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Originally Posted by biosurfer1
Hwy. 1 from San Francisco down as far as you like...right along the beach a lot of the way.
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If you wind up going this route, a 15 minute detour up hiway 17 in Santa Cruz will put you at Canepa Design in Scotts Valley. This is a high-end restoration shop that also features a motorsport museum and consignment showroom that're both filled with exotics, classics, and sports & racing cars. No charge to stop in and have a look around.
Canepa
The route thru the Carmel Valley between the 101 freeway and the Monterey Peninsula mentioned by 5string43 is an excellent drive as well.
BTW...Hwy 1 in CA is patrolled by the CHP w/radar & laser. Drive with appropriate caution...
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Originally Posted by vash
hwy 1 gets old very quickly for me..
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I would have to agree somewhat. Probably not a good idea to use Hwy 1 if you're pressed for time. It certainly is one of the all-time great driving roads, but it can be slow going if you get caught up in a lot of summer tourist traffic. This will be especially true as you get closer to SF.
Actually, Hwy 101 from the OR/CA border down to the SF Bay Area is a really nice drive too, and will allow you to make much better time.