Winding dirt road meanders downhill through cool wooded valleys with large sycamore and redwood trees, then climbs steeply to scenic rangeland high above the Pacific coastline. Take binoculars to see every detail below, including historic Point Sur Lighthouse. Street-legal vehicles only. Drive road in either direction. No turns to get lost. Great hiking in Andrew Molera State Park at south end.
when dry and not too foggy
11/02/2024
Submitted by Jan
Drove north to south. I was expecting less and really was just doing this to start with the easiest route but it is really worth it. Awesome views back towards Bixby bridge right at the beginning. Lots of tight winding turns up and down the hills, parts quite steep, from dense forest to wide open rolling hills, bridges and a beautiful sunset view close to the end where you see the lighthouse rock. Tesla Cybertruck but conditions were ok for most cars. I recommend doing it around sunset for the view at the end. Very little traffic. Had some rain the days before but other than some mud sprinkles on the truck it didn’t have an effect.
09/23/2021
Submitted by Stu
Drove the Old Coastal Road North to South on Sept. 23, 2021. Trail was open and in good condition. Chased for almost a mile be two very friendly dogs. Also, GIANT bull walking along the side of the road – happily, I was not perceived as a threat. This was my first 4WD trail. It was great and quite doable for this newbie.
01/04/2020
Submitted by Kenneth
Old Coast Road was closed today. All entrances are locked up. The trail end allows a two-minute drive to a locked gate. *sad face*
4/12/2019
Submitted by Ronnie
So amazing trail for a nice easy drive. Some place where mud has come into road and trees down but all still passable. The only problem is the locked gates at both sides…ugh.
Great little trail, didn't have any issues with locked gates (10/17/2020). Beautiful views of the ocean and some massive redwoods....See More
Trail was closed last weekend about a mile back.
