Experience the beauty of the California coast on a road trip along Highway 1. From the rugged cliffs of Big Sur to the sandy beaches of Santa Cruz, you'll find breathtaking views, unique attractions, and plenty of places to explore. Along the way, you'll pass through quaint towns
State Route 1 (SR 1) is a major north–south state highway that runs along most of the Pacific coastline of the U.S. state of California. At 656 miles (1,056 km), it is the longest state route in California, and the second-longest in the US after Montana Highway 200. SR 1 has several portions designated as either Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), Cabrillo Highway, Shoreline Highway, or Coast Highway. Its southern terminus is at Interstate 5 (I-5) near Dana Point in Orange County and its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 101 (US 101) near Leggett in Mendocino County. SR 1 also at times runs concurrently with US 101, most notably through a 54-mile (87 km) stretch in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, and through a short stretch of northern San Francisco and southern Marin County that includes the Golden Gate Bridge.