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The State Scenic Highway System in the U.S. state of
California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...
is a list of highways, mainly
state highway A state highway, state road, or state route (and the equivalent provincial highway, provincial road, or provincial route) is usually a road that is either ''numbered'' or ''maintained'' by a sub-national state or province. A road numbered by a ...
s, that have been designated by the
California Department of Transportation The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is an executive department of the U.S. state of California. The department is part of the cabinet-level California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). Caltrans is headquartered in Sacrame ...
(Caltrans) as
scenic highway A scenic route, tourist road, tourist route, tourist drive, holiday route, theme route, or scenic byway is a specially designated road or waterway that travels through an area of natural or cultural beauty. It often passes by scenic viewpoint ...
s. They are marked by the
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, a
California poppy ''Eschscholzia californica'', the California poppy, golden poppy, California sunlight or cup of gold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to the United States and Mexico. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant f ...
, inside either a rectangle for state-maintained highways or a pentagon for
county highway A county highway (also county road or county route; usually abbreviated CH or CR) is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department. Route numbering can ...
s. The
California State Legislature The California State Legislature is a bicameral state legislature consisting of a lower house, the California State Assembly, with 80 members; and an upper house, the California State Senate, with 40 members. Both houses of the Legisla ...
makes state highways eligible for designation as a scenic highway, listing them in the Streets and Highways Code, sections 260-284. For a highway to then be declared scenic by Caltrans, the local government with jurisdiction over abutting land must adopt a "scenic corridor protection program" that limits
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outdoor advertising Out-of-home (OOH) advertising, also called outdoor advertising, outdoor media, and out-of-home media, is advertising experienced outside of the home. This includes billboards, wallscapes, and posters seen while "on the go". It also includes pla ...
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, and Caltrans must agree that it meets the criteria. The desire to create such a designation has at times been in conflict with the
property rights The right to property, or the right to own property (cf. ownership) is often classified as a human right for natural persons regarding their possessions. A general recognition of a right to private property is found more rarely and is typically ...
of abutters, for example on State Route 174. Any county highway that is believed to have outstanding scenic qualities is considered eligible, and the county with jurisdiction must follow Caltrans' same approval process as state highways to be declared scenic.


California Historic Parkways

California Historic Parkways are defined in the Streets and Highways Code, sections 280-284, as a subset of the State Scenic Highway System. Such historic parkways must have been constructed prior to 1945, and have been determined by either Caltrans or the Office of Historic Preservation in the
California Department of Parks and Recreation The California Department of Parks and Recreation, more commonly known as California State Parks, manages the California state parks system. The system administers 279 separate park units on 1.4 million acres (570,000 hectares), with over 280 ...
to have historical significance. They must not at time of designation be traversed by more than 40,000 vehicles per day on an annual daily average basis. They also must be "bounded on one or both sides by federal, state, or local parkland, Native American lands or monuments, or other open space, greenbelt areas, natural habitat or wildlife preserves, or similar acreage used for or dedicated to historical or recreational uses". * State Route 110 **
Arroyo Seco Parkway The Arroyo Seco Parkway, also known as the Pasadena Freeway, is one of the oldest freeways built in the United States. It connects Los Angeles with Pasadena alongside the Arroyo Seco seasonal river. It is notable not only for being an early fr ...
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National Scenic Byway A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Co ...
)'', the first freeway in the Western U.S. *** Designated January 1, 1994, in
Los Angeles County Los Angeles County, officially the County of Los Angeles, and sometimes abbreviated as L.A. County, is the most populous county in the United States and in the U.S. state of California, with 9,861,224 residents estimated as of 2022. It is the ...
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Figueroa Street Figueroa Street is a major north-south street in Los Angeles County, California, spanning from the Los Angeles neighborhood of Wilmington north to Eagle Rock. A short, unconnected continuation of Figueroa Street runs just south of Marengo Driv ...
/Avenue 26 in
Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ...
to Glenarm Street in
Pasadena Pasadena ( ) is a city in Los Angeles County, California, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is the most populous city and the primary cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. Old Pasadena is the city's original commercial district. Its ...
* State Route 163 **Cabrillo Parkway, historic parkway through Balboa Park in
San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
***Designated September 27, 2002, in
San Diego County San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fi ...
: Balboa Park


List of eligible and designated scenic state highways

* State Route 1 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (Spanish for "St. John of Capistrano") is a city in Orange County, California, located along the Orange Coast. The population was 34,593 at the 2010 census. San Juan Capistrano was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when St. ...
to SR 19 in
Long Beach Long Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It is the 42nd-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 466,742 as of 2020. A charter city, Long Beach is the seventh-most populous city in California. Incorporate ...
** State Route 128 between State Route 1 near
Albion Albion is an alternative name for Great Britain. The oldest attestation of the toponym comes from the Greek language. It is sometimes used poetically and generally to refer to the island, but is less common than 'Britain' today. The name for Scot ...
and Winters ** SR 187 near
Santa Monica Santa Monica (; Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to ...
to
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near El Rio **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
at Las Cruces to SR 246 in
Lompoc Lompoc ( ; Chumash: ''Lum Poc'') is a city in Santa Barbara County, California. Located on the Central Coast, Lompoc has a population of 43,834 as of July 2021. Lompoc has been inhabited for thousands of years by the Chumash people, who called ...
*** Cabrillo Highway, scenic drive through the rocky headlands near the
Pacific coast Pacific coast may be used to reference any coastline that borders the Pacific Ocean. Geography Americas Countries on the western side of the Americas have a Pacific coast as their western or southwestern border, except for Panama, where the Pac ...
****Designated December 14, 1971, in
Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara County, California, officially the County of Santa Barbara, is located in Southern California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 448,229. The county seat is Santa Barbara, and the largest city is Santa Maria. Santa Barba ...
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US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
at Las Cruces to
Lompoc Lompoc ( ; Chumash: ''Lum Poc'') is a city in Santa Barbara County, California. Located on the Central Coast, Lompoc has a population of 43,834 as of July 2021. Lompoc has been inhabited for thousands of years by the Chumash people, who called ...
** SR 227 near
Oceano Oceano (Spanish: ''Océano'', meaning "Ocean") is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 7,286 at the 2010 census, up from 7,260 at the 2000 census. Geography Oceano is located a ...
to
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in
Pismo Beach Pismo Beach (Chumash: ''Pismuʔ'') is a city in the southern portion of San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. The estimated population was 8,072 at the 2020 census, up from 7,655 in the 2010 census. It ...
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US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in
San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (; Spanish for " St. Louis the Bishop", ; Chumash: ''tiłhini'') is a city and county seat of San Luis Obispo County, in the U.S. state of California. Located on the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo is roughly halfwa ...
to SR 35 in
Daly City Daly City () is the second most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States, with population of 104,901 according to the 2020 census. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and immediately south of San Francisco (sharing its ...
***San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway ''(also an
All-American Road A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Co ...
)'', scenic drive along the Pacific coast ****Designated August 13, 1999, in
San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo County (), officially the County of San Luis Obispo, is a county on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 282,424. The county seat is San Luis Obispo. Junípero Serra founded the Mission ...
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San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (; Spanish for " St. Louis the Bishop", ; Chumash: ''tiłhini'') is a city and county seat of San Luis Obispo County, in the U.S. state of California. Located on the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo is roughly halfwa ...
to
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
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Big Sur Coast Highway Big Sur Coast Highway is a section of California State Route 1 through the Big Sur region of California that is widely considered to be one of the most scenic driving routes in the United States, if not the world. It is both a National Scenic ...
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All-American Road A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Co ...
)'', scenic drive along the Pacific coast ****Designated June 7, 1965, in
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
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San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo County (), officially the County of San Luis Obispo, is a county on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 282,424. The county seat is San Luis Obispo. Junípero Serra founded the Mission ...
to Carmel River ****Designated May 21, 1970, in
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
: Carmel River to SR 68 in
Monterey Monterey (; es, Monterrey; Ohlone: ) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both ...
*** Cabrillo Highway, scenic drive along the Pacific coast ****Designated June 25, 1976, in
San Mateo County San Mateo County ( ), officially the County of San Mateo, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 764,442. Redwood City is the county seat, and the third most populated city following Daly ...
: Santa Cruz County to
Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay is a coastal city in San Mateo County, California, United States, approximately south of San Francisco. Its population was 11,795 as of the 2020 census. Immediately at the north of Half Moon Bay is Pillar Point Harbor and the un ...
** SR 35 to
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in
San Francisco San Francisco (; Spanish language, Spanish for "Francis of Assisi, Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the List of Ca ...
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US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near
Marin City Marin City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marin County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,993, up from 2,666 in 2010. It is located northwest of downtown Sausalito, ...
to US 101 at Leggett *
State Route 2 The following highways are numbered 2. For roads numbered A2, see list of A2 roads. For roads numbered B2, see list of B2 roads. For roads numbered M2, see list of M2 roads. For roads numbered N2, see list of N2 roads. International * AH2, As ...
** I-210 in
La Cañada Flintridge LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure ...
to SR 138 near
Wrightwood Wrightwood is a census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. It sits at an elevation of . The population was 4,525 at the 2010 census, up from the population of 3,837 at the 2000 census. Wrightwood is located northeast of Lo ...
***Part of the
Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Angeles may refer to: Places *Los Angeles, the largest city in California and the Western US *Angeles City, the most populous city in Central Luzon, Philippines *Angeles National Forest, a national forest on the outskirts of Los Angeles **Angele ...
''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', runs through the
San Gabriel Mountains The San Gabriel Mountains ( es, Sierra de San Gabriel) are a mountain range located in northern Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County and western San Bernardino County, California, United States. The mountain range is part of the Tr ...
with scenic views of the
Los Angeles Basin The Los Angeles Basin is a sedimentary basin located in Southern California, in a region known as the Peninsular Ranges. The basin is also connected to an anomalous group of east-west trending chains of mountains collectively known as the Tr ...
and the
Mojave Desert The Mojave Desert ( ; mov, Hayikwiir Mat'aar; es, Desierto de Mojave) is a desert in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the Southwestern United States. It is named for the indigenous Mojave people. It is located primarily in ...
****Designated May 12, 1971, in
Los Angeles County Los Angeles County, officially the County of Los Angeles, and sometimes abbreviated as L.A. County, is the most populous county in the United States and in the U.S. state of California, with 9,861,224 residents estimated as of 2022. It is the ...
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La Cañada Flintridge LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure ...
to
San Bernardino County San Bernardino County (), officially the County of San Bernardino, is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, and is located within the Inland Empire area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 2,181, ...
* State Route 3 ** SR 36 near
Peanut The peanut (''Arachis hypogaea''), also known as the groundnut, goober (US), pindar (US) or monkey nut (UK), is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible Seed, seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, important to both small ...
to Montague *
State Route 4 Route 4, or Highway 4, may refer to several highways in the following countries: International * AH4, Asian Highway 4 * European route E04 * European route E004 * Cairo – Cape Town Highway Albania * SH-4 road in Albania from Durres to Kakav ...
** SR 160 in
Antioch Antioch on the Orontes (; grc-gre, Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπὶ Ὀρόντου, ''Antiókheia hē epì Oróntou'', Learned ; also Syrian Antioch) grc-koi, Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπὶ Ὀρόντου; or Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπ ...
to SR 84 near Brentwood ** SR 49 in
Angels Camp Angels Camp, also known as City of Angels and formerly Angel's Camp, Angels, Angels City, Carson's Creek and Clearlake, is the only incorporated city in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 3,836 at the 2010 census, up ...
to SR 89 near
Markleeville Markleeville (formerly, Markleville) is a census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 210 at the 2010 census, up from 197 at the 2000 census. History Jacob J. Marklee founded ...
***Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Scenic Byway A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Co ...
)'', crossing of the
Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada () is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily ...
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Ebbetts Pass Ebbetts Pass (el. ), named after John Ebbetts, is a high mountain pass through the Sierra Nevada range in Alpine County, California. Ebbetts is the eastern of two passes in the area traversed by State Route 4. The western pass is the Pacific Grad ...
past giant sequoia groves ****Designated November 9, 1971, in
Calaveras County Calaveras County (), officially the County of Calaveras, is a county in both the Gold Country and High Sierra regions of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,292. The county seat is San Andreas. Angels Ca ...
: Arnold to
Alpine County , other_name = , settlement_type = List of counties in California, County , image_skyline = , image_flag = Flag of Alpine County, California.svg , flag_size = , image_seal ...
****Designated September 14, 1970, in
Alpine County , other_name = , settlement_type = List of counties in California, County , image_skyline = , image_flag = Flag of Alpine County, California.svg , flag_size = , image_seal ...
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Calaveras County Calaveras County (), officially the County of Calaveras, is a county in both the Gold Country and High Sierra regions of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,292. The county seat is San Andreas. Angels Ca ...
to SR 89 near
Markleeville Markleeville (formerly, Markleville) is a census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 210 at the 2010 census, up from 197 at the 2000 census. History Jacob J. Marklee founded ...
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Interstate 5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Califor ...
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Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...
to SR 75 in southern
San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
** SR 75 near
Downtown San Diego Downtown San Diego is the city center of San Diego, California, the eighth largest city in the United States. In 2010, the Centre City area had a population of more than 28,000. Downtown San Diego serves as the cultural and financial center and ...
to SR 74 in
San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (Spanish for "St. John of Capistrano") is a city in Orange County, California, located along the Orange Coast. The population was 34,593 at the 2010 census. San Juan Capistrano was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when St. ...
** I-210 in
Sylmar Sylmar is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley and is the northernmost neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles. Historically known for its profusion of sylvan olive orchards, Sylmar can trace its past to the 18th century and th ...
to SR 126 in
Santa Clarita Santa Clarita (; Spanish for "Little St. Clare") is a city in northwestern Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California. With a 2020 census population of 228,673, it is the third-largest city by population in Los Angeles County, the 17th ...
** SR 152 near Los Banos to I-580 near Tracy ***West Side Freeway, follows the western edge of the agricultural areas of the Central Valley, paralleling the
California Aqueduct The Governor Edmund G. Brown California Aqueduct is a system of canals, tunnels, and pipelines that conveys water collected from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and valleys of Northern and Central California to Southern California. Named after Cali ...
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Delta–Mendota Canal The Delta–Mendota Canal is a aqueduct in central California, United States. The canal was designed and completed in 1951 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Central Valley Project. It carries freshwater to replace San Joaquin R ...
****Designated October 25, 1968, in
Merced County Merced County ( ), is a county located in the northern San Joaquin Valley section of the Central Valley, in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 281,202. The county seat is Merced. The county is named after ...
: SR 152 near Los Banos to
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Merced County Merced County ( ), is a county located in the northern San Joaquin Valley section of the Central Valley, in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 281,202. The county seat is Merced. The county is named after ...
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San Joaquin County San Joaquin County (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''San Joaquín'', meaning "Joachim, St. Joachim"), officially the County of San Joaquin, is a county (United States), county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States Census, 20 ...
****Designated June 7, 1974, in
San Joaquin County San Joaquin County (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''San Joaquín'', meaning "Joachim, St. Joachim"), officially the County of San Joaquin, is a county (United States), county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States Census, 20 ...
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to I-580 near Tracy ** SR 44 in Redding to
Shasta Lake Shasta Lake, also popularly known as Lake Shasta, is a reservoir in Shasta County, California, United States. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the Sacramento River by Shasta Dam, the ninth tallest dam in the United State ...
** SR 89 near
Mount Shasta Mount Shasta ( Shasta: ''Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki''; Karuk: ''Úytaahkoo'') is a potentially active volcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California. At an elevation of , it is the second-highest peak in the Cascades ...
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US 97 The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...
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Weed A weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, "a plant in the wrong place", or a plant growing where it is not wanted.Harlan, J. R., & deWet, J. M. (1965). Some thoughts about weeds. ''Economic botany'', ''19''(1), 16-24. ...
** SR 3 in
Yreka Yreka ( ) is the county seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States, near the Shasta River; the city has an area of about , most of it land. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,807, reflecting a meager increase fro ...
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Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
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Interstate 8 Interstate 8 (I-8) is an Interstate Highway in the southwestern United States. It runs from the southern edge of Mission Bay at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in San Diego, California, almost at the Pacific Ocean, to the junction with I-10, ...
**Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in
San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
to SR 98 near
Ocotillo ''Fouquieria splendens'' (commonly known as ocotillo (), but also referred to as buggywhip, coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus) is a plant indigenous to the Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan ...
* State Route 9 ** SR 1 in Santa Cruz to SR 17 in
Los Gatos Los Gatos (, ; ) is an List of municipalities in California, incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population is 33,529 according to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is located in the San Franci ...
***Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, scenic drive through suburban areas in and near Saratoga at the foot of the
Santa Cruz Mountains The Santa Cruz Mountains, part of the Pacific Coast Ranges, are a mountain range in central and Northern California, United States. They form a ridge down the San Francisco Peninsula, south of San Francisco. They separate the Pacific Ocean from ...
****Designated October 18, 1979, in
Santa Clara County Santa Clara County, officially the County of Santa Clara, is the sixth-most populous county in the U.S. state of California, with a population of 1,936,259, as of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Santa Clara County and neighboring Sa ...
: SR 35 at
Saratoga Gap Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve is a 1540-acre regional park located near Saratoga Gap in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Santa Clara County, California. The preserve is owned and operated by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The preserve ...
to Saratoga Sunnyvale Road in Saratoga ****Designated May 2, 1968, in
Santa Clara County Santa Clara County, officially the County of Santa Clara, is the sixth-most populous county in the U.S. state of California, with a population of 1,936,259, as of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Santa Clara County and neighboring Sa ...
: Saratoga Sunnyvale Road in Saratoga to
Los Gatos Los Gatos (, ; ) is an List of municipalities in California, incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population is 33,529 according to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is located in the San Franci ...
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Interstate 10 Interstate 10 (I-10) is the southernmost cross-country highway in the American Interstate Highway System. I-10 is the fourth-longest Interstate in the United States at , following I-90, I-80, and I-40. This freeway is part of the originally pl ...
** SR 38 in Redlands to SR 62 near
White Water Whitewater forms in a rapid context, in particular, when a river's gradient changes enough to generate so much turbulence that air is trapped within the water. This forms an unstable current that froths, making the water appear opaque and w ...
* State Route 12 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in Santa Rosa, California, Santa Rosa to State Route 121 (California), SR 121 near Sonoma, California, Sonoma ***Valley of the Moon Highway, passes through various wineries and vineyards of Sonoma Valley ****Designated December 17, 1974, in Sonoma County, California, Sonoma County: Santa Rosa, California, Santa Rosa to Agua Caliente, Sonoma County, California, Agua Caliente *State Route 13 (California), State Route 13 **State Route 24 (California), SR 24 in Oakland, California, Oakland to I-580 in Oakland *State Route 14 (California), State Route 14 **State Route 58 (California), SR 58 near Mojave, California, Mojave to U.S. Route 395 in California, US 395 near Little Lake, Inyo County, California, Little Lake *Interstate 15 (California), Interstate 15 **State Route 76 (California), SR 76 near Pala, California, Pala to State Route 91 (California), SR 91 in Corona, California, Corona **State Route 58 (California), SR 58 in Barstow, California, Barstow to State Route 127 (California), SR 127 at Baker, California, Baker *State Route 16 (California), State Route 16 **State Route 20 (California), SR 20 near Rumsey, California, Rumsey to Capay, California, Capay *State Route 17 (California), State Route 17 ** SR 1 in Santa Cruz to State Route 9 (California), SR 9 in
Los Gatos Los Gatos (, ; ) is an List of municipalities in California, incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population is 33,529 according to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is located in the San Franci ...
*State Route 18 (California), State Route 18 **State Route 138 (California), SR 138 at Crestline, California, Crestline to State Route 247 (California), SR 247 at Lucerne Valley, California, Lucerne Valley *State Route 20 (California), State Route 20 ** SR 1 in Fort Bragg, California, Fort Bragg to State Route 16 (California), SR 16 near Rumsey, California, Rumsey ** SR 49 in Grass Valley, California, Grass Valley to Interstate 80 (California), I-80 near Emigrant Gap, California, Emigrant Gap ***Part of the Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', scenic drive through the pine forests of Tahoe National Forest ****Designated March 12, 1971, in Nevada County, California, Nevada County: Relief, California, Relief to Bear Valley (Nevada County, California), Bear Valley *State Route 24 (California), State Route 24 **Caldecott Tunnel near Oakland, California, Oakland to Interstate 680 (California), I-680 in Walnut Creek, California, Walnut Creek ***Route 24, scenic drive through the rolling hills in Orinda, California, Orinda and Lafayette, California, Lafayette with a view of Mount Diablo going eastbound ****Designated October 22, 1982, in Contra Costa County, California, Contra Costa County: Caldecott Tunnel near Oakland, California, Oakland to Interstate 680 (California), I-680 in Walnut Creek, California, Walnut Creek *State Route 25 (California), State Route 25 **State Route 198 (California), SR 198 near Priest Valley, California, Priest Valley to State Route 156 (California), SR 156 near Hollister, California, Hollister *State Route 27 (California), State Route 27 ** SR 1 at Topanga Beach, California, Topanga Beach to Mulholland Drive in
Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ...
***Topanga Canyon Boulevard, runs through Topanga Canyon and part of Topanga State Park ****Designated March 22, 2017, in
Los Angeles County Los Angeles County, officially the County of Los Angeles, and sometimes abbreviated as L.A. County, is the most populous county in the United States and in the U.S. state of California, with 9,861,224 residents estimated as of 2022. It is the ...
: Topanga Canyon *State Route 28 (California), State Route 28 ** SR 89 in Tahoe City, California, Tahoe City to Nevada *State Route 29 (California), State Route 29 **State Route 37 (California), SR 37 in Vallejo, California, Vallejo to State Route 221 (California), SR 221 near Napa, California, Napa **Trancas Street in Napa, California, Napa to State Route 20 (California), SR 20 near Upper Lake, California, Upper Lake *State Route 33 (California), State Route 33 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in Ventura, California, Ventura to State Route 166 (California), SR 166 near Cuyama, California, Cuyama ***Jacinto Reyes Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', scenic drive through Los Padres National Forest past pine forests and semi-desert landscapes ****Designated February 18, 1972, in Ventura County, California, Ventura County: Wheeler Springs, California, Wheeler Springs to near Sespe Gorge ****Designated July 11, 1988, in Ventura County, California, Ventura County: near Sespe Gorge to near Pine Mountain Ridge Road ****Designated February 18, 1972, in Ventura County, California, Ventura County: near Pine Mountain Ridge Road to near Lockwood Valley Road ****Designated July 11, 1988, in Ventura County, California, Ventura County: near Lockwood Valley Road to
Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara County, California, officially the County of Santa Barbara, is located in Southern California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 448,229. The county seat is Santa Barbara, and the largest city is Santa Maria. Santa Barba ...
*State Route 35 (California), State Route 35 ** SR 17 near Redwood Estates, California, Redwood Estates to SR 1 in San Francisco, California, San Francisco ***Skyline Boulevard, runs along the ridge of the
Santa Cruz Mountains The Santa Cruz Mountains, part of the Pacific Coast Ranges, are a mountain range in central and Northern California, United States. They form a ridge down the San Francisco Peninsula, south of San Francisco. They separate the Pacific Ocean from ...
****Designated September 13, 1968, in
San Mateo County San Mateo County ( ), officially the County of San Mateo, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 764,442. Redwood City is the county seat, and the third most populated city following Daly ...
: Santa Cruz County to near Page Mill Road ****Designated January 22, 1968, in
San Mateo County San Mateo County ( ), officially the County of San Mateo, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 764,442. Redwood City is the county seat, and the third most populated city following Daly ...
: near Page Mill Road to State Route 92 (California), SR 92 near Crystal Springs Reservoir *State Route 36 (California), State Route 36 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Fortuna, California, Fortuna to SR 3 near
Peanut The peanut (''Arachis hypogaea''), also known as the groundnut, goober (US), pindar (US) or monkey nut (UK), is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible Seed, seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, important to both small ...
*State Route 37 (California), State Route 37 **State Route 251 (California), SR 251 near Nicasio, California, Nicasio to State Route 29 (California), SR 29 in Vallejo, California, Vallejo *State Route 38 (California), State Route 38 **Interstate 10 (California), I-10 in Redlands to State Route 18 (California), SR 18 at Big Bear Dam ***Rim of the World Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', drive through the San Bernardino Mountains with scenic views of forested mountains and desert areas ****Designated March 19, 1968, in
San Bernardino County San Bernardino County (), officially the County of San Bernardino, is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, and is located within the Inland Empire area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 2,181, ...
: Santa Ana River to State Lane near Sugarloaf, California, Sugarloaf *State Route 39 (California), State Route 39 ** I-210 in Azusa, California, Azusa to State Route 2 (California), SR 2 at Islip Saddle *Interstate 40 (California), Interstate 40 **Barstow, California, Barstow to Needles, California, Needles *State Route 41 (California), State Route 41 ** SR 1 in Morro Bay, California, Morro Bay to
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in Atascadero, California, Atascadero **State Route 46 (California), SR 46 near Cholame, California, Cholame to State Route 33 (California), SR 33 at Reef Station ** SR 49 at Oakhurst, California, Oakhurst to Yosemite National Park *State Route 44 (California), State Route 44 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
in Redding to SR 89 near Old Station, California, Old Station *State Route 46 (California), State Route 46 ** SR 1 near Cambria, California, Cambria to State Route 41 (California), SR 41 near Cholame, California, Cholame *State Route 49 (California), State Route 49 **State Route 41 (California), SR 41 at Oakhurst, California, Oakhurst to SR 89 at Sattley, California, Sattley ***Part of the Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', scenic drive through the Yuba River canyon past several historic mining communities of the California Gold Rush ****Designated July 14, 1971, in Sierra County, California, Sierra County: Yuba County, California, Yuba County to Yuba Pass *U.S. Route 50 (California), U.S. Route 50 ** SR 49 in Placerville, California, Placerville to Nevada ***Route 50, crossing of the
Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada () is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily ...
via the American River Canyon and Echo Summit towards Lake Tahoe ****Designated April 2, 1985, in El Dorado County, California, El Dorado County: Placerville Drive in Placerville, California, Placerville (west of SR 49) to Echo Summit ****Designated April 1, 1986, in El Dorado County, California, El Dorado County: Echo Summit to South Lake Tahoe, California, South Lake Tahoe *State Route 52 (California), State Route 52 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
to State Route 67 (California), SR 67 in Santee, California, Santee ***Route 52, runs along the northern boundary of Mission Trails Regional Park with scenic views of Cowles Mountain ****Designated February 2, 2016, in
San Diego County San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fi ...
: near Santo Road to near Mast Boulevard in San Diego *State Route 53 (California), State Route 53 **State Route 29 (California), SR 29 at Lower Lake, California, Lower Lake to State Route 20 (California), SR 20 near Clearlake, California, Clearlake *State Route 57 (California), State Route 57 **State Route 90 (California), SR 90 in Brea, California, Brea to State Route 60 (California), SR 60 near Industry, California, Industry *State Route 58 (California), State Route 58 **State Route 14 (California), SR 14 near Mojave, California, Mojave to Interstate 15 (California), I-15 in Barstow, California, Barstow *State Route 62 (California), State Route 62 **Interstate 10 (California), I-10 near
White Water Whitewater forms in a rapid context, in particular, when a river's gradient changes enough to generate so much turbulence that air is trapped within the water. This forms an unstable current that froths, making the water appear opaque and w ...
to Arizona ***Twentynine Palms Highway, runs through scenic high desert country and Joshua Tree National Monument ****Designated September 14, 1972, in Riverside County, California, Riverside County: Interstate 10 (California), I-10 near
White Water Whitewater forms in a rapid context, in particular, when a river's gradient changes enough to generate so much turbulence that air is trapped within the water. This forms an unstable current that froths, making the water appear opaque and w ...
to
San Bernardino County San Bernardino County (), officially the County of San Bernardino, is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, and is located within the Inland Empire area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 2,181, ...
*State Route 68 (California), State Route 68 **
Monterey Monterey (; es, Monterrey; Ohlone: ) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both ...
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US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in Salinas, California, Salinas ***Route 68, runs through areas of oak, sycamore, and pine trees east of
Monterey Monterey (; es, Monterrey; Ohlone: ) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both ...
****Designated June 19, 1968, in
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
: SR 1 in
Monterey Monterey (; es, Monterrey; Ohlone: ) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both ...
to Salinas River (California), Salinas River *State Route 70 (California), State Route 70 **State Route 149 (California), SR 149 at Wicks Corner to SR 89 at Blairsden, California, Blairsden *State Route 71 (California), State Route 71 **State Route 91 (California), SR 91 near Corona, California, Corona to State Route 83 (California), SR 83 in Chino Hills, California, Chino Hills *California State Route 74, State Route 74 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (Spanish for "St. John of Capistrano") is a city in Orange County, California, located along the Orange Coast. The population was 34,593 at the 2010 census. San Juan Capistrano was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when St. ...
to California State Route 111, SR 111 in Palm Desert, California ***Part of the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', scenic drive from the forests of San Bernardino National Forest to
Mojave Desert The Mojave Desert ( ; mov, Hayikwiir Mat'aar; es, Desierto de Mojave) is a desert in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the Southwestern United States. It is named for the indigenous Mojave people. It is located primarily in ...
areas ****Designated October 18, 1971, in Riverside County, California, Riverside County: San Bernardino National Forest west boundary to California State Route 111, SR 111 in Palm Desert, California, Palm Desert *California State Route 75, State Route 75 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
in southern
San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
to I-5 near Downtown San Diego, California, Downtown San Diego ***Silver Strand Highway, scenic drive along the Silver Strand (San Diego), Silver Strand and across the San Diego-Coronado Bridge ****Designated March 4, 1974, in
San Diego County San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fi ...
: Imperial Beach, California, Imperial Beach to Avenida del Sol in Coronado, California, Coronado ****Designated February 17, 1969, in
San Diego County San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fi ...
: San Diego-Coronado Bridge *State Route 76 (California), State Route 76 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
in Oceanside, California, Oceanside to State Route 79 (California), SR 79 near Lake Henshaw *State Route 78 (California), State Route 78 **State Route 79 (California), SR 79 at Santa Ysabel, California, Santa Ysabel to State Route 86 (California), SR 86 near Salton City, California, Salton City ***Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Road, traverses the low desert landscapes of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park ****Designated December 14, 1971, in
San Diego County San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fi ...
: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park *State Route 79 (California), State Route 79 **Interstate 8 (California), I-8 near Descanso, California, Descanso to State Route 371 (California), SR 371 at Aguanga, California, Aguanga *Interstate 80 (California), Interstate 80 **Interstate 280 (California), I-280 in San Francisco, California, San Francisco to State Route 61 (California), SR 61 in Oakland, California, Oakland **State Route 20 (California), SR 20 near Emigrant Gap, California, Emigrant Gap to Nevada *State Route 84 (California), State Route 84 **State Route 238 (California), SR 238 in Fremont, California, Fremont to Interstate 680 (California), I-680 near Sunol, California, Sunol ***Niles Canyon Road, runs through Niles Canyon ****Designated July 27, 2007, in Alameda County, California, Alameda County: State Route 238 (California), SR 238 in Fremont, California, Fremont to Interstate 680 (California), I-680 near Sunol, California, Sunol *State Route 88 (California), State Route 88 ** SR 49 in Jackson, California, Jackson to Nevada ***Carson Pass Highway, ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', crossing of the
Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada () is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily ...
via Carson Pass ****Designated July 30, 1986, in Amador County, California, Amador County: Dew Drop Ranger Station to
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****Designated September 14, 1970, in
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: Amador County, California, Amador County to Nevada *State Route 89 (California), State Route 89 **U.S. Route 395 in California, US 395 near Coleville, California, Coleville to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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Mount Shasta Mount Shasta ( Shasta: ''Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki''; Karuk: ''Úytaahkoo'') is a potentially active volcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California. At an elevation of , it is the second-highest peak in the Cascades ...
***Monitor Pass and Luther Pass Highways, and Lake Tahoe Road, scenic drive through the forests of
Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada () is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily ...
and along the southwestern side of Lake Tahoe ****Designated November 9, 1971, in Mono County, California, Mono County: Slinkard Valley to
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****Designated 1970-09-14 in
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: Mono County, California, Mono County to El Dorado County, California, El Dorado County ****Designated April 1, 1986, in El Dorado County, California, El Dorado County:
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to Placer County, California, Placer County *State Route 91 (California), State Route 91 **State Route 55 (California), SR 55 in Anaheim, California, Anaheim to Interstate 15 (California), I-15 in Corona, California, Corona ***Riverside Freeway, runs along the banks of the Santa Ana River past riparian areas and chaparral vegetation ****Designated Novembere 15, 1971, in Orange County, California, Orange County: State Route 55 (California), SR 55 in Anaheim, California, Anaheim to Anaheim, California, Anaheim east limit *State Route 92 (California), State Route 92 ** SR 1 in
Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay is a coastal city in San Mateo County, California, United States, approximately south of San Francisco. Its population was 11,795 as of the 2020 census. Immediately at the north of Half Moon Bay is Pillar Point Harbor and the un ...
to Interstate 280 (California), I-280 near Crystal Springs Reservoir *State Route 94 (California), State Route 94 **State Route 125 (California), SR 125 near Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, Spring Valley to Interstate 8 (California), I-8 near Jacumba, California, Jacumba *State Route 96 (California), State Route 96 **State Route 299 (California), SR 299 at Willow Creek, California, Willow Creek to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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Yreka Yreka ( ) is the county seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States, near the Shasta River; the city has an area of about , most of it land. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,807, reflecting a meager increase fro ...
*U.S. Route 97 (California), U.S. Route 97 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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Weed A weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, "a plant in the wrong place", or a plant growing where it is not wanted.Harlan, J. R., & deWet, J. M. (1965). Some thoughts about weeds. ''Economic botany'', ''19''(1), 16-24. ...
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Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
*U.S. Route 101 (California), U.S. Route 101 **State Route 27 (California), SR 27 in Woodland Hills, California, Woodland Hills to State Route 46 (California), SR 46 in Paso Robles, California, Paso Robles *** Gaviota Coast segment of the El Camino Real (California), El Camino Real, scenic drive along the
Pacific coast Pacific coast may be used to reference any coastline that borders the Pacific Ocean. Geography Americas Countries on the western side of the Americas have a Pacific coast as their western or southwestern border, except for Panama, where the Pac ...
and through the Santa Ynez Mountains ****Designated December 13, 2016, in
Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara County, California, officially the County of Santa Barbara, is located in Southern California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 448,229. The county seat is Santa Barbara, and the largest city is Santa Maria. Santa Barba ...
: Goleta, California, Goleta west limit to SR 1 in Las Cruces **Golden Gate Bridge to SR 1 near
Marin City Marin City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marin County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,993, up from 2,666 in 2010. It is located northwest of downtown Sausalito, ...
** SR 1 at Leggett to U.S. Route 199 (California), US 199 near Crescent City, California, Crescent City ***Redwood Highway, runs through the redwood forests of Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park ****Designated February 18, 1970, in Del Norte County, California, Del Norte County: Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park **State Route 197 (California), SR 197 near Smith River, California, Smith River to
Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
*State Route 108 (California), State Route 108 ** SR 49 in Sonora, California, Sonora to U.S. Route 395 in California, US 395 near Bridgeport, California, Bridgeport *State Route 111 (California), State Route 111 **Bombay Beach, California, Bombay Beach to State Route 195 (California), SR 195 at Mecca, California, Mecca ** SR 74 in Palm Desert, California, Palm Desert to Interstate 10 (California), I-10 near
White Water Whitewater forms in a rapid context, in particular, when a river's gradient changes enough to generate so much turbulence that air is trapped within the water. This forms an unstable current that froths, making the water appear opaque and w ...
*State Route 116 (California), State Route 116 ** SR 1 near Jenner, California, Jenner to
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in Cotati, California, Cotati ***Route 116, scenic drive along the Russian River (California), Russian River ****Designated September 20, 1988, in Sonoma County, California, Sonoma County: SR 1 near Jenner, California, Jenner to Sebastopol, California, Sebastopol east limit *State Route 118 (California), State Route 118 **State Route 23 (California), SR 23 in Moorpark, California, Moorpark to De Soto Avenue in
Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ...
*State Route 120 (California), State Route 120 **Yosemite National Park to U.S. Route 395 in California, US 395 near Mono Lake *State Route 121 (California), State Route 121 **State Route 37 (California), SR 37 near Sears Point, California, Sears Point to State Route 12 (California), SR 12 near Sonoma, California, Sonoma **State Route 221 (California), SR 221 in Napa, California, Napa to Trancas Street near Napa *State Route 125 (California), State Route 125 **State Route 94 (California), SR 94 near Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, Spring Valley to Interstate 8 (California), I-8 in La Mesa, California, La Mesa ***Route 125, passes through scenic areas west of Mount Helix ****Designated March 1, 1971, in
San Diego County San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fi ...
: State Route 94 (California), SR 94 near Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, Spring Valley to Interstate 8 (California), I-8 in La Mesa, California, La Mesa *State Route 126 (California), State Route 126 **State Route 150 (California), SR 150 in Santa Paula, California, Santa Paula to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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Santa Clarita Santa Clarita (; Spanish for "Little St. Clare") is a city in northwestern Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California. With a 2020 census population of 228,673, it is the third-largest city by population in Los Angeles County, the 17th ...
*State Route 127 (California), State Route 127 **Interstate 15 (California), I-15 at Baker, California, Baker to Nevada *State Route 138 (California), State Route 138 **State Route 2 (California), SR 2 near
Wrightwood Wrightwood is a census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. It sits at an elevation of . The population was 4,525 at the 2010 census, up from the population of 3,837 at the 2000 census. Wrightwood is located northeast of Lo ...
to State Route 18 (California), SR 18 at Crestline, California, Crestline *State Route 139 (California), State Route 139 **State Route 299 (California), SR 299 near Canby, California, Canby to
Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
*State Route 140 (California), State Route 140 ** SR 49 at Mariposa, California, Mariposa to Yosemite National Park ***Route 140, scenic drive through the Merced River Canyon to Yosemite National Park ****Designated August 30, 1991, in Mariposa County, California, Mariposa County: Mariposa, California, Mariposa to El Portal, California, El Portal *State Route 142 (California), State Route 142 **Brea, California, Brea to Peyton Drive in Chino Hills, California, Chino Hills *State Route 146 (California), State Route 146 **Pinnacles National Park to State Route 25 (California), SR 25 near Paicines, California, Paicines *State Route 150 (California), State Route 150 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in Carpinteria, California, Carpinteria to SR 126 in Santa Paula, California, Santa Paula *State Route 151 (California), State Route 151 **Shasta Dam to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
in Shasta Lake, California, Shasta Lake ***Shasta Dam Boulevard, runs along the slope of a ridge overlooking
Shasta Lake Shasta Lake, also popularly known as Lake Shasta, is a reservoir in Shasta County, California, United States. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the Sacramento River by Shasta Dam, the ninth tallest dam in the United State ...
and the Sacramento River ****Designated September 9, 1981, in Shasta County, California, Shasta County: Shasta Dam to Shasta Lake, California, Shasta Lake *State Route 152 (California), State Route 152 ** SR 1 in Watsonville, California, Watsonville to Hecker Pass **State Route 156 (California), SR 156 near San Felipe, California, San Felipe to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
near Los Banos ***Pacheco Pass Road, runs along the northern and eastern shore of the San Luis Reservoir, and through the western edge of the Central Valley ****Designated June 19, 1970, in
Merced County Merced County ( ), is a county located in the northern San Joaquin Valley section of the Central Valley, in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 281,202. The county seat is Merced. The county is named after ...
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Santa Clara County Santa Clara County, officially the County of Santa Clara, is the sixth-most populous county in the U.S. state of California, with a population of 1,936,259, as of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Santa Clara County and neighboring Sa ...
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I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
near Los Banos *State Route 154 (California), State Route 154 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Los Olivos, California, Los Olivos to US 101 in Santa Barbara, California, Santa Barbara ***San Marcos Pass Road, passes through the Santa Ynez Valley and over San Marcos Pass in the Santa Ynez Mountains ****Designated November 22, 1968, in
Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara County, California, officially the County of Santa Barbara, is located in Southern California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 448,229. The county seat is Santa Barbara, and the largest city is Santa Maria. Santa Barba ...
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US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Los Olivos, California, Los Olivos to US 101 in Santa Barbara, California, Santa Barbara *State Route 156 (California), State Route 156 ** SR 1 near Castroville, California, Castroville to SR 152 near San Felipe, California, San Felipe ***Route 156, traverses agricultural areas, particularly artichoke crops, between Castroville, California, Castroville (nicknamed the "Artichoke Center of the World") and Prunedale, California, Prunedale ****Designated September 14, 1972, in
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
: Castroville, California, Castroville to
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Prunedale, California, Prunedale *State Route 158 (California), State Route 158 **U.S. Route 395 in California, US 395 at June Lake Junction, California, June Lake Junction to US 395 at Grant Lake Junction, California, Grant Lake Junction *State Route 160 (California), State Route 160 **State Route 4 (California), SR 4 in
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to Sacramento, California, Sacramento ***River Road, runs along the Sacramento River in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta ****Designated October 3, 1969, in Sacramento County, California, Sacramento County: Contra Costa County, California, Contra Costa County to Sacramento, California, Sacramento *State Route 161 (California), State Route 161 **
US 97 The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...
near Dorris, California, Dorris to State Route 139 (California), SR 139 near Tulelake, California, Tulelake * State Route 163 **Ash Street in Downtown San Diego, California, Downtown San Diego to Interstate 8 (California), I-8 in
San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
***Cabrillo Freeway, a landscaped parkway through Balboa Park in
San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
****Designated April 24, 1992, in
San Diego County San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fi ...
: Balboa Park *State Route 166 (California), State Route 166 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Santa Maria, California, Santa Maria to State Route 33 (California), SR 33 near Cuyama, California, Cuyama *State Route 168 (California), State Route 168 **State Route 65 (California), SR 65 near Clovis, California, Clovis to Huntington Lake **Camp Sabrina to State Route 266 (California), SR 266 at Oasis, Mono County, California, Oasis ***Part of the Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', scenic drive through the eastern side of the
Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada () is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily ...
****Designated June 19, 1970, in Inyo County, California, Inyo County: Camp Sabrina to Bishop, California, Bishop *State Route 173 (California), State Route 173 **State Route 138 (California), SR 138 in Hesperia, California, Hesperia to State Route 18 (California), SR 18 near Lake Arrowhead, California, Lake Arrowhead * State Route 174 **Bear River (Feather River), Bear River to Grass Valley, California, Grass Valley *State Route 178 (California), State Route 178 **Death Valley National Park to State Route 127 (California), SR 127 near Shoshone, California, Shoshone *State Route 180 (California), State Route 180 **State Route 65 (California), SR 65 near Minkler, California, Minkler to Kings Canyon (California), Kings Canyon ***Part of the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', scenic drive through the
Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada () is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily ...
to Kings Canyon National Park ****Designated October 15, 2015, in Fresno County, California, Fresno County: near Minkler, California, Minkler to Tulare County, California, Tulare County ****Designated October 15, 2015, in Tulare County, California, Tulare County: Fresno County, California, Fresno County to near General Grant Grove ****Designated October 15, 2015, in Fresno County, California, Fresno County: near General Grant Grove to Kings Canyon (California), Kings Canyon *State Route 190 (California), State Route 190 **State Route 65 (California), SR 65 in Porterville, California, Porterville to State Route 127 (California), SR 127 at Death Valley Junction, California, Death Valley Junction ***Death Valley Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Scenic Byway A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Co ...
)'', scenic drive through Death Valley National Park, the lowest place in North America, surrounded by mountains ****Designated May 10, 1968, in Inyo County, California, Inyo County: Death Valley National Park (original boundaries) ****Designated January 7, 2002, in Inyo County, California, Inyo County: Death Valley National Park (new boundaries) *State Route 197 (California), State Route 197 **U.S. Route 199 (California), US 199 near Hiouchi, California, Hiouchi to
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Smith River, California, Smith River *State Route 198 (California), State Route 198 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near San Lucas, California, San Lucas to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
near Coalinga, California, Coalinga **State Route 99 (California), SR 99 near Goshen, California, Goshen to Sequoia National Park *U.S. Route 199 (California), U.S. Route 199 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Crescent City, California, Crescent City to
Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
*State Route 203 (California), State Route 203 **Minaret Summit to U.S. Route 395 in California, US 395 near Mammoth Lakes, California, Mammoth Lakes *State Route 209 (California), State Route 209 **Point Loma to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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San Diego San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eigh ...
*Interstate 210 (California), Interstate 210/State Route 210 (California), State Route 210 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
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Sylmar Sylmar is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley and is the northernmost neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles. Historically known for its profusion of sylvan olive orchards, Sylmar can trace its past to the 18th century and th ...
to State Route 134 (California), SR 134 in
Pasadena Pasadena ( ) is a city in Los Angeles County, California, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is the most populous city and the primary cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. Old Pasadena is the city's original commercial district. Its ...
**State Route 330 (California), SR 330 San Bernardino, California, San Bernardinoto Interstate 10 (California), I-10 in Redlands *State Route 221 (California), State Route 221 **State Route 29 (California), SR 29 near Napa, California, Napa to State Route 121 (California), SR 121 in Napa *State Route 236 (California), State Route 236 **State Route 9 (California), SR 9 at Boulder Creek, California, Boulder Creek to SR 9 at Waterman Gap *State Route 239 (California), State Route 239 ** I-580 near Tracy to State Route 4 (California), SR 4 near Brentwood *State Route 243 (California), State Route 243 ** SR 74 at Mountain Center, California, Mountain Center to Interstate 10 (California), I-10 in Banning, California, Banning ***Part of the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway ''(also a
National Forest Scenic Byway The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987. __TOC__ List The following roadways were listed b ...
)'', scenic drive from the ridge of the San Bernardino Mountains to the San Bernardino Valley ****Designated March 21, 1972, in Riverside County, California, Riverside County: SR 74 at Mountain Center, California, Mountain Center to Banning, California, Banning *State Route 247 (California), State Route 247 ** SR 62 in Yucca Valley, California, Yucca Valley to Interstate 15 (California), I-15 in Barstow, California, Barstow *State Route 251 (California), State Route 251 **State Route 37 (California), SR 37 near Nicasio, California, Nicasio to SR 1 near Point Reyes Station, California, Point Reyes Station *State Route 254 (California), State Route 254 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Phillipsville, California, Phillipsville to US 101 near Stafford, Humboldt County, California, Stafford *State Route 266 (California), State Route 266 **Nevada east of Oasis, Mono County, California, Oasis to State Route 168 (California), SR 168 at Oasis *Interstate 280 (California), Interstate 280 **Interstate 880 (California), I-880/ SR 17 in San Jose, California, San Jose to Interstate 80 (California), I-80 in San Francisco, California, San Francisco ***Junipero Serra Freeway, nicknamed as the "World's Most Beautiful Freeway", scenic route through the hills of the San Francisco Peninsula ****Designated April 28, 1980, in
San Mateo County San Mateo County ( ), officially the County of San Mateo, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 764,442. Redwood City is the county seat, and the third most populated city following Daly ...
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Santa Clara County Santa Clara County, officially the County of Santa Clara, is the sixth-most populous county in the U.S. state of California, with a population of 1,936,259, as of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Santa Clara County and neighboring Sa ...
to South San Francisco, California, South San Francisco *State Route 299 (California), State Route 299 **
US 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
in Arcata, California, Arcata to State Route 96 (California), SR 96 at Willow Creek, California, Willow Creek ** SR 3 at Weaverville, California, Weaverville to
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
in Redding ** SR 89 near Burney, California, Burney to State Route 139 (California), SR 139 near Canby, California, Canby *State Route 330 (California), State Route 330 **State Route 210 (California), SR 210 San Bernardino, California, San Bernardino to State Route 18 (California), SR 18 at Running Springs, California, Running Springs *U.S. Route 395 (California), U.S. Route 395 **State Route 14 (California), SR 14 near Little Lake, Inyo County, California, Little Lake to SR 89 near Coleville, California, Coleville ***Route 395, runs through the Owens Valley and high desert meadows, with views of the ranges and peaks of the Eastern
Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada () is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily ...
****Designated June 30, 1970, in Inyo County, California, Inyo County: Independence, California, Independence to Fish Springs, California, Fish Springs ****Designated June 5, 2000, in Mono County, California, Mono County: Inyo County, California, Inyo County to near Crowley Lake ****Designated November 9, 1971, in Mono County, California, Mono County: near Crowley Lake to near Mammoth Lakes, California, Mammoth Lakes ****Designated June 5, 2000, in Mono County, California, Mono County: near Mammoth Lakes, California, Mammoth Lakes to State Route 120 (California), SR 120 near Mono Lake ****Designated June 5, 2000, in Mono County, California, Mono County: Lee Vining, California, Lee Vining to Bridgeport, California, Bridgeport ****Designated June 5, 2000, in Mono County, California, Mono County: Bridgeport, California, Bridgeport to Walker, Mono County, California, Walker *Interstate 580 (California), Interstate 580 **
I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
near Tracy to Interstate 80 (California), I-80 in Oakland, California, Oakland ***Route 580, traverses the eastern edge of the California Coast Ranges, Coast Ranges and the western edge of the Central Valley ****Designated June 7, 1974, in
San Joaquin County San Joaquin County (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''San Joaquín'', meaning "Joachim, St. Joachim"), officially the County of San Joaquin, is a county (United States), county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States Census, 20 ...
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I-5 Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main north–south Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific coast of the contiguous U.S. from Mexico to Canada. It travels through the states of Californi ...
near Tracy to Alameda County, California, Alameda County ****Designated February 18, 1970, in Alameda County, California, Alameda County:
San Joaquin County San Joaquin County (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''San Joaquín'', meaning "Joachim, St. Joachim"), officially the County of San Joaquin, is a county (United States), county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States Census, 20 ...
to Interstate 205 (California), I-205 near Tracy ***MacArthur Freeway, scenic landscaped route through Oakland, California, Oakland ****Designated June 25, 1976, in Alameda County, California, Alameda County: San Leandro, California, San Leandro to Interstate 980 (California), I-980/State Route 24 (California), SR 24 in Oakland, California, Oakland *Interstate 680 (California), Interstate 680 **Milpitas, California, Milpitas to State Route 24 (California), SR 24 in Walnut Creek, California, Walnut Creek ***Route 680, crosses wooded hills and valleys of the California Coast Ranges, Coast Ranges ****Designated June 15, 1978, in Alameda County, California, Alameda County: California State Route 238, SR 238 in Fremont, California, Fremont to Bernal Avenue in Pleasanton, California, Pleasanton ****Designated October 22, 1982, in Alameda County, California, Alameda County: Bernal Avenue in Pleasanton, California, Pleasanton to Contra Costa County, California, Contra Costa County ****Designated October 22, 1982, in Contra Costa County, California, Contra Costa County: Alameda County, California, Alameda County to State Route 24 (California), SR 24 in Walnut Creek, California, Walnut Creek


Designated county highways

*County Route A18 (California), County Route A18 **Lake Boulevard, scenic drive overlooking
Shasta Lake Shasta Lake, also popularly known as Lake Shasta, is a reservoir in Shasta County, California, United States. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the Sacramento River by Shasta Dam, the ninth tallest dam in the United State ...
***Designated 1981 in Shasta County, California, Shasta County: Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area *Monterey County Route G14, County Route G14 **Nacimiento Lake Drive and Interlake Road, travels through the foothills of the Santa Lucia Range in the vicinity of Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio ***Designated 1981 in
San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo County (), officially the County of San Luis Obispo, is a county on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 282,424. The county seat is San Luis Obispo. Junípero Serra founded the Mission ...
: Chimney Rock Road near Paso Robles, California, Paso Robles to
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
***Designated 1971 in
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
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San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo County (), officially the County of San Luis Obispo, is a county on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 282,424. The county seat is San Luis Obispo. Junípero Serra founded the Mission ...
to County Route G18 (California), CR G18 (Jolon Road) at Lockwood, Monterey County, California, Lockwood *County Route G20 (California), County Route G20 **Laureles Grade, a steep, winding scenic road between Carmel Valley Village, California, Carmel Valley Village and
Monterey Monterey (; es, Monterrey; Ohlone: ) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both ...
***Designated 1969 in
Monterey County Monterey County ( ), officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 439,035. The county's largest city and county seat is Salinas. Montere ...
: Carmel Valley Road to SR 68 near
Monterey Monterey (; es, Monterrey; Ohlone: ) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both ...
*County Route N1 (California), County Route N1 **Malibu Canyon Road and Las Virgenes Road, traverses Malibu Canyon and the Santa Monica Mountains ***Designated 2002 in
Los Angeles County Los Angeles County, officially the County of Los Angeles, and sometimes abbreviated as L.A. County, is the most populous county in the United States and in the U.S. state of California, with 9,861,224 residents estimated as of 2022. It is the ...
: California State Route 1, SR 1 in Malibu, California, Malibu to Lost Hills Road in Calabasas, California, Calabasas *Mulholland Highway **The western segment of Mulholland Highway through the Santa Monica Mountains from Leo Carrillo State Park to Rocky Oaks ***Designated 2002 in
Los Angeles County Los Angeles County, officially the County of Los Angeles, and sometimes abbreviated as L.A. County, is the most populous county in the United States and in the U.S. state of California, with 9,861,224 residents estimated as of 2022. It is the ...
: California State Route 1, SR 1 at Leo Carrillo State Park to County Route N9 (California), CR N9 (Kanan Dume Road) near Cornell, Los Angeles County, California, Cornell **The segment of Mulholland Highway through Malibu Creek State Park ***Designated 2002 in
Los Angeles County Los Angeles County, officially the County of Los Angeles, and sometimes abbreviated as L.A. County, is the most populous county in the United States and in the U.S. state of California, with 9,861,224 residents estimated as of 2022. It is the ...
: Cornell Road to Las Virgenes Road *River Road **The segment of River Road not signed as part of SR 160 that runs along the Sacramento River in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. Includes a portion of County Route E13 (California), County Route E13. ***Designated 1969 in Sacramento County, California, Sacramento County: SR 160 near Isleton, California, Isleton to SR 160 near Paintersville, California, Paintersville


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Caltrans: Scenic Highways
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