Traveling the PCH

[Pete Masterson]

I've traveled portions of CA 1 in my 'bird in the past couple of years. 

From Ventura to Morro Bay (near San Luis Obispo) is relatively easy. From north of San Simeon (Hearst Castle) to Carmel/Big Sur is difficult. 

Going north, you'll be on the "land" side, so you're less likely to take a side trip into the ocean than might be the case going southbound.

See <http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks...strict.htm> for a list of restrictions for over 45' bus and motorhome restrictions. (Technically, it won't apply to you sans tow.)

I note that Hwy 1 is restricted for 88.3 miles from .58 mile north of Hearst Castle to Rio Road near Carmel.

Personally, I wouldn't want to take a 40' RV over that route. I doubt it would be much of a pleasure.

To maximize your coastal experience, I'd tend to follow Hwy 1 to Morro Bay, thence Hwy 41 over to Hwy 101 (this skips the Questa Grade on 101). Then take CA 183 from near Salinas back to Hwy 1 (or take CA 68 if you want to go to the Monterey Peninsula). Then north on Hwy 1 to Pacifica.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On May 22, 2008, at 9:58 AM, trudylundgren wrote:

Have any of you traveled California 1 lately? I haven't been on the that road since I was a 

kid and Lisa has never been on it. We would like to see some sights along the way -- 

Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Carmel, etc. 

We will be going from Ventura to Pacifica to our next job and would love to take the scenic 

route. Will our PT 40 towing a car be able to navigate the highway without risking falling 

into the Pacific Ocean? Or do have to travel 101 again? Any advice will be greatly 

appreciated.