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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.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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