True, but if your going to a new place you might as well see the shittiest part first and get it over with. :D
Seriously though, the hiway 1 drive kicks butt.
I have done it in cars and on motorcycles both from the Oregon coast all the way down to Santa Barbara and it was a blast every time.
Be sure to check out Monterey when you go through.
Cambria is also nice.
Driving the coast line eats up more time that you expect it to though.
