Highway 1 – A Review From Island
Trader Vacations
The US is famous for its open roads,
the ability to get anywhere in the nation on our massive highway
system but so much more. Also famous for its beauty and history, the
American Roadtrip was taken to another level when the Scenic and
Historic Byways were created and no where is the most obvious than in
Coastal California.
State Route 1, Pacific Coast Highway or
Big Sur Coast, the Pacific Coast Highway, this road hugs the
California coastline and offers visitors access to some of the most
stunning views in the nation today. From the rugged canyons and
towering redwoods to the stunning Pacific Ocean views, the California
Coast is known for its beauty by people from around the world.
First constructed in the 1930's, this
All American Road is also known as a major thoroughfare in the
greater LA area and San Francisco area and affords access to some of
the states most popular sites and attractions today. Stretching a
total of 655 miles, its most famous length is the Big Sur area.
Divided into four major regions
however, the length of Highway 1 today includes the following:
Cabrillo Highway – Santa Barbara –
Running from 101 near Las Cruces to Lompoc, it is a total of 19 miles
and takes around 22 minutes minus stops.
Big Sur Coast – 78 miles in length it
runs from San Luis Obispo County to State Route
68, is a total of 78 miles and takes roughly 100 minutes minus stops.
North Coast – This scenic byway runs
from San Luis Obispo to Monterey County a total
of 57 miles. This section takes about 70 minutes minus stops.
Cabrillo Highway – San Mateo – This
section is 26 miles, from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay and takes
roughly 30 minutes minus stops.
Ranked one of the best drives in the
world, the Pacific Coast Highway offers some of the finest views,
most popular attractions and best of all, the open road. Beautiful
year round, be cautious during the winter as mud slides may occur. Be
aware of weather and conditions before you go.
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