Pacific Coast Highway: Coastal Towns and Ocean Vistas
Experience the quintessential California road trip along Highway 1. This relaxed journey focuses on dramatic cliffside views, charming seaside villages, and the serene atmosphere of the Central Coast before arriving in Los Angeles.
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Bixby Creek Bridge
- Hearst Castle
- Solvang Visitor Center
- Santa Monica Pier
San Francisco to the Monterey Peninsula
Ferry Building
Ferry Building, San Francisco, California, US
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California, US
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California, US
Big Sur Cliffs and Coastal Redwoods
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, US
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge, Monterey, California, US
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California, US
Castles and Moonstone Beaches
McWay Falls
McWay Falls, Big Sur, California, US
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California, US
Moonstone Beach Park
Moonstone Beach Park, Cambria, California, US
Danish Charm and Santa Barbara Sunsets
Morro Rock
Morro Rock, Morro Bay, California, US
Solvang Visitor Center
Solvang Visitor Center, Solvang, California, US
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California, US
Malibu Shores to the City of Angels
El Matador State Beach
El Matador State Beach, Malibu, California, US
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, US
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, US
- Check Caltrans District 5 reports for any active road closures or landslides on Highway 1 near Big Sur.
- Book Hearst Castle tour tickets in advance as they frequently sell out during peak season.
- Morning fog is common along the coast; drive with caution and expect cooler temperatures until midday.