7 Must-See California Beaches Along Highway 1

Highway 1 is the ever-so-popular Californian cruising vacation. No road trip is more American than cruising the two-lane freeway in a convertible and visiting all the popular beaches, sites and seafood restaurants. Luckily, there are no shortages of beaches along the Californian coastline. On your next adventure on Highway 1, make sure you spend some time at these seven amazing Californian beaches.

Half Moon Bay
Located in San Mateo County, Half Moon Bay is 28 miles south of San Francisco. Half Moon Bay is home to a historic downtown and plenty of hidden beaches such as Pomponio, San Gregario and Cowell Ranch State Park. The area is an ideal escape from the bustling San Francisco.