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US Highway 101 Celebrates a Century of Connecting Pacific Coast Communities
Quick Smiles:
- US Highway 101 reaches its 100-year milestone
- The scenic route links three Pacific states and countless communities
- Travelers can still enjoy the same breathtaking coastal views today
One hundred years ago today, crews completed construction on US Highway 101, the ribbon of asphalt that hugs the Pacific shoreline from Southern California to Washington state.
The finished road linked remote coastal towns, bustling cities, and national treasures, giving generations of families a direct path to ocean views and outdoor adventures.
Along the way, the highway crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and winds past towering redwoods, inviting drivers to slow down and savor the scenery.
“The highway isn’t just pavement—it’s a storybook of the West Coast,” one longtime traveler shared.
Today, road-trippers still roll down their windows to catch the salt air, proving that the century-old dream of an unbroken coastal route remains as inspiring as ever.
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