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Pacific Coast Highway - Route 1


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Traveler Description: Running along the northern California coast, this highway has some of the best views of any in the United States.
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Attraction type: Scenic drive
Activities: Driving, Biking
Address: From San Simeon to Big Sur CA

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5 of 5 stars
BobandSherry   14 contributions
Kansas
Dec 13, 2009

The Trip of Our Lifetime! is the only way to describe our 11 day trip driving one of the jewels of America….California’s Pacific Coast Highway. It’s referred to many different ways….PCH, Hwy 1, or just ‘The One’, which to me describes its ranking of scenic highways in America. For years I had dreamed of taking a vacation and driving the... more

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5 of 5 stars
MelbournePhil   5 contributions
Melbourne
Nov 2, 2009

We travelled this road from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Great choice of food at Pismo Beach and you MUST stop at Hearst Castle (last tour is at 4:20pm). We stayed overnight at Monterey which made it an easy drive on the 2nd day. Got to San Francisco around 3:30pm day 2. In hindsight I would do this the other... more

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5 of 5 stars
mscud1   45 contributions
New York, NY
Sep 24, 2009

I can't say enough about this truly amazing drive and scenery. I did the drive in late August 2009 and just got back a couple of weeks ago. The weather was perfect. This was my first trip to CA and the Pacific Coast Highway has been on my list for many years. I'm so glad I finally got to see... more

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5 of 5 stars
ForeverYoung50   48 contributions
Bargo, Sydney
Aug 13, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

California, you have a real natural treasure! We spent 2 days driving down the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to L.A and were only sorry we didn't have more time to explore the trails and parks along this beautiful stretch of road. There were such amazing contrasts in the landscape and weather, we experienced 4 seasons in just 2... more

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5 of 5 stars
no1missmarple   33 contributions
Northampton, United Kingdom
May 30, 2009
6
people found this review helpful

I was very lucky to be driven from LA to SF. We took 2 days to do it and the scenery was amazing switching from one dramatic scene to another. One minute you were in the south of Spain and then in the Yorkshire Dales. Santa Barbara is a great town to stop at, they have a great beach and... more

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4 of 5 stars
parma87   23 contributions
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mar 24, 2009
6
people found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I did the drive along the PCH from LA to San Francisco. We both loved it! We stopped for lunch in San Luis Obispo but other than that, no stopping. He drove and I took pictures from the car. There were parts of the PCH that didn't end up working out because the directions we had didn't... more

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4 of 5 stars
alyfitz   5 contributions
wales
Aug 20, 2008
14
people found this review helpful

The scenery is stunning....but the weather....cold and foggy. inland a few miles and you'll be well blessed with sun but not on the coast. We travelled from San Francisco to Los Angeles - the best way to do it because your on the right side for the continuous views and easy access to the frequent pull ins. take pleny of... more

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4 of 5 stars
BurgBC   15 contributions
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jun 24, 2008
11
people found this review helpful

Route 1 between Morro Bay (South) and Monterey (North) is a truly beautiful stretch of road, and an unforgettable drive, especially at sunset. But the trip is made better if you're making stops between these locations and giving yourself a good couple of hours to complete. The windy track is single lane for the most, and should be approached as... more

Oh, wow!
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5 of 5 stars
snickm   12 contributions
Baton Rouge, La
Jun 4, 2008
16
people found this review helpful

If I could give this drive 6 stars, it wouldn't be enough! My wife & I rented a convertible and drove from SF to LA in March. I was expecting some beautiful scenery, but I couldn't have imagined anything like that. The rolling hills are on one side of you and the ocean is on the other. I constantly find... more

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5 of 5 stars
sf213   329 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Mar 18, 2008
10
people found this review helpful

We drove down Highway 1 from the Golden Gate Bridge down to Big Sur during the month of July. We took it slow and kept stopping to view the scenery and take pictures. It was absolutely amazing. You are driving right along the ocean with the most amazing views - the ocean, the cliffs, crashing waves, flowers - it was... more

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From San Simeon to Big Sur, CA