Before You Go

Things to know before you drive the Pacific Coast Highway, with suggested books to read, maps to buy, and other research to do. Click on the links to take you there.

BOOK REVIEWS

FAQ

MAPS

THE WEATHER

WHEN TO GO

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1. Slingshots, Color, and Open Roads: How to Explore California’s Spring Wildflowers

   May 01, 24 11:10 AM

   Beaches. Mountains. Deserts. Cities. California has a lot, and it’s known for a lot, but in the mix of some of the most incredible scenery in the United States, one excellent feature is often overlook…

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2. Best Things to Do in Monterey

   Apr 30, 24 07:57 PM

   
   The best things to do in Monterey, chosen by Pacific Coast Highway Travel, include the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, whale watching and Fisherman's Wharf.

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3. Pacific Coast Highway Fully Reopens 2 Months After Mudslide

   Apr 24, 24 11:14 AM

   After two months of lane closures on PCH in Malibu, the highway has fully reopened.

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LATEST BOOKS

Take a look at our latest books: 101 Best Things to Do on the Pacific Coast Highway and 101 Budget Hotels along the Pacific Coast Highway. Click on the covers to learn more.

LATEST NEWS

Recent Articles

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1. Slingshots, Color, and Open Roads: How to Explore California’s Spring Wildflowers

   May 01, 24 11:10 AM

   Beaches. Mountains. Deserts. Cities. California has a lot, and it’s known for a lot, but in the mix of some of the most incredible scenery in the United States, one excellent feature is often overlook…

   Read More

2. Best Things to Do in Monterey

   Apr 30, 24 07:57 PM

   
   The best things to do in Monterey, chosen by Pacific Coast Highway Travel, include the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, whale watching and Fisherman's Wharf.

   Read More

3. Pacific Coast Highway Fully Reopens 2 Months After Mudslide

   Apr 24, 24 11:14 AM

   After two months of lane closures on PCH in Malibu, the highway has fully reopened.

   Read More

Buy an inexpensive journal to record your own Pacific Coast Highway adventure!

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The Best PCH Guide
We've read lots of guides to the Pacific Coast, and easily the best one is the Moon Handbook. You can read our review here, or buy it through the Amazon link below.