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4 out of 5 Rider Rating 4
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Highway 1 - San Mateo Coast

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Nov 30, 2009

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August 26, 2010
This is a ride that I never tire of! Rolling…
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June 15, 2010
Excellent drive
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Written Directions

To do this North to South, find your way to Daly City - most likely by way of I-280 - and pop over the hill to Pacifica. Once your on Hwy 1, it's pretty hard to get lost. Santa Cruz is hard to miss; watch out for tourist traffic on Mission.

Scenery

This is the edge of the continent, folks. Any farther west requires a wetsuit. You will have views of the Pacific to your right and wooded hills and farmland to your left. In Spring, you'd swear you're in Ireland.

Drive Enjoyment

Nice surface, with rolling hills and sweeping turns. In summer there can be a motor home or two, and watch out for pedestrian traffic near the many state beaches. Cars may brake suddenly to turn off into the parking lots. Stay alert. Good visibility and plenty of safe passing lanes. Be patient - slow down and live.

Tourism Opportunities

Plenty of places to eat to start the day in Pacifica - try Nicks in Rockaway Beach. Farther south, stop for coffee and a walk-about in Half Moon Bay. A short side trip up Hwy 84, and you can mingle with fellow travelers at the Mercantile in San Gregorio. Artichoke soup and ollaliberry pie at Duarte's in Pescadero is a must, as is coffee and ice cream in Davenport. Ten miles later, you're in Santa Cruz.

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eaparada
September 9, 2021
236 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Great ride and scenery. Careful on timing of the ride as traffic can be heavy.
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macr88
November 15, 2021
74 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
The scenery is fantastic, the road is ok and traffic can be annoying at times.
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novangelus
November 6, 2016
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Motorcycle Type : Other
Love this route for a quick, easy ride away from the city. There are lots of places to stop to eat, walk, hike. Sometimes there can be a fair bit of cars on the road, but usually they go along at a decent clip, and there are sections where you can safely pass.
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