Ride Report - Big Sur Coastline
Highway 1 from Carmel South
One of my favorite sections of Highway 1 is from Carmel going south towards Big Sur. The road is in very good condition and depending on when you ride there can be little traffic. If you are attending the MotoGp races or are in the Salinas/Monterey area this is a great ride.
From Salinas I ride Highway 68 towards Monterey. Just before the entrance to Laguna Seca Raceway you can make a left turn onto Laureles Grade (G20) this will take you on a nice twisty ride over the mountain into Carmel Valley. At the end of Laureles Grade you are at the junction of Carmel Valley Road (G16). Turning right will take you west to Carmel. This route will bypass most of the Monterey/Carmel traffic.
Dramatic views of the Pacific ocean and the coastline
Out to Sea: Looking out to sea on Highway 1 south of Carmel.
Bixby Bridge
Bixby Bridge: Bixby Bridge is located 18 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1 and was completed in 1932.
Caves in the cliffs
Coastal Caves: Caves located of the Big Sur Coastline south of Carmel on Highway 1.
My trusty CBR954
Tide Pool: Looking North along the Big Sur coastline on Highway 1.
This large pool and the dramatic and colorful coastline provide a stunning background for my CBR954.
Rugged Cliffs and colorful water
Looking towards Carmel: Looking Norht on the Big Sur Coastline towards Carmel.
Big Sur
If you are looking for a place to eat I would recommend the Big Sur River Inn. The food is good and the setting is very nice. You can choose the indoor dining however I would suggest sitting on the back patio overlooking the creek.
Location Info
Big Sur CoastlineBig Sur, CA, 93920
United States
36° 8' 0.2436" N, 121° 38' 16.728" W
About the author
Author Name
Dwight Domonkos
Author Bio
Dwight is a longtime motorsports and motorcycle enthusiast. He's been riding full-time since the early 1990's (but he did borrow a few friends' bikes for a quick trip to the grocery store in his younger days.)
Dwight is a Roadcarvin.com co-founder and serves as editor and photographer, and manages business development.
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