Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway)

Going away from San Francisco you will not regret leaving when you see the stunning scenery of Big Sur along Highway 1. This is the coastal road stretching from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Obviously it is much slower than the highway but it is really worth it. There are many towns along the way to stop for a bite to eat, and the most beautiful beach is definitely the Piedras Blancas, famous for its hundreds of elephant seals.