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CA-1
CA-1 is a highly iconic coastal self-drive route on the West Coast of the United States, stretching over 1,000 km along the Pacific coastline and connecting coastal towns from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, Big Sur, San Simeon, and Morro Bay all the way to Los Angeles. Its highlight is concentrated in the Big Sur section between Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and San Simeon: the road winds along steep cliffs, with the surging Pacific Ocean on one side and mountains and redwood forests on the other. There are many scenic parking areas along the way where you can pull over at any time to enjoy the sea breeze and watch the waves crash against the cliffs. There are several highly recognizable scenes along this section: the Bixby Bridge, which spans the canyon, is an elegantly designed concrete arch bridge, and there are almost always vehicles parked at the bridgehead for photos; McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park drops directly from the cliff top onto the beach in the cove, making it a rare beach waterfall in California; the sand at Pfeiffer Beach has a faint purple hue due to the weathering of manganese garnet in the cliffs; further south in the San Simeon area, groups of northern elephant seals can be seen sunbathing on the beach year-round, and you can also visit Hearst Castle on the mountain nearby. The Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey at the northern end and the town of Carmel-By-The-Sea also have their own unique charm.United States · Monterey County
Sonoma Coast State Park
Sonoma Coast State Beachisa very beautiful beach, equipped with picnic tables and campsites for visitors to relax and enjoy the ocean view.Sonoma County · 19.7 km from downtown
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Sonoma County · 4.8 km from downtown
Sonoma Plaza
The Sonoma Square is a historic square whose old city hall stands at its center, featuring classic Spanish-style architecture. The square is surrounded by restaurants, art galleries, and grocery stores. It also periodically hosts a variety of events each year.Sonoma · 104m from downtown
Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma County · 65.7 km from downtown
Doran Regional Park
Bodega Bay · 2.2 km from downtown
Howarth Park
Santa Rosa · 4.2 km from downtown
Sonoma Ballooning
Sonoma County · 59.8 km from downtown
Spring Lake Park
Santa Rosa · 5.6 km from downtown
Safari West
Sonoma County · 25.6 km from downtown
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YoYo_1I8Q7O5OMay 1, 2026
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Driving along California's Highway 1, my hands were aching from gripping the wheel for so long. The coastal section was winding and twisting, with waves crashing white against the cliffs below. I stopped by the roadside to watch the seals; those lazy guys just rolled on their backs, not moving an inch. The Big Sur Bridge was quite photogenic, but I was too busy watching the road to cross it. We kept stopping and starting, turning into every viewpoint we saw to enjoy the breeze. Just as the gas tank was almost empty, we arrived in town; a burger and a Coke were the perfect comfort food.
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coo***anJanuary 14, 2020
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Nice loop hike that is not very strenuous. There is no shade or cover so not recommended in the Summer heat. Sweeping views of the valley are awesome!
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