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What is the best part of Highway 1?

What is the best part of Highway 1?

The best of California’s Highway 1

  • MISSION RANCH, CARMEL.
  • PEBBLE BEACH.
  • MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM, MONTEREY.
  • SANTA CRUZ BOARDWALK, SANTA CRUZ.
  • COSTANOA, PESCADERO.
  • GOLDEN GATE PARK, SAN FRANCISCO.
  • CLIFF HOUSE, SAN FRANCISCO.
  • GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, SAN FRANCISCO.

How long does it take to drive the whole Pacific Coast Highway?

about five hours
Strap in and get ready for an exhilarating driving experience along this twisting, cliff-hugging route. An exhilarating driving experience, this twisting, cliff-hugging, 123-mile (198-kilometer) route along the central California coast takes about five hours to complete at a leisurely pace.

How far is Monterey from Big Sur?

There are 16.63 miles from Big Sur to Monterey in north direction and 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) by car, following the CA 1 route. Big Sur and Monterey are 33 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

Is it better to stay in Carmel or Monterey?

Carmel is more quaint village with beach access. Monterey is more family friendly working coastal/pier town. If it was a relaxing trip, I’d definitely pick Carmel- better food, better browsing, more picturesque. No need to drive to Carmel.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Monterey?

The total driving time is 5 hours, 7 minutes. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Monterey, California. If you’re planning a road trip, you might be interested in seeing the total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Monterey, CA.

Where is Highway 1 from San Francisco to Monterey?

If you are driving from San Francisco or San Jose area, take the 101 south to Highway 156 through Castroville. 156 will connect to Highway 1 where you can continue your journey south, to Monterey. From Los Angeles take the 101 north all the way to the 156.

How many miles is Highway 1 in California?

What consumes the hours most isn’t the distance between the two seaside communities — 120-some miles — or even that the route, Highway 1, seems to curve as often as the waves cavorting at the base of the Pacific Coast bluffs along the way.

How long does it take to drive on the Pacific Coast Highway?

Although the Pacific Coast Highway and Highway 101 are mostly one and the same, there’s a stretch of this route roughly between Salinas and San Luis Obispo when 101 goes inland. Going that way is about 126 miles, or about 2 hours of driving. Taking the coast route is about 150 miles and will take about 3 hours, as it’s a slower route.

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Ruth Doyle