The ride along the coastal highway of California is one of the scenic highways in the world. Drive along the coastal highway California is a dream. If you are planning to ride on the bike at the coastal highway the law of California states that a motorcycle with 1500cc vehicle or more is legal to ride with a license. But before starting your journey you should be aware of your bike condition first. Check out the condition of your wheels that either they are easily movable and they don’t get rubbed with the brake pads or with any other frames. Then check your motorcycle breaks too. Before starting your trip on the coastal road on the bike there are certain things you should be conscious about.
- Observe your health condition whether you are active or tired
- Wear your helmet
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Carry some energy drinks and snacks in your pack bag
- Follow the direction with the help of GPS
- Dress in a comfortable way before starting your ride
- Make sure you wear motorcycle gloves to protect your hands and avoid discomfort.
- Pack up light ( don’t overweight )
- Take a break don’t exert
- Get yourself prepared for any type of weather
- Side bags of your bike should be equipped with spares and essential tools
When you start your ride from California’s northern border with Oregon and moving all the way down to San Diego the road takes approximately 10 hours to complete with no stop. After 1000km you will observe the mesmerizing beauty of the coastal view, the village along the seaside, and lush green forests.
1. San Francisco ( the golden gate )
The golden gate of San Francisco is an epic trip. Start off from the golden gate, suddenly you will feel you have arrived at San Francisco. Try to spend some hours there in the fisherman’s wharf, Alcatraz Island, and spend some peaceful time in union square. There are many adventurous things you can do in San Francisco, just go and have a great time there.
2. Trip to San Jose
You just can’t ignore the trip to San Jose which is full of museums and galleries. The well-known mysterious house is full of mysteries like a dead-end hallway, a staircase that goes up to the roof containing 165 rooms.
San Jone is actually the building of Silicon Valley. It was built up by the late Sarah Winchester. Here you can also enjoy a beautiful view of the USA open-air market. Don’t forget to see the beautiful view of downtown at night.
3. Beautiful Santa Cruz
If you are coming along the pacific coastal highway you will pass through the half moon bay. Do not forget to take a selfie from the edge of the cliff. You can also enjoy yourself by visiting the elephant seal in the marine park. You can also have a look around at California snakes too and can enjoy at the lighthouse on the beach. Santa Cruz along the coastal highway is famous for its moderate weather, redwood forest, natural ambiance, and alternative community lifestyle. One of the main reasons you should visit Santa Cruz is its beach. The sandy shores, sunny beach, crystal clear safe water makes Santa Cruz one of the best beaches to visit. There are several things you can do on Santa Cruz beach.
- You can walk along the beach
- Enjoy west cliff ride
- Walk around the giant at henry Cowell Redwood Park.
- Enjoy stunts of surfers.
- You can visit museums.
- Enjoy yourself with ice cream.
4. Stunning Monterey bay
When you leave Santa Cruz, at the curve of the coastal high way you will find beautiful Monterey bay. Monterey is famous for biking, sailing, and whale watching. Have a 17-mile ride and you will be reaching to ‘caramel by the sea ‘A beautiful village where you can find small shops, restaurants, and also a cafe. You can also enjoy shopping at the cannery row.
Monterey bay also presents marine life on a large scale. It is also famous for fishing in Monterey Bay. You can enjoy pebble beaches, historic sites, tasting wine, special functions, and parks there too.
5. Adventurous Big Sur
The ride from Monterey bay will lead you to big sur, where you will start your adventure. The view of the pacific ocean, rocky bluff, sandy beach, redwood, and green hills worth spending extra time on the road. To reach a big sur you have to travel from the Bixby Bridge, which is considered as the world longed concrete bridge and also the world’s most photographed bridge too. Its 280 feet high and 714 feet long. If you have some time, indulge yourself in the beauty of the route. You can enjoy the beauty along the site route of big sur that is
1.Pfeiffer beach
2.Macway Fall
3.Sur State Historic park
4.Ragged Point
6. San Simeon
Moonstone beach is very famous here. The shopping at Cambria village, Piedras Blancas elephants seal rockery are a source of attraction for tourists. When you reach here you should have some rest. Here you can also visit 250,000 acres rooms, suites, a small cottage, and kitchens too. Over one million people visit san Simeon every year.
‘PIEDRAS BLANCAS ELEPHANT SEAL ROOKERY LOCATION’
You can visit seals in an area which is located 90miles south of Monterey. And around 1.5 miles south point of Piedras Blancas. The viewing areas of the seal are opened every day of the year.
7. Santa Barbara
Before you hit in Los Angeles you should have some break at Santa Barbara. It is the best place to be viewed for animal and floral lovers. Again the side of the pacific coastal highway you will enjoy Stearn wharf and east beach. Be careful about choosing the correct lane, your lane should be of the right side of the pacific coastal highway so that you can really enjoy breathtaking views.
So these are some incredible destinations of the pacific coastal highway which you can enjoy with your friend and family. Make sure your bike should be in good condition and you are having a license.
