From Malibu to Calabasas: Cigars for Coastal Drives

Quick take: Discover the perfect cigars for California’s scenic drives. From Malibu’s cliffs to Calabasas’ winding roads, Cigar Inc. brings luxury, leisure, and craftsmanship to every journey.

The Art of the Drive — and the Cigar

Few pleasures rival a drive through California’s coastline with a fine cigar in hand. From Malibu’s sun-soaked cliffs to Calabasas’ rolling canyons, the open road feels different when you slow down and savor it. Every puff becomes part of the journey — a moment suspended between motion and stillness.

For the luxury driver, cigar smoking is not just habit — it’s ritual. Just as every detail of your car is deliberate — the stitching of the leather, the tone of the exhaust — the right cigar turns a beautiful drive into an unforgettable experience.

Cigars for California’s Coastal Roads

When choosing cigars for a drive, balance is everything — strength, draw, and burn must complement the rhythm of the road.

🚘 Malibu Mornings — Smooth and Sophisticated

Ideal for: early drives along the Pacific Coast Highway
Profile: light to medium-bodied, creamy, aromatic

Recommendation: Try a Connecticut-wrapped cigar such as the El Septimo Sacred Arts Raphael or Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Connecticut — smooth, crisp, and perfect for sunlight and ocean air.

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🌅 Calabasas Evenings — Bold and Elegant

Ideal for: winding canyon roads and dusk views
Profile: medium to full-bodied, notes of espresso and cocoa

Recommendation: Reach for a Maduro like the El Septimo Emperor Collection or Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro. Its slow burn and rich flavor pair beautifully with the warmth of the sunset.

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🌴 Hidden Hills Interlude — Balanced and Refined

Ideal for: long, smooth stretches where you cruise and think
Profile: medium-bodied with balance and depth

Recommendation: A Habano cigar delivers spice and sweetness in perfect sync — try the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sun Grown or La Aurora 107 Nicaragua.

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The Right Tools for the Ride

You wouldn’t take a drive without the right car — and you shouldn’t light a cigar without the right gear.

• Torch Lighter: Windproof precision for coastal air
• Cigar Cutter: Clean, even draw to maximize flavor
• Travel Humidor: Keeps cigars perfect from Malibu to Calabasas

Storing Cigars on the Go

California’s microclimates can shift fast — from ocean mist to canyon heat. To preserve cigar integrity:

• Keep cigars in a sealed travel humidor or pouch
• Use a 65–69% humidity pack to prevent drying
• Avoid direct sunlight; dashboards ruin wrappers

Learn more in our guide: How to Store Cigars: Humidor Essentials.

Where Luxury Meets Lifestyle

Whether you’re pulling off the PCH for a quiet ocean view or cruising Mulholland beneath a rose-gold sky, the cigar becomes a statement of presence — a celebration of California’s refined leisure.

At Cigar Inc., we curate cigars and accessories worthy of your drive — because luxury isn’t about the destination. It’s about the journey.