Sage-Tips

Which part of Highway 1 is best?

For this adventure, the best place to stop along Highway 1 is at the Elephant Seal Vista Point. In addition to elephant seals and lighthouses, San Simeon offers many more things to see on Highway 1. Travel back in time with a tour of opulent Hearst Castle, the home of historic newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst.

Where should I start on Highway 1?

Highway One begins in the town of Capistrano Beach in Orange County. From there, to Santa Monica and through Malibu, it’s a city street.

What is the most beautiful drive in America?

America’s Most Scenic Road Trips

• Scenic coastline Hana Highway, Maui.
• Scenic mountain highway in fall on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
• Aerial of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.
• 17-Mile Drive along the PCH in California.
• Scenic U.S. hwy 1 in the Florida Keys.
• Rock formations along a road in Utah with a car side mirror view.

Where to go on a Highway 1 trip in California?

Stop and Sights for the Highway 1 Trip Planner 1 Santa Monica Pier. Start — or end — your journey at one of the most iconic spots in California: the Santa Monica Pier, home to perhaps the most-photographed Ferris Wheel 2 Bubblegum Alley; San Luis Obispo. 3 Hearst Castle; San Simeon.

What is the number one road in America?

Considering its popularity, it’s no surprise that Highway One has a whole lot of names. Also known as Highway 1, Hwy 1, California State Route 1 — and, if you ask us, the number-one road trip west of the Mississippi — the Pacific Coast Highway truly is one of the most breathtaking stretches of road in the world, let alone America.

What are the best road trips in California?

Drive California’s Highway 1 along the Central Coast. It’s rightfully rated as one of the top road trips in the world.

How long does it take to Drive Highway 1 in California?

How long does it take to drive Highway 1? The trip takes about five hours if driven at a leisurely pace. You can drive from the north to the south (Monterey to San Luis Obispo), or south to north. I drove it in both directions, taking longer to drive back because I had no place I had to be at the end of the day.