Stick to the cost as much as possible, but check with CHP (California Highway Patrol) if Hwy 1 is open between Morro Bay and Monterey. That stretch of Hwy 1 is

Stick to the cost as much as possible, but check with CHP (California Highway Patrol) if Hwy 1 is open between Morro Bay and Monterey. That stretch of Hwy 1 is a dangerous, but gorgeous, drive. Occasionally it gets closed due to rock/mud slides in the winter. Pismo Beach (go for a drive on the sand). Avila Beach (Figure out why it's called "Harms Bay") Morro Bay Big Sur Monterey/Carmel Santa Cruz Half Moon Bay