Junction of Highway #101. Note: overlap of Highway #101 ends at this point. North to cities of Los Alamos, Santa Maria. Point of Interest at this point of Highway #1 is called 'The Auto Tour Route.' This national trail commemorates the route followed by Spanish commander Juan Bautista de Anza when he led a contingent of 30 soldiers and their families to found a presido and mission near San Fransisco Bay. California Pacific Coast Highway This coastal highway winds along some of the most spectacular ocean views in the U.S. The highway contains countless examples of the many intrinsic qualities that make a highway a National Scenic Byway--qualities like perfect views of ocean waves breaking on rocky shorelines and cliffs, dozens of historical landmarks like Spanish Missions and Spanish settlements.