Route 156--Monterey County
Visitor Services

There are a couple of fruit and vegetable stands along the way.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no fees along the byway proper.		Camping There are places to camp along this byway.
	Food There are places to buy food along this byway.		Gasoline Gasoline is available.
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.

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Special Considerations

Autumn is the warmest season, but even on fall afternoons, temperatures average in the mid-to-high 60s. Dressing in layers is suggested, as it is even cooler in the mornings, evenings, and other seasons.

Restrictions

Occasional slowdowns due to periodic road construction/maintenance.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

It depends on whether one prefers the beautiful colors of autumn, the greenery and wildflowers of spring, the fog and mist of winter, or sun and warmer temperatures of summertime. This area is beautiful year round.

High Season

Summer

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Route 156--Monterey County, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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