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What is the best stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway?
Starting in Mendocino County north of San Francisco, it runs 656 miles south along the California coast to San Juan Capistrano, south of Los Angeles. One of the most scenic stretches of the Pacific Coast Highway is the route from San Francisco to Big Sur.
What is the prettiest part of Pacific Coast Highway?
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY: THE MOST SCENIC SPOTS
- The Golden Gate Bridge.
- Greyhound Rock Beach.
- Carmel by the Sea.
- Big Sur and Pfeiffer State Beach.
- Dana Point.
- Point Loma.
- How Gray Line San Francisco can help you explore:
Is driving Big Sur scary?
California Highway 1 in the Big Sur region is one of the state’s most dangerous highways, even in good weather. It is narrow (almost entirely one lane in each direction), and travelers who are driving slowly or have stopped entirely, directly on the highway, to admire the view can pose hazards to other drivers.
Is Bixby Bridge scary?
The Bixby bridge is iconic but the parking area and photo pop areas around it felt a little scary for parking and walking – big drop offs and no guardrails. Just made for a bit of anxiety with kids.
Is the 17 Mile Drive scary?
The drive, itself, isn’t really all that scary, unless you have a fear of heights. Then parts of that drive might make you feel uncomfortable. Personally, it’s one of my all time favorite drives and I was the Nervous Nellie in the car as a child. The views are worth the effort…..
What is the Pacific Coast Highway road trip in California?
When it comes to road trips, the Pacific Coast Highway road trip (also known as the Highway One Roadtrip) in California definitely tops the list. The Pacific Coast Highway road trip stretches from San Francisco right down to San Diego.
Where can I drive from San Diego to the Pacific Coast?
After the PCH 1 ends, you can either drive south along the coast to San Diego or all the way up to Olympic National Park and the Canadian border in the north. Alternatively, you can also begin the Pacific Coast Highway road trip from San Diego.
Where to go on a road trip in the Pacific Northwest?
If you want to see the highlights of central California, specifically Highway 1, then refer to the California coast road trip planner. If you want a Pacific coast trip through PNW, then concentrate on the Oregon coast and Olympic peninsula. Information on specific Itineraries is covered in Step 4: PCH Itineraries
Should you drive north or south on the Pacific Coast Highway?
The reason I recommend doing your Pacific Coast Highway road trip north to south is that you’ll be on the coastal side of the road. Driving south on the right-hand side of the road, you’ll have a great view of the ocean and coastline.