeon and the Hearst Castle..
405 to 101 merge... Slow and steady through it as there is a lot happening. It will be a short lived experience as once you are through it the lanes are pretty good. Just depends on the time of day and level of traffic.

[traveler of california]

Second the caution on Hey 154, just stay on the 101. Once you get above the LA area it is a pleasant drive.

Nick