Safety & Emergency
I-5 Torrey Pines Grade: Surviving the Coastal Fog Banks
The I-5 Torrey Pines Grade fog banks can drop visibility to zero in seconds. Here's how San Diego drivers can navigate these coastal hazards safely.
Safety & Emergency
I-5 North at Palomar Street: Emergency Lane Survival Guide
Breaking down on I-5 near Palomar Street in Carlsbad? Here's how to safely reach the shoulder and get help fast in this high-traffic corridor.
Highways & Roads
I-5 North Lomas Santa Fe Drive: The Solana Beach Merge
Navigate the tricky I-5 North merge at Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. Beach traffic, fairgrounds events, and sight line challenges explained.
Highways & Roads
I-5 South Merge at Sea World Drive: The Tourist Trap
Why the Sea World Drive to I-5 South merge is San Diego's most tourist-confused interchange and how locals navigate this short-ramp nightmare.
Highways & Roads
The Merge of Death: I-5 North at Manchester Avenue
Why the I-5 North on-ramp at Manchester Avenue in Linda Vista is San Diego's most dangerous freeway merge, plus survival tips for this notorious accident hotspot.
Highways & Roads
Driving the I-5 Through San Diego — Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to driving the I-5 through San Diego County: traffic patterns, construction zones, key exits, and what to expect from Oceanside down to the Mexico border.