{
  "name": "Highway 1, Mendocino Coast",
  "slug": "highway-1-mendocino-coast-ca1",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/highway-1-mendocino-coast-ca1/",
  "summary": "Highway 1 runs about 49 miles from Gualala to Mendocino through Point Arena, Elk and Albion, past undeveloped coves, the Navarro River and the last wooden trestle bridge on the highway.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "CA 1"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United States",
    "region": "California",
    "start": {
      "name": "Gualala",
      "lat": 38.765339,
      "lon": -123.52722
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Mendocino",
      "lat": 39.306571,
      "lon": -123.793422
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 49,
    "lengthKm": 78.9,
    "driveMinutes": 98,
    "corners": 105,
    "hairpins": 1,
    "maxGradientPercent": 10,
    "summitMetres": 103.4,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 5
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "One-way traffic control at a rock slide north of Point Arena, delays up to 10 minutes",
    "Landslides near Elk after heavy winter rain",
    "Few services on the southern 40 miles of the coast",
    "Foggy mornings along the coast"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "coast",
    "forest"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "St. Orres",
    "Bowling Ball Beach Trailhead Parking",
    "Pier Place",
    "Elk Store",
    "Albion River Bridge",
    "Van Damme State Park Day Use"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 464
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-10-11"
}