Where should I start on Highway 1?
Capistrano Beach
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. It takes on several street names but is most often called Pacific Coast Highway (which locals shorten to PCH). Between Manhattan Beach and LAX, it’s called Sepulveda.
What is the prettiest part of the California coast?
We’ve picked our top 10 favorite stops along California’s coastline, from top to bottom, to help you plan your way.
- Muir Woods.
- Half Moon Bay.
- Big Sur.
- Hearst Castle.
- Santa Barbara.
- Venice Beach.
- Dana Point.
- Solana Beach.
Is it better to drive north or south on Highway 1?
Driving the route from north to south is ideal, as you’ll be on the ocean side of the road the entire way, allowing unobstructed views of the jagged coastline below.
Where should I stop between LA and Big Sur?
9 Best Stops on an LA to Big Sur Road Trip
- Malibu.
- Oxnard.
- Ventura.
- Ojai.
- Santa Barbara.
- Solvang.
- Pismo Beach.
- Hearst Castle.
Is driving Highway 1 hard?
It’s very intense because there are no guard rails at the edge and there is little room for error if on coming traffic swerves in your direction. Also called Highway 1, it takes about five hours to drive the PCH.
What should you not miss on Hwy 1?
Activities. 11 Iconic Stops Not to Miss Along the Pacific Coast Highway.
What is the coolest place in California?
Best Places to Visit in California
- Yosemite.
- San Francisco.
- San Diego.
- Lake Tahoe.
- Monterey.
- Big Sur.
- Napa Valley.
- Sequoia National Park.
What is the prettiest stretch of the PCH?
10 Most Breathtaking Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway
- Santa Monica, CA. Pachecho/Flickr.
- Hearst Castle. San Simeon, CA.
- McWay Falls. Big Sur, CA.
- Point Sur Lighthouse. Monterey, CA.
- Bixby Creek Bridge. Monterey, CA.
- Point Lobos. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.
- Moss Beach. Moss Beach, CA.
- Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco, CA.