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Hollister Independence RallyJul 3–4, 2026 · California

The Hollister Independence Rally is held annually over the July 4th holiday weekend on San Benito Street in downtown Hollister, CA — the birthplace of the American biker rally (the original 1947 Gypsy Tour riot inspired The Wild One). The free, public event features motorcycle exhibitions across all brands, live music on multiple stages, vendor rows of motorcycle accessories and apparel, and festival food. Organized by Roadshows Inc. in partnership with the City of Hollister, the rally returns each year as the original American motorcycle rally celebration.

Jul 3–4, 2026
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Alice's Restaurant
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Alice's Restaurant at 17288 Skyline Boulevard in Woodside, CA has been the Bay Area's premier motorcycle gathering spot for decades, perched at the intersection of Skyline Blvd (CA-35) and La Honda Road (CA-84). The diner serves classic American breakfasts and burgers and is surrounded by redwood forests at roughly 1,460 feet elevation. On any given weekend, the front parking lot is packed with bikes representing every style. The location makes it a natural hub for riders coming up from San Jose, down from San Francisco, or looping Skyline and Alice's to the coast on Highway 84.
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Angeles Crest Highway
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SR-2 from La Cañada to Wrightwood — a top California motorcyclist favorite.
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Bixby Creek Bridge Overlook
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Bixby Creek Bridge on Highway 1 is one of the most photographed concrete arch bridges in the world, spanning a dramatic coastal canyon 13 miles south of Carmel. The north-side turnout offers the iconic view of the bridge with Pacific cliffs and ocean beyond. Built in 1932, the single-span arch rises 280 feet above the creek. For motorcyclists riding the Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur, this is the defining photo stop — the curves of Highway 1 approaching from both directions are themselves a highlight. Park in the turnout on the north side of the bridge; do not stop on the bridge itself.