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San Francisco

An All-American road trip up this All-American road

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Created by Kiley Quan - April 4th 2019

A trip along the shore-hugging, sun-drenched Pacific Coast Highway (also known as California State Route 1) is guaranteed to be the adventure of a lifetime. But, since it covers more than 650 miles of sandy beaches, redwood forests, big cities, and cute towns, planning a trip down the PCH might seem a bit daunting. This list of the top absolute must-see stops along the way and tips for traveling the highway should help make taking the leap from dreaming to doing easy as pie!

Photo of Dragon's Gate
3.5

Bush St, San Francisco, CA, US

Dragon's Gate

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2km 00h 11m
Photo of Lombard Street
4.5

Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, US

Lombard Street

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2
1km 00h 05m
Photo of Fisherman's Wharf
4.0

2800 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA, US

Fisherman's Wharf

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3
1km 00h 06m

Pier 33, San Francisco, CA, US

Alcatraz Landing Cafe

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4
1km 00h 05m

45 Pier, San Francisco, CA, US

USS Pampanito (SS-383)

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5
1km 00h 06m

900 North Point Street, San Francisco, California, United States

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5km 00h 12m
Photo of Fort Point National Historic Site
3.6

Bicycle Route 202, San Francisco, CA, US

Fort Point National Historic Site

As you wind your way along the coast on Highway 1, leave yourself time to make unexpected stops and take unplanned detours. There are countless things to see and do along the way, and each stop is its own special experience. Whether it's an iconic stop that you just gotta see, or a hidden gem you've stumbled upon yourself, the Pacific Coast Highway is one incredible route that will be an unforgettable adventure.