State Route 1 from SF to LA

An amazing route that starts on California's picturesque west coast and reaches into the state's mountainous heart.





If someone ask me what the best way is to see California, I would like to say driving along route 1 which passes through San Francisco and Orange County. State Route 1 is famous for running by beautiful pacific coastline.

It is about 9hr from SF to LA and passing through the seaside towns of Monterey, Santa Monica, and Malibu.

Right after passing through Carmel, Route1 meets the cliffs of Big Sur. The Big Sur section is an official National Scenic Byway.