Pacific Coast Highway - California's Route 1

Ask any Californian about their scenic route and they will likely tell you about this historic highway. This is Californias longest route, covering approximately 656 miles along the coastline of the state, traversing major landmarks like Los Angeles, Big Sur, Monterey Bay, and San Francisco. It could take you a couple of days to drive the entire route (considering day trips and stopovers at a few notable sights and cities). Most of the journey is a twisty-turny two-lane road overlooking the ocean, which might sound scary but offers the best views of the coast. There are also some great viewpoints at places like the Mendocino Bay Viewpoint, Point Dume, and Bixby Bridge where you can pull over to enjoy this stunning stretch of coastline.