Pacific Coast Highway Travel BlogFeb 12, 2012 Driving the Pacific Coast HighwayTravel planning and visitor information for the USA Pacific Coast Highway with free advice from two award-winning travel writers on driving, where to stay, what to see, places to go, where to eat. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Driving the Pacific Coast Highway" Feb 1, 2012 Pacific Coast Highway ClosureThe latest news on Pacific Coast Highway road closures for travelers planning their PCH road trip. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pacific Coast Highway Closure" Jan 26, 2012 Top Sights on the Pacific Coast HighwayTop sights on the Pacific Coast Highway, those must-see attractions along PCH, include Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Monica Pier, Redwood National Park, Golden Gate Bridge. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Top Sights on the Pacific Coast Highway" Jan 24, 2012 Drive the Pacific Coast Highway: Driving Advice for America's PCHHere are the basic facts if you plan to drive the Pacific Coast Highway,including which direction,can you drive it in a rental car, how long will it take and when is the best time to go driving. Jan 19, 2012 Santa BarbaraStanding right on the Pacific Coast Highway in California, Santa Barbara is an attractive resort with a historic downtown, sandy beaches, a mission, a small zoo, working wharf and botanic gardens. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Barbara" Jan 19, 2012 Santa Barbara Wine CountrySanta Barbara Wine Country is one of the Top Ten wine destinations for 2012, says Wine Enthusiast, alongside Napa Valley, rating California vineyards and wineries alongside Champagne and New Zealand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Barbara Wine Country" Jan 13, 2012 Cannery Row in Monterey, Pacific Coast Highway DriveTo John Steinbeck Monterey's Cannery Row was a place of sardine canneries,of bums and hony tonks. Today the Monterey Aquarium attracts visitors to this marine sanctuary,home to California sea lions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cannery Row in Monterey, Pacific Coast Highway Drive" Jan 13, 2012 Books About the Pacific Coast Highway: Guidebooks, Restaurants, Food and WineReviews of books that deal with the Pacific Coast Highway through California, Oregon and Washington including travel guidebooks, route guides, restaurant guides, books about wildlife and many more. Jan 13, 2012 John Steinbeck California GuideThis John Steinbeck California Guide, A Journey into Steinbeck's California, shows readers how towns like Monterey, Carmel and Salinas influenced the author of Grapes of Wrath and Cannery Row. Permalink -- click for full blog post "John Steinbeck California Guide" Jan 1, 2012 Buy Our Pacific Coast Highway Travel Hotel Ebook GuideOur Pacific Coast Highway Travel Hotel Ebook Guide reviews hotels along the US Pacific Coast from Budget to Expensive, plus Wine Country. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Buy Our Pacific Coast Highway Travel Hotel Ebook Guide" Dec 8, 2011 La Jolla Museum of Contemporary ArtThe La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art is part of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, California, and has a beautiful sculpture garden as well as changing exhibitions Permalink -- click for full blog post "La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art" Dec 6, 2011 La Jolla AquariumThe La Jolla Aquarium, officially known as the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, is part of UC San Diego and overlooks the Pacific Ocean, with 60 habitats and sea creatures from seahorses to sharks. Permalink -- click for full blog post "La Jolla Aquarium" Nov 26, 2011 Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway: Advice, Information, Book ReviewsAdvice on cycling the Pacific Coast Highway, with information on routes, books, accommodation options and distances to travel in a day through Washington, Oregon and California. Nov 24, 2011 MontereyMonterey in California is just off the Pacific Coast Highway and home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Cannery Row made famous by John Steinbeck, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Monterey State Historic Park. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Monterey" Nov 24, 2011 Carmel-by-the-SeaCarmel-by-the-Sea, on the Monterey coast stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway is known for artists and celebrity residents, but there's also a mission, beaches, historic houses, and abundant wildlife. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Carmel-by-the-Sea" Nov 24, 2011 Whale Watching in CaliforniaWhale watching in California is one of the most popular things to do along the Pacific Coast Highway, from places like San Diego, San Francisco, Dana Point, Fort Bragg, Santa Barbara, and many more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Whale Watching in California " Nov 23, 2011 California Coast Hotels and InnsThe California Coast's hotels, inns, guesthouses, b&bs and other places to stay include 5-star luxury hotels and resorts, motel chains like Motel 6, Super 8, and Days Inn, and RV parks and camping. Permalink -- click for full blog post "California Coast Hotels and Inns" Nov 23, 2011 Green Guide USA WestThe Green Guide to the USA West from Michelin covers California, the Pacific North West, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains, Hawaii, and even Kansas and Alaska. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Green Guide USA West" Nov 23, 2011 Places Along the Pacific Coast HighwayThe places along the Pacific Coast Highway include big city vacation destinations like Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles & San Diego, and other attractions such as Santa Barbara and Monterey. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Places Along the Pacific Coast Highway" Nov 22, 2011 PCH on TVPCH on TV: Pacific Coast Highway Travel was on the KABC TV show about the PCH drive, broadcast on ABC7 in Los Angeles as a road trip special in their LA Eye series. Permalink -- click for full blog post "PCH on TV" Nov 22, 2011 Pacific Coast Highway Hotels AppThe Pacific Coast Highway Hotels App is now in the Apple Store, listing inns, guesthouses and other accommodations along PCH through California, Oregon and Washington, from budget to luxury. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pacific Coast Highway Hotels App" Nov 22, 2011 New Hearst Castle ToursThere are new Hearst Castle tours launched in summer 2011, including the Grand Rooms, Upstairs Suites, Cottages and Kitchen, and visitors will be able to do self-guided visits to the gardens. Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Hearst Castle Tours" Nov 22, 2011 Route 66 Meets the Pacific Coast HighwayHistoric Route 66 winds from Chicago to LA, going through Pasadena and Los Angeles, meeting the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, California, at the Santa Monica Pier. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Route 66 Meets the Pacific Coast Highway" Nov 22, 2011 Drive Times and DistancesDrive times and distances on the Pacific Coast Highway or the quickest routes from Seattle to San Francisco to Los Angeles to San Diego, given in miles and the driving time it takes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Drive Times and Distances" Nov 22, 2011 Pacific Coast Highway Driving TipsPacific Coast Highway driving tips for this great American road trip include finding cheap gas, watching the speed limits, making the journey from north to south, and allowing plenty of travel time. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pacific Coast Highway Driving Tips" Nov 22, 2011 Maps of the Pacific Coast Highway: Free Downloadable Driving Maps of the PCHRoad maps of the Pacific Coast Highway or PCH are essential for anyone planning to drive the trip, and detailed routes are available for free download via these links to the Mile by Mile website. Nov 12, 2011 Port AngelesPort Angeles in Washington in the Pacific NorthWest is the largest town on the Olympic Peninsula. It stands on the Pacific Coast Highway and is the gateway to the Olympic National Park. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Port Angeles " Nov 12, 2011 San DiegoSan Diego in southern California is one of the west coast's hottest travel destinations. Check Pacific Coast Highway Travel's visitor information, city hotels and restaurants, and best things to do. Permalink -- click for full blog post "San Diego" Nov 12, 2011 San Diego Things to DoSan Diego things to do include visiting the world famous San Diego Zoo, touring the city's outstanding Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld, whale-watching, visiting museums, art galleries and Balboa Park. Permalink -- click for full blog post "San Diego Things to Do" Nov 12, 2011 San FranciscoInformation about San Francisco, including what to see, where to stay, where to eat, and links to sources of information including the official visitor website of the Convention and Visitor Bureau. Permalink -- click for full blog post "San Francisco" Nov 12, 2011 San Francisco Sightseeing ToursSan Francisco sightseeing tours can be by helicopter, bike, walking, eating in Chinatown, touring the gay area, tours of Haight-Ashbury, or bay boat trips to the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Permalink -- click for full blog post "San Francisco Sightseeing Tours" Nov 12, 2011 San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo in California is half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, on the Pacific Coast Highway. With lots of places to stay, eat and drink, and things to see, it's an ideal stop-over. Permalink -- click for full blog post "San Luis Obispo" Nov 12, 2011 Santa CruzSanta Cruz on the Pacific Coast Highway in California has its famous boardwalk, beaches, wine tastings, Surfing Museum, Mission, Arboretum and Marine Discovery Center. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Cruz" Nov 12, 2011 Santa Monica CaliforniaSanta Monica, California, on the Pacific Coast Highway near Los Angeles, is famous for the Santa Monica Pier, and beaches. It's one of the best west coast vacation spots, with hotels, restaurants, s Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Monica California " Nov 12, 2011 SeattleSeattle is the Washington capital, a great city break vacation destination and also the perfect start for the Pacific Coast Highway drive, and the gateway to Washington wine country. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Seattle" Nov 12, 2011 TillamookTillamook on the Pacific Coast Highway, US101, in Oregon is prime cheese and dairy country with the County Creamery and Blue Heron French Cheese Company among the visitor attractions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tillamook" Nov 12, 2011 VenturaVentura in California is 60 miles north of Los Angeles on the Pacific Coast Highway. This guide lists what to see and do, where to stay, and where to get more visitor information for your vacation. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ventura" Nov 12, 2011 Where to Stay on the Pacific Coast Highway: Resort Hotels, Historic Inns, RVsWhere to stay when traveling the United States Pacific Coast Highway: advice on the best hotels, motels, inns, resorts, RV Parks, campsites and hostels in Oregon, Washington and California. Nov 12, 2011 Where to Eat on the Pacific Coast Highway: Top Tables and Restaurant GuidesWhere to eat on the Pacific Coast Highway: advice on the best fine dining options, budget restaurants, romantic locations, wineries, brewpubs in Oregon, Washington and California. Nov 12, 2011 Pacific Coast Highway Wildlife: Whale-Watching Tours, Sea Lions, Wildlife TripsThe Pacific Coast Highway wildlife on and off the coasts of California, Oregon and Washington is one of the highlights of any trip: go whale-watching, bird watching, see elephant seals and sea lions. Nov 12, 2011 Pacific Coast Highway FAQThe Pacific Coast Highway FAQ page includes driving help and travel advice for anyone planning to drive Highway 101 or the rest of the PCH through California, Oregon, or Washington. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pacific Coast Highway FAQ" Nov 12, 2011 Gardens Along the Pacific Coast Highway in California, Oregon, WashingtonPlant lovers can visit hundreds of gardens along or near the Pacific Coast Highway,ranging from lush Washington gardens in the Pacific North-West to the desert blooms of southern California. Nov 12, 2011 Cheap Flights to CaliforniaCheap flights to California with low fares on both domestic budget carriers and international flights open up the Pacific Coast Highway drive by flying into San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cheap Flights to California" Nov 12, 2011 Activities and Sports on the Pacific Coast HighwayActivities and sports along the Pacific Coast Highway in California, Oregon and Washington include golf, whale-watching cruises, cycling, hiking, fishing and other water sports like surfing. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Activities and Sports on the Pacific Coast Highway" Nov 12, 2011 SeaWorld San DiegoSeaWorld San Diego in California is the original marine theme park, featuring Shamu the Orca killer whale, dolphins, shark encounters, manatee rescue, and Journey to Atlantis. Permalink -- click for full blog post "SeaWorld San Diego " Nov 12, 2011 Santa Barbara Italian RestaurantThe Santa Barbara Italian restaurant Olio e Limone serves some of the best Sicilian-Italian food in California, and is well-located downtown and within easy reach of the Pacific Coast Highway. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Barbara Italian Restaurant" Nov 12, 2011 San Francisco Best Chinatown RestaurantsSan Francisco has some of the best Chinatown restaurants in the USA, and its Chinese restaurants provide superb dining. Here are our top eating places if taking a break from driving the PCH. Permalink -- click for full blog post "San Francisco Best Chinatown Restaurants" Nov 12, 2011 Ravens' Restaurant MendocinoRavens' Restaurant in Mendocino at the Stanford Inn by the Sea is one of the top dining experiences on the California coast with gourmet vegan and vegetarian cuisine. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ravens' Restaurant Mendocino" Nov 12, 2011 The Miramar Santa Monica RestaurantThe Miramar Santa Monica's restaurant, FIG, had a rave review from the Los Angeles Times for its romantic dining and tasty food. FIG is near the Pacific Coast Highway in the Fairmont Miramar hotel. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Miramar Santa Monica Restaurant" |
Popular Pages
The most popular pages on Pacific Coast Highway Travel right now are:
Drive the Pacific Coast Highway
Whale Watching in California
Pacific Coast Highway Maps
Where to Stay on the PCH
PCH Hotels Guide
To help you in choosing your Pacific Coast Highway hotel, guesthouse, inn, bed-and-breakfast, resort, motel or other accommodations, we've prepared our Pacific Coast Highway Hotels Guide ebook. In it we do mini-reviews of accommodations along the Highway, from Seattle to San Diego, through Washington, Oregon, and California.
For the 2011 edition we added new hotels, including a special 50-hotel section covering California’s wine country of Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles - by far the most popular diversion from the PCH drive. In all there are over 200 hotels listed, complete with 8 pages of color maps showing the towns where our recommended hotels can be found. There are both alphabetical and geographical indexes, helping you plan your journey.
We also include color photos of all the hotels that are our Personal Favorites. Here's the link to
read more about our ebook guide to Pacific Coast Highway hotels
Or you can buy it here for $2.99:
KINDLE EDITION
The Hotels Guide is also available but without the maps and color photos in the US Kindle Store for $4.99 and in the UK Kindle Store at a price based on the US price.
NOOK EDITION
The guide is also available at Barnes and Noble for the Nook.
PAPERBACK EDITION
If you want a printed edition without color photos and with only black and white maps, it costs $8.99 at the Amazon US store.
We've also published our PCH Hotels Guide as an app in the Apple Store.
You can buy it here and
read about it here.
