Scenic Route #1
California's Scenic Routes
SCENIC DRIVE #1: California/Route 1, Big Sur Coast Highway
A roller coaster of a scenic drive, Big Sur Coast Highway hugs the Pacific coast, from Carmel-by-the-Sea up north to Los Padres National Forest, where trees in the Southern Redwood Botanical Area stand awesomely tall.
Full of hair-raising turns and dips as it hovers over crashing ocean waves, Big Sur Coast Highway stretches for 72 miles.
At some places the road rises above the sea level providing a majestic view. Sea breeze, sun and sand make this a perfect California experience.

