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Best fuel stops for long stretches on Route 1

Cruz Daley 8/12/2026 12:00am

Just drove from Big Sur to Monterey and found this tiny gas station near Gorda that's surprisingly reliable for a fill-up before the windy stretch. Been using it for years but wanted to share with others, also curious if anyone else has any recs for fuel stops along the PCH

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