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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- California State Route 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway or simply the Pacific Highway, is one of the most exciting and breathtaking highways in all of North America.
- It is often regarded as one of the best road trip routes in the United States.
- The Pacific Highway runs all along the coast of California.
- Its most northern point is at Mendocino County near US 101.
- Its southern tip finishes at Orange County near I-5.
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