Best stops on CA-1 in California

All 119 exits ranked by what a road-tripper actually needs: real food choice, easy gas, 24-hour service, and the stops worth a detour. Winners below.

1. Exit 1 — Dana Point

Milepost 1 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 14 hotels

2. Exit 17 — Newport Beach

Milepost 17 · 14 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 14 hotels

3. Exit 21 — Newport Shores

Milepost 21 · 14 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 14 hotels

4. Exit 35 — Rossmoor

Milepost 35 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 10 hotels

5. Exit 38 — Long Beach

Milepost 38 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 14 hotels

6. Exit 43 — Wilmington

Milepost 43 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 14 hotels

7. Exit 47 — Lomita

Milepost 47 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 14 hotels

8. Exit 51 — Torrance

Milepost 51 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 14 hotels

9. Exit 55 — Hermosa Beach

Milepost 55 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 14 hotels

10. Exit 58 — El Segundo

Milepost 58 · 14 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 14 hotels

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