Morro Bay, CA to Merced, CA

Finally!! The Pacific coast...

Most of the "dots" on the beach are very large seals, sunning themselves, but there were also some males fighting in the surf.

The camera does not capture the extreme switchbacks very well, but here are two attempts:


(The road between two mountains: we are heading to the right, and have come right-to-left around the mountain road visible in background though a valley switchback.)



(This picture shows the winding road ahead, and the switchback in the background left.)






The highway hugs the cliffs all along the coast. Notice the bridge in the background centre of the picture. There was quite a bit on repair/construction going on, and we were stopped several times.





The iconic cliff/surf picture! There was no retaining wall or fence!





Unfortunately, as we approached Big Sur the the fog started moving in.







Although there were quite a few cars on the highway, occasionally there was a break and we could stop for photos. [The sign says "No Parking at Any Time".]




Big Sur, the highest cliffs and the best view south - when clear! When we reached it, the fog was rolling in and clouds were getting thicker.






Yes!! We did find the way to San Jose!