10 beautiful coastal drives across North America

California's Pacific Coast Highway, or Highway 1, is one of the most iconic American roads -- and one of the most beautiful. As you make your way from San Francisco to Los Angeles, the road hugs the shores of the Pacific, passing through Big Sur National Park, Malibu and Santa Barbara along the way.(Photo: cjuneau)Road trips are a blast for so many reasons, but nothing enhances the experience like spectacular scenery.