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Pacific Coast Highway Slow Burn
A scenic journey down the Pacific Coast Highway, starting in Seattle and winding through coastal towns and iconic landscapes all the way to Santa Monica.
Route: Seattle → Olympia → Tillamook → Bandon → Trinidad → Mendocino → San Francisco → Monterey → Big Sur → Pismo Beach → Santa Monica
Primary area: California Coast
✅ Current month (May) is in this region's prime season. PCH best Apr-May & Sep-Oct (clear, mild). Big Sur landslides occasionally close Hwy 1 Dec-Mar — verify daily.
10days
30stops
2288drive km
Trip Highlights
- Coastal scenery
- National and State Parks
- Big Sur coastline
Money Savers
- 1Get the "America the Beautiful" pass if you plan on hitting more than three National Parks/Monuments on your next trip, though many spots on this route are State Parks which require separate small fees.
Heads Up
1
Emerald City to the Coast
3 stops · 1h 14m · 101km
2
Into the Big Trees
3 stops · 3h 46m · 302km
3
Oregon’s Rugged Edge
3 stops · 4h 22m · 313km
4
Entering the Redwoods
3 stops · 3h · 246km
5
The Avenue of the Giants
3 stops · 2h 29m · 220km
6
Wine Country & Golden Gates
3 stops · 4h 32m · 350km
7
The Foggy City to Monterey
3 stops · 2h 42m · 205km
8
Big Sur Magic
3 stops · 1h 9m · 61km
9
Central Coast Vibes
3 stops · 2h 46m · 178km
10
The Final Stretch
3 stops · 3h 22m · 311km