Here’s why you need a PCH road trip.. 1. Officially U.S. Route 1 Though it’s often called the PCH, its official designation is California State Route 1, also known as U.S. Route 1 in some stretches. 2. Over 20 State Parks The PCH passes through or near more than 20 state parks and protected areas — including Point Lobos, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, Redwoods National & State Parks, and Morro Bay State Park. 3. Bixby Creek Bridge is Iconic One of the most photographed spots on the PCH, Bixby Bridge in B

Long before interstates and high-speed highways, there was U.S. Route 1 — America’s original north–south spine. 🛣️ This road follows ancient Native American paths, colonial trade routes, and the earliest city streets of the United States. From the rocky shores of Maine to the tropical highways of Florida, Route 1 connects some of the oldest, busiest, and most historic places in the country. Unlike modern highways built to avoid cities, Route 1 runs through them — Boston, New York, Philadelphia,