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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Hwy. 1 north is the ultimate road to ride and you will be worn out at the end of a long day. You'll pass several lighthouses along the route. In the spring or fall is the best time to ride it.....mid summer will always have morning fog.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

An amazing piece of road.I can't believe there are so few reviews of this road.The best part is hanging around this area and riding all the other roads as well.The road quality is great.The scenery is second to none.Can't wait to go back.Stop at bonez smoke house in Gualala and have lunch or dinner.You will not be disappointed with this road!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

This is an incredible ride. Allow a full day to stop at the many scenic rest areas. The road is smooth. Traffic isn't as bad as you see from San Fran to Monterey. It's a little dangerous at times when the scenery is so beautiful that you stop watching the road. Some sharp turns along the coastline with 'infinity-edge' style curves that lack guard railing. Highly recommended. Bring all your gear in case the fog rolls in on you.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

One of the most scenic and breath taking routes along the northern California coast. Especially, if you continue and take HWY 1 all the way up through Oregon and WA. Jaw dropping views of the coast and of the Humboldt Redwood Forest. As one of the reviewer stated, best times to ride are in early fall and spring to avoid traffic. The temps are in the 50-60 F, which is perfect for riding. Lots of places to eat and stay.

While in Point Arena, stop at the Zen House Motorcycle Shop to see restored vintage European, Japanese and American motorcycles. Then, walk up the street and stop at the Little Green Bean for a great cup of coffee.

As you ride up north, stop in Mendocino, which is just north of Big River Beach. Tour the shops, and don't forget to drop in to the Harvest Market at Mendosa's for a warm and tasty bowl of clam chowder. Go to the back of the market to the deli section. There you'll see the big silver pot.

The roads are excellent, with lots of variety in elevation and curves. It's a riders dream ride, and at no time will you ever get bored, I promise. California and nature at its best!

13 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Unsurpassed views of the coast and tons of twisties to make your 243 mile ride an all-day adventure. Not a technical challenging ride, but one where you can have some fun and really enjoy the scenery.

Traffic can be a little frustrating around San Francisco, but it thins out the further north you get.

Plenty of places to stop for fuel or food.

6 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I rode this as part of a 5000 mile 2-week road trip. I chose to stick to the coastal roads the whole way. Stunning views, great ride. I rode the coast all the way from Napa to Port Angles, WA.

21 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Save this for the weekdays or deeper into the winter: the summer traffic along the coast will wreck any chances to really get into the throttle. There are several spots where the road dips down and allows high-tide water to wash over it: be mindful of debris and wet roads.

116 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Fantastic scenery, great road (2024)

3912 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Really enjoyed the ride along the coast, had marine layer going on, so couldn't see all the much of the ocean which was disappointing, however we expected it, so no surprise. Not much traffic, stopped at a few pull offs.

60 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Avoid it January to April. It's cold and often fogged in and you won't see a thing. Otherwise, it's a must ride. Stop and visit one of the numerous sea lion caves.

70 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Very good.

49 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

What can be better than riding along the Pacific Coast and then transition into redwood forests?

236 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Beautiful scenery and vistas.

236 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great ride and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Super places to eat along the way.

41 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Road this route with my buddies in June 2020, and it was a blast! Hoping to follow the coast again this year!

145 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

keep going north !!

78 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Can't wait to do this one again. Me 'n' my Harley swooping thru the redwoods.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Part of my ride from San Diego to Seattle.

519 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Stunningly beautiful but socked in with fog when I rode it in August. Did it one other time in a 4 wheeler with the weather being totally clear and sunny. This is a very slow road to ride as it's carved out of the side of cliffs directly above the ocean. Don't expect to go very fast but do expect to be thrilled with the views IF your aren't in fog.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We just got back from this trip, we did the coastline all the way up to Newport Bay in Oregon. Amazing views, roads were overall very good, couple rough spots, found great places to eat and the weather was perfect! Highly recommend if you like twisty roads this is for you!