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The 7 Most Scenic Coastal Drives Around the World

From dramatic Pacific cliffs to the sun-drenched twists of the Amalfi Coast, explore oceanfront roads that redefine the journey.

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Published August 10, 2026 Updated recently 1 min read
The 7 Most Scenic Coastal Drives Around the World
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There is an elemental freedom found only on coastal highways—where sea spray meets open asphalt and every curve reveals a new horizon.

1. California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Carved into vertical granite cliffs high above the Pacific Ocean, Highway 1 through Big Sur represents one of human engineering’s greatest harmonies with nature.

2. Amalfi Drive, Italy

Stretching between Sorrento and Amalfi, this narrow road clings precariously to limestone cliffs blanketed in pastel villages and lemon groves.

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