Highway 1 Road Trip
Highway 1 Road Trip
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Roam this 101-mile stretch of Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) where you'll find 10 uncrowded beaches, 12 state parks, Hearst Castle, three bountiful wine regions, farm-to-table cuisine, and unique wildlife habitats. Wherever you roam along the Highway 1 Discovery Route, you will find the best of Highway 1!
Duration: More than 3 hours
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James A
London, UK124 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Great road, wonderful beaches and views along various parts. Big sur is probably the wildest part but there are multiple sections of beauty along the way.

I’ve dropped a star only because this is probably a victim of its own success - example we couldn’t park at the Bixby bridge because there simply were so many people - about 20 or so cars. Likewise, some of the hikes are pretty packed with lots of other tourists and even school trips.

Nevertheless, still wonderful beauty, an epic driving tour and weather that tends to be sunny on most days (with a bit of morning mist)
Written 25 September 2023
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TravelerfromArizona
Mesa, AZ424 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
What is not to like? Mild weather, great scenery and fun little towns to stop in. We ate a lunch in Cuyucos and stopped to see the Elephant Seals. Went off the path for some wine tasting, just a great weekend.
Written 12 July 2023
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beth ann k
Halstead, KS1,793 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
We drove up Highway 1 a ways, and it's just a beautiful drive. We were surprised how "rural" it is around San Luis Obispo.
Written 17 May 2023
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old-man-orange
Orange, CT327 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
We are in the Central Coast for a wedding. Drove up from LAX and once we got to Ventura area the ride and views are spectacular. Due to rain the flower blooms
Were impressive and the lakes are full
Again

Santa Barbara is a worthy stop as are many of the views along the way … and of course Big Sur
Written 13 May 2023
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sharrongeg
Henderson, NV3,291 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
I have done this drive many times. The views are spectacular (if the fog isn’t in) and there limitless places to stop, gawk, walk, hike & picnic. This past drive was uber slow due to large RVs and folks not wanting to allow folks to pass them. PLEASE be courteous and share the road.
Written 16 November 2022
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RSM123123
Plano, TX822 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Some hair pin turns but the greatest views in the U..S.
And I was in.a German car with new Pirelli tires. Really some tight squeezes.
Next time I'll stop at the Citizen Kane castle.
Pro tip: Highway 1 has a total of just over 656 miles, it is the longest state route in California
Written 30 September 2022
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Carol B
oceanside, United States5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Stopped at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park just to take the edge off driving all day. A little meander down to the creek turned into a two hour hike up to Buzzard's Roost! Although we hadn't planned to" hike" (flipflops, no water, no sunscreen), the lure of the woodsy trail .. . . WOW!
Written 28 August 2022
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Robert N
Brewster, NY30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
Not to be Missed Drive... Drove highway one from Carmel By the sea all the way down to Malibu on my way to LA.
Many pull overs along the highway to enjoy the views of the sea and take photographs
Written 21 August 2022
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Sggypsy
Lawrenceville, GA999 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Many interesting sights, good hiking, parks, cute towns to explore. Beautiful ocean views and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Written 30 July 2022
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GitchSup
Duluth, MN1,470 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We traveled Highway 1 up the coastline and the views and vistas are stunning, if you get a chance to even drive a short bit of HWY 1 you should. A word of caution though, when the sign says there is a curve in the road it's not a suggestion!
Written 30 May 2022
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