Pacific Highway 99, also known as California State Route 99, is a major north-south highway in California. It runs approximately 400 miles from the city of Los Angeles in the south to Red Bluff in the north. The highway serves as a vital transportation route, connecting various cities and agricultural regions along the way. Originally part of the U.S. Route 99, Pacific Highway 99 was designated as a state route in the 1960s. It passes through several significant areas, including the San Joaquin Valley, and provides access to numerous attractions, making it an important corridor for both local and long-distance travel.