My fiance is an avid racing enthusiast and Laguna Seca was on his bucket list. So on our trip to Monterey, this was an absolutely must-see. The SCCA championship was there the weekend we were in town and we went on Friday. The entry fee was a steal, the parking was easy, and prices inside the gates were surprisingly reasonable. The best part though was that we had free range of the entire track and we walked up, down, and all over the grounds. It was astonishing how close we felt to the races. It was a true adrenaline rush even for a non-car person like myself. I had a great time! Everything there felt easy and fun, unlike a lot of sporting venues and events where you get frisked at the entrance and fleeced at the concessions stands. Everyone at Laguna Seca seemed in great spirits and it didn't feel at all crowded though the parking lot was certainly full.
I dropped by on a non-race day just for a look and had a look around - wonderful circuit with friendly staff. That corkscrew turn is awesome!
A very nice track, very popular with both spectators & drivers alike. I competed there myself many years ago; lots of fun! Home of the famous "corkscrew"- now turn 8A- at the top of the hill, it's a very nice place to visit during one of the many events, both amateur & pro alike. Most events have lots of features- food/bar facilities, a paddock area generally open to visitors (but the racing pits are only open to competitors), a large VIP center, and plenty of trackside amenities as one might expect, and lots of parking; for some events camping facilities as well; RV's included. The Park Service runs the park facility but for track events SCRAMP is the organizer (Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula). Nearby towns include the Monterey Peninsula (Carmel, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Seaside & Marina. To the east is Salinas California. The track itself is located on Highway 68, but for some events there's a back entrance for which a map would be a good idea. There's also a public shooting range, but it's closed during track events. Dislikes? None that I can think of.
We stopped in coming from Monterey since that was rained out. Easy to come in, no fee. Has plenty of viewpoints to check out and sits on a national forest for a nice view. There was an AMG workshop day so the Mercedez were learning autocross and running the track.
You can easily come to the track as a quest. The are some view points for taking some pictures. In the center of the track there is a store to buy some nice suveniers for the motor enthousiastics back home.
A totally different track and surroundings from what we have in the Southeast. The track was challenging for the drivers. The views were awesome.
A great location, great weather, and the beautiful Monterey Bay minutes away. What more could you ask for in a race venue. A bucket list location for a racing enthusiast.
Spectacular track and very technical. The cockscrew will take the wind out of you, and rewards when you get it right.
Paddock close to pits ... like the track elevation changes (at the corkscrew)! Close to senic area of Big Sur.
My brother was super excited that this was close to our hotel and so we drove up, the man on the gate let us in for free as we only wanted a quick look for 20 minutes. There was a race on which was really exciting to see. We parked in a high up area for a good look at the track.