State Route 1, known for its long stretches along the Pacific Coast Highway (or PCH), hugs much of the California coastline from Leggett to Dana Point. You could easily spend a week driving its 656 miles, especially if you wanted to see any of the sights in San Francisco or along Southern California’s coast. Many of the state’s top attractions are located on PCH, including the San Francisco Bridge, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Redwood National Forest, Hearst Castle, and Santa Monica Pier. Others, like Disneyland, are only a short drive away.
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State Route 1, known for its long stretches along the Pacific Coast Highway (or PCH), hugs much of the California coastline from Leggett to Dana Point. You could easily spend a week driving its 656 miles, especially if you wanted to see any of the sights in San Francisco or along Southern California’s coast. Many of the state’s top attractions are located on PCH, including the San Francisco Bridge, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Redwood National Forest, Hearst Castle, and Santa Monica Pier. Others, like Disneyland, are only a short drive away.