Here’s why you need a PCH road trip.. 1. Officially U.S. Route 1 Though it’s often called the PCH, its official designation is California State Route 1, also known as U.S. Route 1 in some stretches. 2. Over 20 State Parks The PCH passes through or near more than 20 state parks and protected areas — including Point Lobos, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, Redwoods National & State Parks, and Morro Bay State Park. 3. Bixby Creek Bridge is Iconic One of the most photographed spots on the PCH, Bixby Bridge in B