Big Sur on Highway 1

Ride Highway 1 from Monterey through Big Sur to Cambria and San Luis Obispo.

Riding style: Cliffside coastal curves.

Stops and overnight towns

1. Monterey, CA

   Start at the bay.

2. Big Sur, CA

   Few services; fuel is expensive.

3. Cambria, CA · overnight

   Seaside village.

   Hotels in Cambria

4. San Luis Obispo, CA · overnight

   Downtown hotels and dining.

   Hotels in San Luis Obispo

Rider tips

• Check Caltrans for slide closures.
• Afternoon wind gusts at the bluffs.
• Ask for ground-floor rooms or parking in view of the front desk.
• Check the forecast for each riding day, not just the destination.