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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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Guest
August 26, 2010
This is a ride that I never tire of! Rolling…
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May 7, 2021
If I lived to be a 100 there's no chance I would…
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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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Guest
April 3, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
been on this road many times and it's a nice road matter of fact it was the first day ride I took on this bike. can get cold if the fog is in so dress in layers. the road is pretty straight which will allow you to look at all the scenery. in Pacifica there is a great BBQ place called Gorilla BBQ it's a red train car on the inland side of the hwy. they don't have any seats inside but some benches on the hill.
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Guest
February 10, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Great Ride! Youthful Memories! Nice beaches! Nicks is excellent --fresh Oysters. Last there in 2008, much more traffic now. Heading there this year. For an excellent loop ride, once in Santa Cruz head up Hwy 9 to Skyline Blvd (a 4 way stop) turn left to head back toward SF. Be sure to stop a Alice's Restaurant (inspired by Arlo) -- They have great hamburgers, good service and a biker friendly destination (30+ years). At this Junction you'll have several choices, west to the coast, east down to San Mateo or continue north toward Half moon bay road were Skyline Bvld ends, either turn right to go to Hwy 280 or left to Hwy 1.
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Big_Mike
December 12, 2019
517 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Stunning ocean views, good road, very enjoyable.
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