Historic Highway 1 reopens on California coast just in time for summer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — California's Highway 1, which is known as one of the most scenic drives in America, is welcoming visitors once again.
The road offers people breathtaking views of the vistas in Big Sur.
The highway reopened earlier, a few months ago, just in time for summer road trip season.
California travel experts Kirk Gafill and Mandy Linquist joined us on AM Extra to share some road trip tips and explain what makes this region of the Golden State so special.
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