California Mille Returns to Northern California with Exclusive Tour of Golden State's Most Scenic Roads

Event Overview - The California Mille, a 1,000-mile driving adventure, celebrated its 34th running from April 27th to May 1st, featuring cars from the original Mille Miglia era (1927-1957) [1] - This year's featured class was the Ferrari 250, including models like the 250 GT LWB 'Tour de France', 250 GT Boano, and 250 PF Cabriolet Special [1] Event Details - The event featured 80 cars and began at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, traveling through the Bay Area and Napa Valley, with scenic routes around Santa Rosa and along the coast [3] - Participants enjoyed luxury accommodations, exclusive collection tours, and fine dining throughout the 5-day tour [3] Charity Contributions - The California Mille raised over $85,000 for non-profit organizations, including the California Firefighters Benevolent Fund and CHP 11-99 foundation [4] - Proceeds included a live charity auction of a painting featuring the Ferrari 250, commissioned from artist Brian Kesling [4] Sponsorship and Partnerships - Chopard returned as the "Official Timekeeper" for the California Mille in 2025, emphasizing its long-standing connection to motorsport [2]