From the Los Angeles area the route is obvious. Take Highway 101 north until just past Santa Barbara and then turn right onto Highway 154, which leads to Cachuma Lake.

From the north coast area follow Highway 101 south a few miles past Los Alamos to Highway 154 (San Marcos Pass Road).

From Bakersfield go south on Highway 99 and Interstate 5 to Highway 126. Then go west on 126 to Highway 101 in Ventura. Then drive north on 101 to Highway 154. Follow it to the lake.

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