Southbound California 1 approaching Junction U.S. 101 near Las Cruces as it descends from the mountains between Lompoc and Gaviota. At this point, California 1 is traveling due east toward its rendezvous with U.S. 101. Supposedly there is a hot spring located at this U.S. 101/California 1 interchange at Las Cruces, but it has not yet been field tested. As to the overhead signs, these are very old, 1960s-era signs, but the "TO" overlay was likely added at some point thereafter. Photo taken 06/01/02.
On the transition from Southbound California 1 onto southbound U.S. 101, the transition ramp crosses under the ramp from southbound California 1 to northbound U.S. 101. Then, immediately after the ramps cross, motorists are greeted by an END California 1 shield. This shield is not correct, because California 1 silently merges onto Southbound U.S. 101, remaining on the freeway from here until Ventura (with a brief respite from the freeway between Exits 78 and 72). Ironically, California 1 is cosigned with U.S. 101 on most southbound overhead signs between here and Ventura, but it is omitted on most reassurance shield assemblies. Photo taken 06/01/02.
