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Driving Highway One
a distance of about 90 miles (140 km). It's nearly impossible to get
lost as Highway One hugs the shoulder of the mountains with almost
no exit. It is a narrow two-lane road with unending hairpin turns,
following the contours of the coastline.
lost as Highway One hugs the shoulder of the mountains with almost
no exit. It is a narrow two-lane road with unending hairpin turns,
following the contours of the coastline.
Slow-driving sightseers, curves and RVs result in a drive that will usually take much longer than the frequently
estimated two hours. There is also a certain amount of caution advised, as many places feature sheer cliffs in place
of a nice wide shoulder. There is no place to get out of the way.
estimated two hours. There is also a certain amount of caution advised, as many places feature sheer cliffs in place
of a nice wide shoulder. There is no place to get out of the way.
Here are a few tips:
Check your gas gauge. There is no gasoline available for 40 miles south of the village of Big Sur. And it is sketchy
and very expensive the rest of the way. We gas up once a week in Morro Bay, the last town north before the tourist
prices kick in.
Allow plenty of time. Assume you will average about 30 miles per hour (45 kph). A round trip between
San Simeon and Big Sur will take most of a day.
Motion sickness. Be prepared.
Drive from south to north. If you only have time to drive it one way, drive north, you will be driving on the insides of
the curves and views are more spectacular toward the north.
Avoid crossing. If you are driving both ways, avoid crossing traffic to see things on the opposite side of the road.
There is no room for error on these blind curves. Save the vistas for the trip toward the north. There is plenty to see
on the mountain side; Salmon Creek waterfall, access to both sides at Limekiln, the Henry Miller Library, etc.
Check road conditions. Highway One is prone to landslides during rainy winters. Check its condition before you go.
And always watch for falling rock.
and very expensive the rest of the way. We gas up once a week in Morro Bay, the last town north before the tourist
prices kick in.
Allow plenty of time. Assume you will average about 30 miles per hour (45 kph). A round trip between
San Simeon and Big Sur will take most of a day.
Motion sickness. Be prepared.
Drive from south to north. If you only have time to drive it one way, drive north, you will be driving on the insides of
the curves and views are more spectacular toward the north.
Avoid crossing. If you are driving both ways, avoid crossing traffic to see things on the opposite side of the road.
There is no room for error on these blind curves. Save the vistas for the trip toward the north. There is plenty to see
on the mountain side; Salmon Creek waterfall, access to both sides at Limekiln, the Henry Miller Library, etc.
Check road conditions. Highway One is prone to landslides during rainy winters. Check its condition before you go.
And always watch for falling rock.
Be Aware of Wildlife. Much of
Highway One is bordered by
wilderness. Be aware of movement
in the forests and fields on each
side. We drive this highway nearly
Morro Bay and Los Osos. We have
had deer leap across the hood of
our car, and had coyotes run across
wildlife near the road, or if the vehicle
ahead of you should suddenly brake
or swerve, take extra caution.
If you are confronted by an animal in
front of you, do not swerve into the
oncoming lane. Apply your brake and
stay in your lane. People have went
over cliffs avoiding hitting deer.
If you hit an animal, call 911.
Highway One is bordered by
wilderness. Be aware of movement
in the forests and fields on each
side. We drive this highway nearly
Morro Bay and Los Osos. We have
had deer leap across the hood of
our car, and had coyotes run across
wildlife near the road, or if the vehicle
ahead of you should suddenly brake
or swerve, take extra caution.
If you are confronted by an animal in
front of you, do not swerve into the
oncoming lane. Apply your brake and
stay in your lane. People have went
over cliffs avoiding hitting deer.
If you hit an animal, call 911.
