How long is the California coast?

Roughly 770 miles. And I've driven every inch of it at one time or another, multiple times. Mostly on I5 for speed, but also the 101 and Hwy 1 for beauty. I very nearly made the truly embarrassing mistake of saying 1300 miles - because I was confusing the whole West Coast, which I've also driven multiple times. read more

Everyone seems to have a different number for how long the California coast really is. The California Coastal Commission says "1,100 magnificent miles across ten degrees of latitude." Visit California says it's 1,264 miles long. read more

A road trip down the California Coast is one of the most popular Bucket List items for travelers. The Pacific Coast Highway is a scenic drive along the Pacific Ocean that begins north of San Francisco and winds 650 miles down the coast to San Diego. read more