Pacific Coast Highway Travel
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PCH Reopens fully in May
The Pacific Coast Highway, which was closed following the Palisades Fire, will reopen to public travel by the end of May – months ahead of schedule.
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The Best PCH Guide
Our recommended guide for
driving the Pacific coast is
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
(Moon Handbooks).
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Pacific Coast Highway Travel is written and published by Donna Dailey and Mike Gerrard. We're two award-winning writers who have traveled the world and written about it for such people as National Geographic, American Express, Microsoft, Google, the AA, AAA, and many more. We are also contributing editors at 101 Holidays. See more on our About Us page.
Recent Articles
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Closed portion of PCH to ‘soft’ reopen Monday after mudslide cleanup
Apr 29, 25 11:16 AM
Crews are making “good progress” in cleaning up the mudslides on Pacific Coast Highway, according to Caltrans, and the roadway is expected to open back up shortly. The closed area is expected to be ac… -
7 Best State Parks in California—Including a ‘Mini Yosemite’ and an Ancient Redwood Forest
Apr 28, 25 11:04 AM
The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. -
Five-mile stretch of PCH closed by mudslide in Malibu
Apr 27, 25 12:30 PM
Laurie Perez reports from Malibu, where a five-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed on Saturday due to yet another mudslide that prevented residents from reaching their homes.
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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.
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Recent Articles
-
Closed portion of PCH to ‘soft’ reopen Monday after mudslide cleanup
Apr 29, 25 11:16 AM
Crews are making “good progress” in cleaning up the mudslides on Pacific Coast Highway, according to Caltrans, and the roadway is expected to open back up shortly. The closed area is expected to be ac… -
7 Best State Parks in California—Including a ‘Mini Yosemite’ and an Ancient Redwood Forest
Apr 28, 25 11:04 AM
The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. -
Five-mile stretch of PCH closed by mudslide in Malibu
Apr 27, 25 12:30 PM
Laurie Perez reports from Malibu, where a five-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed on Saturday due to yet another mudslide that prevented residents from reaching their homes.
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