Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities This road is a major attraction to pedestrians and cyclists. There are many shoulders along the way, and there is plenty of room... [more]		Camping There are places to camp along this byway.
	Food Food services can be found in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur.		Gasoline Automotive services can be found in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur.
	Lodging Overnight lodging is available in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur.		Phone Public phones are available along this byway.
	Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.		Retail Retail services can be found in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur.

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Special Considerations

Travelers are advised to fill their gas tanks in Carmel before heading south or in San Simeon before heading north on Route 1. There are few gas stations along the way.

The road is narrow and curvy, and in some places it has narrow shoulders and sharp drop offs to the ocean far below. Drive with care and watch for pedestrians. Also, large, long vehicles may have trouble with this winding road.

This byway is open all year.

Restrictions

The road is open all year, except for occasional mudslides during severe rainstorms.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring, summer, and fall months are the best time to drive the byway.

High Season

The byway is busiest during June, July, and August.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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