Bixby Creek Bridge Overlook
Bixby Creek Bridge on Highway 1 is one of the most photographed concrete arch bridges in the world, spanning a dramatic coastal canyon 13 miles south of Carmel. The north-side turnout offers the iconic view of the bridge with Pacific cliffs and ocean beyond. Built in 1932, the single-span arch rises 280 feet above the creek. For motorcyclists riding the Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur, this is the defining photo stop — the curves of Highway 1 approaching from both directions are themselves a highlight. Park in the turnout on the north side of the bridge; do not stop on the bridge itself.
The marquee stop on the Pacific Coast Highway ride: a 280-foot arch bridge over a sheer coastal canyon with ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and sweeping curves on both approach roads.
On the way: Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur)
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