Visiting the San Andreas Fault is rather easy for visitors. All that’s really needed is a good car that doesn’t even need to have 4-wheel drive, with the exception of a few spots. A short hike can also lead to those areas. Several sections of the San Andreas Fault are located on BLM land, in national forests, and in national parks. Along the fault, visitors can travel down miles of scenic, mostly quiet roads and see loads of flowers and wildlife, twisted rock, and dramatic landforms. A number of nature centers and parks offer trips to the fault on a yearly basis.

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