Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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0.0 0.0 |
Photo of California's state flower |
The California Poppy. |
0.0 0.0 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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0.0 0.0 |
Junction of Highway #1 (The Pacific Coast Highway) |
This coastal highway winds along some of the most spectacular ocean views in the U.S. The highway contains countless examples of the many intrinsic qualities that make a highway a National Scenic Byway--qualities like perfect views of ocean waves breaking on rocky shorelines and cliffs, dozens of historical landmarks like Spanish Missions and Spanish settlements.
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0.2 0.3 |
Emergency call box |
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0.6 0.9 |
Roadside turnout |
Gravel turnout - West side of highway. |
0.6 1.0 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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0.6 1.0 |
Community of Leggett |
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1.4 2.3 |
Access to Standish Hickey California State Park |
At the 'gateway to the tall trees country,' this area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, and swimming on the South Fork of the Eel River which winds through the park for almost two miles. One of the few virgin redwood stands remaining in this area can be seen on the Grove Trail. Hickey Campground has one designated accessible site with restrooms with showers
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1.6 2.5 |
Services at highway |
Fuel, diesel - East side of highway. |
2.4 3.9 |
Roadside turout |
West side of hwy. |
2.7 4.3 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
3.0 4.8 |
Emergency call box |
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3.2 5.1 |
Roadside turnout |
No services - North side of highway. |
3.6 5.8 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
3.9 6.2 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Dora Creek. |
4.3 7.0 |
Roadside turnout |
Large gravel turnout - East side of highway. |
4.8 7.7 |
Roadside turnout |
East side of highway. |
5.0 8.0 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Bridges Creek. |
5.6 9.0 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
5.8 9.3 |
Roadside turnout |
West side of highway. |
5.8 9.4 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved - West side of highway. |
8.0 12.9 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved - West side of highway. |
8.3 13.4 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
9.1 14.6 |
Exit #625 |
Junction of Highway #271. |
9.3 15.0 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
9.9 15.9 |
Community of Piercy, California |
Attractions: Reggae on the River Festival. |
9.9 16.0 |
Point of Information |
South Fork Eel River. |
10.9 17.6 |
Exit #627 |
Access to Piercy. Emergency call box - both sides of highway. |
11.9 19.1 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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13.6 21.9 |
Point of Information |
Humboldt County, California - Southern boundary. The communities of Alton, Carlotta, Hydesville, Rio Dell and Scotia are located in the southern part of the county. Communties of Avenue of the Giants, Redway, Eel, Mattole, and Van Duzen River. King Ranges National Conservation Area. Grizzly Creek, Humboldt Redwoods, and Richardson Grove State Parks. |
13.7 22.0 |
Point of Information |
Crossing California South Fork Eel River. |
13.9 22.3 |
Emergency call box |
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13.9 22.4 |
Junction of Roadway #271 |
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14.5 23.3 |
Services at highway |
Fuel, diesel - West side of highway. |
14.6 23.5 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
14.8 23.8 |
Welcome to Redwoods, California |
Photo - Welcome to Redwoods highway sign. |
15.5 25.0 |
Access to Richardson Grove California State Park Campground. |
Access to visitor informaiton - West side of highway. Richardson Grove State Park is where you first encounter significant old growth redwood forest when coming north. The 9th tallest coast redwood, a fallen tree ring study conducted in 1933, and a walk-through tree are immediately available. Campgrounds: Campers (Max. Length) 30', Family Campsites, Picnic Areas, Restrooms and Showers. |
16.0 25.7 |
Roadside turnout |
Large gravel turnout, no services - East side of highway. |
16.8 27.0 |
View from highway |
The California South Fork Eel River. Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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16.8 27.0 |
View from highway |
The California South Fork Eel River. Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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17.1 27.5 |
Roadside turnout |
No services - East side of highway. |
17.2 27.7 |
Point of Information |
Crossing the South Fork Eel River. |
19.0 30.6 |
Roadside turnout |
Large gravel turnout, no services - East side of highway. |
19.6 31.5 |
Access to community of Benbow California |
Emergency call box with roadside turnout. Access to Benbow Lake State Recreation area. Benbow Lake State Park, consists of about 1,200 acres with campsites and a large day-use picnic area. Hiking, picnicking and camping are popular summer time activities, while salmon and steelhead fishing are popular in the winter. Campgrounds: Restroom with showers. |
21.9 35.3 |
Community of Garberville, California |
Services off highway - fuel, diesel. The elevation in Garberville is 479 feet, while King's Peak rises to 4,087 feet. The Eel River and the Mattole River wind through the area. |
22.6 36.3 |
Access to Garberville |
A drive along the Avenue of the Giants north of Garberville takes you into the magical world of ancient redwood trees. Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the Rockefeller Forest contain the tallest living trees in the largest remaining stand of virgin redwoods in the world. |
22.9 36.9 |
Community of Redway |
Access to Shelter Cove - Community of Redway - West of highway. Services at highway. |
23.2 37.4 |
Emergency call box |
East side of highway. |
23.4 37.6 |
Emergency call box |
West side of highway. |
25.8 41.5 |
Redwood Drive |
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26.8 43.1 |
Roadside turnout with information sign |
East side of highway. Photo - Welcome to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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26.8 43.1 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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27.1 43.6 |
Emergency call box |
West side of highway. |
27.2 43.7 |
Emergency call box |
East side of highway. |
27.6 44.4 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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29.0 46.7 |
Junction of Roadway Avenue of Giants, California - Photo of highway sign |
Scenic #101 Alternative. Access to community of Phillipsville. |
29.5 47.5 |
Roadside turnout |
Large gravel turnout, no services - East side of highway. |
30.8 49.5 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
31.8 51.2 |
Roadside turnout |
Gravel & pavement, no services. |
33.7 54.3 |
Exit #651 |
Access to communities of Miranda, Phillipsville. Access to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. |
34.5 55.5 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
35.2 56.7 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Salmon Creek. |
36.3 58.4 |
Salmon Creek Road |
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37.0 59.5 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved, no services - East side of highway. |
39.2 63.1 |
Access to Humboldt Redwoods State Park and community of Myers Flat, California |
Humboldt Redwoods California State Park: This park is California's largest redwood state park and includes the Rockefeller Forest, the largest remaining contiguous old-growth coast redwood forest in the world. The trees here are thousands of years old and have never been logged. This forest is as pristine now as it was 100 years ago. Campgrounds, restrooms with showers, picnic sites, restroom and parking.
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40.3 64.9 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
41.9 67.5 |
Roadside turnout |
Large paved turnout, no services - East side of highway. |
42.8 68.8 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
43.2 69.5 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
44.4 71.5 |
Exit #661 |
Access to community of Weott and Redwoods Parks - East of highway. |
46.0 74.0 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
46.9 75.5 |
Access to communities of South Fork, Honeydew. |
Access to the Founders Tree Redwood Park Rockerfellow Forest. |
47.7 76.7 |
Roadside turnout |
Gravel, no services - East side of highway. |
48.6 78.2 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
50.8 81.7 |
Access to communities of Redcrest, California and Holmes |
Access to lodging and campgrounds. Emergency call box - East of highway. |
52.0 83.7 |
Roadside turnout |
Gravel, no services - East side of highway. |
52.3 84.1 |
Roadside turnout |
Gravel, no services - East side of highway. |
54.1 87.1 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Bear Creek |
54.4 87.6 |
View from highway - Access to Emergency call box. |
Community of Pepperwood. |
56.9 91.6 |
Jordan Road |
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57.4 92.3 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Jordan Creek. |
58.3 93.9 |
Emergency call box |
East side of highway. |
59.0 94.9 |
Community of Stafford, California |
Access to R.V. park - East side of highway. |
59.6 95.9 |
Point of Information |
Crossing the California Eel River. Photo view of the Eel River. |
59.8 96.2 |
Shiuly Road |
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62.7 100.9 |
Access to the communities of Rio Dell, California and Scotia |
Services, fuel off highway. Junction of Highway #101 business route. |
63.3 101.8 |
Point of Information |
Crossing the Eel River. Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
63.4 102.0 |
Davis Street |
Access to visitor information. Emergency call box - Both sides of highway. |
64.2 103.3 |
Wildwood Ave |
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66.8 107.5 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved - East side of highway. Emergency call box. |
67.6 108.8 |
Point of Information |
Crossing the Van Guzen River. |
68.4 110.0 |
Junction of Highway #36 |
Community of Alton. East to communities of Hydesville, Carlotta. East to Grizzly Creek State Park Campground. The Cheatham Grove, in Grizzly Creek State Park is an exceptional stand of coast redwoods. The park is a quiet place to camp, hike, fish, swim and picnic. The Van Duzen River flows beside the campground. 30 campsites, canoe and kayaking, fishing in Van Duzen River |
69.5 111.8 |
Fortuna California, city limits - Photo of Fortuna highway sign |
Southern boundary. Fortuna is located on the rugged North Coast of California. It is the largest city of southern Humboldt County. |
70.2 113.0 |
Access to Fortuna via Highway #101 business route |
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70.6 113.6 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Strong Creek. |
70.7 113.8 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
71.3 114.7 |
Exit #688 |
12th Street |
72.2 116.2 |
Exit #689 |
Main Street |
73.0 117.4 |
Exit #690 |
Palmer Ave |
73.8 118.7 |
Exit #691 |
Junction of Highway #211. Access to communities of Fernbridge & Ferndale - West of Highway. The Victorian Village of Ferndale, California has been able to avoid urban sprawl and pseudo 'old town' renovation to remain a thriving community, virtually unchanged since the 1800s!
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74.3 119.5 |
Exit #692 |
Access to community of Loleta - West of highway. |
76.6 123.3 |
Access to Loleta & Fernbridge |
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78.2 125.9 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
78.9 126.9 |
Hookton Road |
Access to Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Humboldt Bay NWRC is located on Humboldt Bay on the northwest California coast near Arcata. |
78.9 126.9 |
Hookton Road |
Access to Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. |
81.3 130.8 |
Exit #698 |
Hill Road. Access to College of the Redwoods. |
82.6 132.9 |
Community of Fields Landing, California |
Emergency call box - Both sides of highway. |
83.5 134.3 |
King Salmon Ave |
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85.3 137.3 |
Exit #702 |
Herrick Ave & Elic River Road. |
85.5 137.6 |
Exit #701 |
Access to Humboldt Hill Road. |
85.6 137.7 |
City of Eureka, California |
Southern limits. Eureka attractions: Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, Christmas Truckers Convoy.
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85.9 138.2 |
Access to Sunset Memorial Park |
East side of highway. |
87.7 141.1 |
Access to visitor information center |
West side of highway. |
87.8 141.3 |
Wabash Ave - Photo Highway sign' Welcome to Historic Old Town Eureka' |
Access to downtown Eureka. |
88.9 143.1 |
View from highway |
Photo - Eureka business area. Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
89.7 144.3 |
Junction of Highway #255 |
West to community of Samoa, California. Access to Maritime Museum. Samoa Dunes B L M recreation area. |
89.9 144.6 |
V Street |
|
90.2 145.1 |
Services at highway |
Fuel, diesel. |
90.3 145.3 |
Point of Informatioin |
Crossing Eureka Slough. |
90.7 146.0 |
Jacobs Ave |
Access to airport - East of highway. |
93.8 151.0 |
Access to R.V. park campground |
East side of highway. |
94.1 151.5 |
City of Arcata, California - Photo Arcata highway sign |
Arcata attractions: Kinetic Sculpture Race, Pastels on the Plaza, North County Fair. |
96.3 154.9 |
Soma Blvd. |
Junction of Highway #255. Access to Arcata. |
96.9 155.9 |
14th Street |
Access to Humboldt State University. |
98.6 158.7 |
Exit #176A |
Junction of Highway #299. East to communities of Blue Lake, Willow Creek. Access to California Welcome Center (Visitor Information). |
99.2 159.6 |
James Road |
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99.9 160.8 |
Point of Information |
Crossing the Mad River. |
100.3 161.4 |
Junction of Highway #200 |
Central Ave. Community of McKinleyville, California. Situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Attractions: Mill Creek Falls. |
101.8 163.9 |
School Road |
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103.3 166.3 |
Murray Road |
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104.3 167.9 |
Airport Road |
Access to Arcata Airport. |
104.5 168.1 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
104.9 168.8 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway.
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105.8 170.2 |
Clam Beach Humbldt County Park |
West of highway. Campground: RV Spaces: 15, Tent Sites: 12, Vault Toilets & Showers. |
107.1 172.3 |
Access to Little River State Beach Park |
Little River State Beach features dunes and a broad open beach. The beach is bordered on the north by Little River and on the south by Clam Beach County Park which provides camping and day use facilities.
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107.8 173.5 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Little River. |
108.1 173.9 |
Emergency call box |
West side of highway. |
108.2 174.2 |
Emergency call box |
East side of highway. |
110.7 178.2 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
111.3 179.1 |
Community of Trinidad, California |
Trinidad Attractions: Trinidad Museum, Humboldt State University Marine Lab, Westhaven Center For The Arts, Trinidad to Clam Beach Run, Trinidad Fish Festival and Fine Art Competition, Blessing of the Fleet, Access to Trinidad State Beach Park. Visitor facilities include restrooms, parking, and a small picnic area with, tables. |
112.5 181.0 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
113.4 182.5 |
Roadside highway turnout rest area |
West side of highway - all services. |
115.6 186.0 |
Roadside highway turnout rest area |
East side of highway - all services. |
116.1 186.8 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
116.6 187.6 |
View from state campground. |
|
117.4 188.9 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
118.3 190.4 |
Access to Big Lagoon Humbldt County Park Campground |
West of highway - Campground. Tent Sites: 25, Toilets: Flush, Showers, Picnic area. |
119.3 192.0 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Big Lagoon Bridge. |
121.3 195.2 |
Roadside turnout wiht emergency call box |
West side of highway. |
121.4 195.3 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
121.5 195.5 |
Roadside turnout |
No services - West side of highway. |
121.6 195.7 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved - West side of highway. |
121.9 196.1 |
Roadside turnout |
Large gravel turnout - West side of highway. |
124.3 200.0 |
Humboldt Lagoons State Park |
West of highway. Access to Humboldt Lagoons State Park Visitors Center. There are day use only picnic areas at the visitor center and at the north end of Stone Lagoon on the beach. The park offers boating, fishing, beach combing, hiking. Camping: Environmental Campsites
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125.8 202.4 |
Roadside turnout |
Gravel with emergency call box. |
125.9 202.6 |
Humboldt Lagoon State Park |
Stone Lagoon Visitor Center. Washrooms - West side of highway. |
127.8 205.7 |
Stone Lagoon |
Humboldt Lagoons State Park - West side of highway. |
128.4 206.7 |
Redwood National Park & California State Park |
Southern boundary. Redwood National and State Parks are home to some of the world's tallest trees: old-growth coast redwoods. |
128.8 207.2 |
Photo is view from highway. |
Roadside turnout - long gravel turnout with picnic area. West side of highway. |
129.5 208.4 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved turnout with emergency call box. |
129.7 208.7 |
Access to Redwood National Forest Information Center |
West side of highway. |
130.6 210.2 |
Community of Orick,California Photo - Orick's highway sign |
Elevation 45 ft - home of the world's tallest trees. Nestled near the mouth of Redwood Creek and surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. |
131.6 211.8 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Redwood Creek. |
131.7 211.9 |
View of Orick, California - business area. |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
131.9 212.2 |
Access to R.V. park |
East side of highway. |
133.2 214.3 |
Access to coastal hiking trail |
West side of highway. |
133.3 214.5 |
Emergency call box |
East side of highway. |
133.9 215.5 |
Roadside turnout |
Gravel, no services - East side of highway. |
134.2 216.0 |
Davison Road |
Access to wildlife view area for elk. Access to lodging - West side of highway. |
134.8 216.9 |
View from highway |
Lost Man Creek Hiking Trails - East of highway. Access to picnic area. |
135.1 217.4 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Lost Man Creek. |
135.8 218.5 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway, through California Redwood's National Park. |
136.5 219.6 |
Access to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Campground |
West side of highway. Camp along the windswept Pacific Ocean with the coast redwood forest as a backdrop. Camping: 25 RV or 29 tents, trailers prohibited, RV length up to 24 feet and 8 feet wide. Amenities include solar showers, restrooms. - Access to scenic alternative drive (Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway) - East of highway. |
137.4 221.1 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
139.4 224.3 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Boyes Creek. |
140.2 225.6 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
140.9 226.7 |
Truck brake check area |
Summit 1485 ft, large paved area - East side of highway. |
142.0 228.5 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
146.2 235.3 |
Emergency call box |
West side of highway. |
146.3 235.4 |
Emergency call box |
East side of highway.
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147.6 237.6 |
Exit #765 |
Newton B Drury scenic parkway. Access to Prairie Creek Redwood State Park Campground. |
148.0 238.1 |
Emergency call box |
Both sides of highway. |
151.8 244.3 |
Point of Information - Crossing the, California Klamath River |
Photo is view of Klamath River from bridge. |
151.8 244.3 |
Klamath River bridge looking South from highway. |
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152.1 244.7 |
Klamath Glen Road |
Junction of Highway #169. East to community of Klamath Glen. Services at highway. East access to Klamath National Forest Recreation Area. The Klamath National Forest covers an area of 1,700,000 acres located in Siskiyou County, Northern California and Jackson County, Oregon. The forest comprises some five wilderness areas, Marble Mountain, Russian Wilderness Area, Trinity Alps, Red Buttes Wilderness Area and Siskiyou Wilderness Area.
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152.7 245.8 |
Community of Klamath, California |
Business area |
153.5 247.0 |
Access to R.V. park |
West side of highway. |
153.7 247.4 |
Access to R.V. park |
West side of highway. |
154.3 248.3 |
Roadside turnout scenic overlook w |
Access to coastal hiking trail and emergency call box. |
154.5 248.6 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Minoc Creek. |
154.9 249.3 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Hunter Creek. |
155.6 250.4 |
Access to R.V. park |
West side of highway. |
156.1 251.2 |
Redwood Drive |
West side of highway. |
156.2 251.3 |
Access to R.V. park |
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156.4 251.7 |
Community of Requa, California |
Services at highway - fuel, diesel. The Historic Requa Inn is the only commercial building remaining in the unincorporated village of Requa in Del Norte County, California. |
157.0 252.6 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
158.0 254.3 |
Roadside turnout rest area |
Paved. Access to Lagoon Creek Hiking Trail & Picnic Area - West side of highway. |
158.6 255.3 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved, no services - West side of highway. |
160.6 258.5 |
Roadside turnout view point |
Gravel, no services - West side of highway. |
161.1 259.3 |
Emregency call box |
West side of highway. |
161.3 259.5 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved, no services - West side of highway. |
161.9 260.5 |
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park |
Southern boundary. The park, established in 1929, has 6400 acres with approximately 50% old growth coast redwood and eight miles of wild coastline. Camping: Family Campsites - Campers (Max. Length) 31' - RV Dump Station. |
162.2 261.1 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
165.1 265.7 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved with emergency call box - East side of highway. |
166.3 267.7 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
166.4 267.8 |
Access to Del Norte Coast State Campground |
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166.7 268.3 |
Emergency call box |
|
168.1 270.5 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved, no services - East side of highway. |
168.3 270.9 |
Roadside turnout |
Paved, no services - West side of highway. |
168.8 271.6 |
National Forest & State Parks |
Crescent City Vista Point. Roadside turnout, paved - West side of highway. |
169.8 273.3 |
Crescent City |
Southern limits. Crescent City: Attractions: The Smith River and Klamath River, Redwood National and State Parks, and the Smith River National Recreation Area. |
170.9 275.0 |
Roadside turnout |
Large gravel turnout, no services - West side of highway. |
171.3 275.7 |
Access to R.V. park |
|
171.6 276.2 |
Photo: Welcome to Crescent City, California highway sign |
Citizens Dock Road. Crescent City Harbor. |
171.9 276.6 |
Access to R.V. parks |
|
172.5 277.6 |
3rd Street |
Downtown Crescent City. |
176.0 283.3 |
View from highway |
Travelling north on the California Pacific Coast Highway. |
176.5 284.0 |
Junction of Highway #199 |
North to Grants Pass, Oregon. Access to Smith River National Recreation Area. The Smith River is located within the Six Rivers National Forest Area. Six rivers flow through this forest area, the Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Mad, Van Duzen, and Eel rivers. |
176.5 284.1 |
Emergency call box |
|
181.0 291.3 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Smith River |
181.8 292.6 |
Junction of Highway #197 |
South to Community of Berteleda, California. |
185.8 299.0 |
Community of Smith River |
|
192.1 309.1 |
Pelican State Beach Park picnic area |
West of highway. This five-acre undeveloped site is on the Oregon border. The small, secluded beach is perfect for walking and beachcombing. Picnic areas, available. |
192.6 310.0 |
Elias Way |
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192.8 310.2 |
Oregon/California state line |
For continuance of Highway #101 North-the Oregon Coastal Highway-see MilebyMile.com Oregon U.S. Highway #101- Highway Travel Guide. California / Oregon State Line to City of Astoria- Se
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