Start point, surf intro, coastal orientation.

Pass through the Devil’s Slide Tunnels, where Highway 1 was carved directly into the cliffs to bypass one of the most dangerous coastal roads in California, opening sweeping views of the Pacific below.

Here the coast opens up. Rugged bluffs, wide beaches, coastal wetlands, historic landmarks, and working farms define this stretch of Highway 1. Stops vary with conditions and group interest and may include tide pools, scenic overlooks, historic sites, or local coastal favorites. This part of the tour is about seeing Northern California’s coastline as it actually is, raw, changing, and unforgettable.

Visit Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, the largest freshwater coastal marsh between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Fed by Pescadero Creek before it reaches the ocean, the marsh offers quiet trails, open wetlands, and wildlife rarely seen along the open coast.

Stop at Bean Hollow State Beach for a relaxed coastal pause overlooking tide pools, bluff trails, and the open Pacific. While guests take in sweeping ocean views, fresh tacos are prepared on the grill and served at a simple table set above the shoreline, with waves, sea air, and wide-open horizon as the backdrop.

A relaxed coastal pause at Highway 1 Brewing Company to enjoy a craft beer, soak in wide ocean views, and reset as the day winds down along the Northern California coast.