moderateCoastal HighwayBest: Spring / Fall

Pacific Coast Highway Dream Run

An iconic coastal ride along California's stunning PCH from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Winding cliffs, ocean views, and charming seaside towns make this a bucket-list motorcycle trip.

From

San Francisco, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Distance

650.00 km

Est. Time

~12.0 hours

Rating

4.5(2)

Rider Notes

Watch for fog near Big Sur in the morning. Fill up on gas before the stretch between Cambria and San Luis Obispo.

Route Waypoints

Half Moon Bay

Rest Stop45.00 km from start

Charming coastal town. Great coffee at Half Moon Bay Brewing Co.

Head south on CA-1 from SFRoad: Good

Santa Cruz

Fuel115.00 km from start

Boardwalk town. Good fuel and food stop.

Continue south on CA-1Road: Good

Big Sur - Bixby Bridge

Scenic235.00 km from start

Iconic bridge over a dramatic canyon. Photo opportunity.

Stay on CA-1 through winding coastal roadRoad: Good - watch for rockslides

Ragged Point

Scenic310.00 km from start

Last viewpoint before leaving Big Sur. Incredible cliffs.

Continue south on CA-1Road: Good

San Luis Obispo

Fuel395.00 km from start

College town with great restaurants. Fill up on fuel here.

CA-1 merges with US-101 brieflyRoad: Good

Santa Barbara

Rest Stop510.00 km from start

Spanish-style downtown. Great overnight stop.

Continue south, option to take CA-154 over San Marcos PassRoad: Good

Malibu

Scenic600.00 km from start

PCH at its finest — ocean on one side, mountains on the other.

Return to CA-1 along the coastRoad: Good

Santa Monica Pier

Destination650.00 km from start

End of Route 66 and your destination. Celebrate the ride!

Follow PCH into Santa MonicaRoad: Good

Rider Feedback(2)

Mike R.

Rode on October 15, 2025

Absolutely breathtaking ride. Big Sur section is otherworldly. Did it on my Triumph Scrambler and it was perfect.

Road Conditions

Roads were clean and well-maintained. Some construction near Cambria.

Sarah K.

Rode on September 22, 2025

Beautiful route but very foggy in the morning near Big Sur. Plan to leave early. Gas stations are sparse in some sections.