MINI Takes The States 2026

We’re excited to announce SoCal Mini Club will be participating all 3 days of the California route for MINI Takes the States 2026—Monterey, Sonoma, and Lake Tahoe. This iconic road trip brings MINI enthusiasts together from across the country for an unforgettable journey filled with scenic drives, epic destinations, and community vibes.

Our SoCal Mini Club crew will be motoring together across five unforgettable days — October 1–5, 2026, traveling through some of California’s most scenic destinations.

California Route

Day 0 — October 1
Valencia, CA
Kick off the journey with our SoCal Mini Club group as we make our way to Monterey and explore the coast.

Day 1 — October 2
Monterey, CA
Start the MTTS rally with travels though the Bay area and make some stop along the way into Sonoma.

Day 2 — October 3
Sonoma, CA
The adventure continues as we head toward Lake Tahoe for another day of MINI motoring, scenic roads, and time with fellow MINI enthusiasts.

Day 3 — October 4
Lake Tahoe, CA
Start the scenic day in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Enjoy the mountain roads, stunning views bringing MTTS 2026 event to a close.

Day 4 — October 5 (OPTIONAL)
Mammoth Lakes, CA
We’ll wrap up our California route from the Mammoth Lakes area and celebrating the final leg of the journey together.

SoCal Mini Club Itinerary

We’ve put together a detailed itinerary with our planned meeting points, departure times, routes, stops, and other important information.

View the Full Itinerary: SoCal Mini Club Itinerary Link

Important: Schedule Is Tentative

While this is our finalized club itinerary, please remember that all schedules and times are tentative and subject to change.

Traffic, road conditions, weather, event schedules, and other unforeseen circumstances may require adjustments along the way. We’ll communicate any significant changes or updates to the group as they arise.

Motoring Together

Whether you’re joining us for all five days or meeting up with the club along the route, we’re looking forward to putting some miles behind us and creating some great MINI memories together.

**Please review the itinerary before departure and keep an eye on club communications for any last-minute updates.

If you’re planning to attend, be sure to lock in your hotel and register before availability runs out—spots are filling up quickly. RSVP below to let us know you’ll be joining us!

If MTTS has been on your MINI bucket list—this is your year.

LEARN MORE: https://www.minitakesthestates.com

MTTS 2026 Registration: https://cvent.me/9onPk5?rt=ON-SvOfsfEOI-Lt2qwXxWg

Start getting those MINIs road-trip ready!