California 1 is the Pacific Coast Highway and Cabrillo Highway, following the coastline from San Juan Capistrano in Orange County in Southern California north to Leggett in Mendocino County in Northern California. One of the longest state routes in California (after Interstate 5 and U.S. 101), California 1 sees some of the most beautiful terrain the state, making many "Best Drives in the U.S.A." lists. In addition to following the coast and passing through the beautiful Big Sur, it is also the route to the Hearst Castle, passes over the Golden Gate Bridge, is a freeway bypass route around Monterey, and enters the Point Reyes National Seashore.
This California 1 trailblazer sign is posted on westbound Clark Avenue in unincorporated Orcutt south of the city of Santa Maria. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Westbound Clark Avenue enters downtown Orcutt. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Another California 1 trailblazer sign is posted on westbound Clark Avenue upon leaving Old Town Orcutt. Photo taken 09/29/07.
Westbound Clark Avenue meets California 1/Cabrillo Highway at this intersection in Orcutt. Photo taken 09/29/07.
This California 1 trailblazer sign is posted on northeastbound Walnut Street prior to Santa Rosa Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. Turn left on Santa Rosa Street to follow California 1 northwest to Morro Bay. Photo taken 02/02/08.
View of Hearst Castle on top of hill as seen from the Hearst Pier just west of California 1. Photo taken 08/18/03.
California 1 shields (looking east) as seen from the motel circle in San Simeon, south of Hearst Castle. Photo taken 08/18/03.
