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kalynzoo
Aug 17, 2015Explorer
High 1 between Morro Bay and Carmel through the Big Sur area has been listed as one of the great scenic drives in America, with good reason. That said: DO NOT ATTEMPT THE DRIVE IN AN RV. Two lane, very tight sharp turns, shear drops into the rocks and ocean on the west and cliffs rising up against the road on the east. I did drive the motorhome on the road heading north but white knuckled it all the way and really didn't get to see the scenery. There are no turnouts large enough for a 38fter much less with a towed. Basecamp someplace and take the beautiful drive in a car. Stop at the turnouts, stop at the wineries or small shops at Big Sur, even stop for the night if you wish, but leave the RV behind. From Carmel to Morro Bay take highway 101, an easy divided highway. For the rest of the trip from Santa Barbara to Canada you can shift from the 101 to the 1 depending on how fast you wish to travel and how many lighthouses you wish to see. From Santa Barbara to San Diego is a whole different story, as you will be driving heavy traffic the entire route.
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