CA 1 from Santa Monica north to San Luis Obispo

[Max Rockatansky]

I've been putting covering CA 1 between Santa Monica and San Luis Obispo on Gribblenation off for awhile but my interest was renewed after recently driving through Malibu.  Prior to the 1964 State Highway Renumbering CA 1 ended at US 101 near the Gaviota Tunnel.  During the 1964 State Highway Renumbering CA 1 was extended over US 101 on a multiplex to Oxnard and over what was US 101A to San Juan Capistrano.  US 101A was originally signed as the first CA 3 before the designation was swapped in late 1935.  The southern segment of CA 1 has some really interesting places such as; the drive through Malibu, Point Magu Rock and Gavoita Pass.  I linked over all the previous Gribblenation articles in the blog along with all applicable maps/Public Works documents which have popped up over the years.  Most of the photos are from circa 2014 when I drove CA 1 from I-10 north to CA 68 in a single day.   

https://www.gribblenation.org/2019/06/california-state-route-1-from.html 

[nexus73]

Between the OC and the Golden Gate Bridge, SR 1/PCH has so many variations in road type as to defy description.  It is a wonderful route to explore due to the variety encountered upon it for highway types as well as what one can see.  Thanks for another fine collection of photos Max!

Rick

[RZF]

In Oxnard, did you travel along the new designation of CA 1 (Rice Ave)? Or the still-erroneously-signed-on-Apple Maps designation of Oxnard Blvd?

[Max Rockatansky]

In Oxnard, did you travel along the new designation of CA 1 (Rice Ave)? Or the still-erroneously-signed-on-Apple Maps designation of Oxnard Blvd?

It was 2014 when I last used CA 1 as a through route from Malibu.  That being said I'm fairly certain I drove on Oxnard Boulevard but my photos aren't the same level as I keep now so I'm honestly not all that sure.  The photos accompanying this blog need a severe update which is really one of the big reasons I dragged my feet on this one.  I'm looking at getting out towards Ventura to get some new photos of routes; 118, 34, 232, 150, 192, 144, 225, 217, 154, 246 and Cuesta Pass during 4th of July weekend.  That being the case I'll probably be on CA 1 from Gaviota Pass through to SLO since it doesn't take me too out of my way.