TAKE. YOUR. TIME.
At roughly 13,000 square miles, the Central Coast would take 8-10 hours to drive straight through. In order to experience everything the charming coastal and rural communities have to offer, we recommend spending at least 2-4 days in each region. With abundant outdoor activities, the Central Coast is about taking the time to enjoy.
And it’s worth every second.
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Central Coast Road Conditions & Highway Information
Road conditions are subject to change with seasons and closures. Please check Cal Trans for current status.
Cal Trans Road Conditions Quick Map
CLOSURE: A 6.8 mile segment of Highway 1 is closed in southern Big Sur for ongoing repairs at Regent’s Slide, therefore access from the northern part of Big Sur to southern Big Sur via Highway 1 is not open at this time. However, Big Sur is open for business from the north and south! Visitors are able to access northern Big Sur hotels, restaurants and businesses from Monterey County. Access to the southern part of Big Sur is available via Highway 1 coming north through San Luis Obispo County.
Please visit the CalTrans map above and find more information here.
