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Central Coast, CA

Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur)

The Big Sur stretch of CA-1 between Cambria and Carmel — cliffside curves above the Pacific, one of the most iconic drives in the US.

Length

90 mi

Sinuosity

1.2x

Turns/mile

3

Elevation gain

3,500 ft

Good to know

Best season
Spring and fall (less coastal fog)
Typical speed limit
45 mph
Surface
Well-maintained but narrow with sheer drop-offs; landslide closures happen periodically.

Source

Real, well-documented route. Sinuosity/turns-per-mile computed from actual OSRM route geometry along CA-1 (matched within 10% of curated length); elevation remains a reasonable estimate.