NatureGirl19317

Dear lfalcone,
Hi! It soo worth it. Ive done this (also in mind Oct) and it was awesome. I simply must tell a story, please forgive me
My husband and I were in CA for a few days waiting to take a cruise on our honeymoon. We drove from LA to Monterey. As we cruised up PCH, top down, the wind in our hair, carefree, I tell him to step on it, lets have some fun! He points to a sign that reads "speed patrolled by aircraft." I say "come on, do you see any planes around here!?" He smiles and floors it! Wee-Eww Wee-Eww Wee-Eww (police car sirens) Out of absolutely NOWHERE this CA state police car is behind us!! Where he heck did he COME from!? We explained we were on our honeymoon and were heading up to Monterey-he gave us a coy smile and sent us on our way-so cool! Moral of the story: So get the convertible but remember, someones always watching so mind the speed limit-haha!

sunny16

I can't speak to the coastal trip, but my DH and I rented a convertible for a day trip out to the desert from Las Vegas, and it was the highlight of our trip! The views are definitely better with the top down, and we shared the driving, so both of us got to enjoy it. My hair was a total mess, but that's what hairbrushes are for. We had a blast with the car even though it was just a Toyotal Camry. (It definitely would have been better with a stick shift car, which I imagine you will want on those windy roads if you drive stick).

sweetfangs

How about a convertible in the Mid November in Big Sur? Is it too cold? Thanks!

J_Correa

It probably wont be too cold for a convertible (as long as you are wearing a jacket) but it may be too wet.

We haven't had any big storms yet, but it is only a matter of time. Today is chilly, cloudy, and windy in the south bay. I am sure it is similar over on the coast.

Armani_Rugpilot

For over 4,300 years our families have been able to navigate the airs of California without ever putting a roof over our magic carpets. Why would one consider having a top on their rental cars in such glorious locations as you describe here? For nighttime navigation, we look to the stars, as many territories have no signs or lightings. Do seek the truth in all your travels and you will not be cold or wet or lost.

AR

Softato1

I travel to Maui every 6 weeks. I always wait at the airport with the luggage for my traveling companion to go get the rental car and drive by and pick me up. The time always flies for me because I am entertained by the families who have rented convertibles. Mom, dad and the 2 kids have brought everything they own and dad drives up with the convertible and they start trying to load all the luggage in. It doesn't fit, so they take it all out and try putting it in differently. I swear to you that they ultimately put some in the back seat and drive away with the kids sitting on the back rim like they are in a parade.

marshacarlin

I was raised in L.A. and my first car was a used '56 Chrysler convertible with red leather seats........sooooooo, naturally when I went back on business a few years ago I got a convertible. However, it was a chilly January, .........but, I kept the top down, the windows up, and, because it WAS Chilly, I put the heat on HIGH! and threw a scarf around my neck. It was perfect for great driving down the PCH(Pacific Coast Hway) watching the scenery whip by and the sun setting over the Pacific......I'll always remember that ride. Go for it!