http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Pacific-Coast-Highway-blog.html The Pacific Coast Highway Travel Blog will keep you current with the latest PCH news, advice, and information for your road trip, and let you know about new pages on our website. en-us Driving the Pacific Coast Highway Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:42:28 GMT Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:42:28 GMT pacific-coast-highway-travel.com http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/index.html Travel 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. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:08:36 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Pacific_Coast_Highway_Closure.html The latest news on Pacific Coast Highway road closures for travelers planning their PCH road trip. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:13:41 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Top_Sights_on_the_Pacific_Coast_Highway.html Top 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. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:02 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Drive_the_Highway.html Here 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. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:27:45 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Santa_Barbara.html Standing 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. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:44:16 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.html Santa 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. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:28:32 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Cannery_Row_Monterey.html To 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. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:13:52 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Books.html Reviews 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. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:58:49 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/John-Steinbeck-California-Guide.html This 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. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:51:14 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Buy-Our-Hotel-Ebook-Guide.html Our Pacific Coast Highway Travel Hotel Ebook Guide reviews hotels along the US Pacific Coast from Budget to Expensive, plus Wine Country. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:18:49 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/La-Jolla-Museum-of-Contemporary-Art.html The 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 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:07:01 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/La-Jolla-Aquarium.html The 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. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:49:25 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Cycling_the_Pacific_Coast_Highway.html Advice 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. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:00:21 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Monterey.html Monterey 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. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:30:41 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Carmel-by-the-Sea.html Carmel-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. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:15:10 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Whale_Watching_in_California.html Whale 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. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:33:16 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/California_Coast_Hotels_and_Inns.html The 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. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:09:53 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Green-Guide-USA-West.html The 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. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:33:27 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Places_Along_PCH.html The 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. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:44:20 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/PCH_on_TV.html PCH 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:42:55 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Pacific_Coast_Highway_Hotels_App.html The 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:41:31 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/New_Hearst_Castle_Tours.html There 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:39:57 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Route_66.html Historic 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:38:55 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Drive-Times-and-Distances.html Drive 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:34:26 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Pacific_Coast_Highway_Driving_Tips.html Pacific 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:33:06 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Maps_of_the_Pacific_Coast_Highway.html Road 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:29:41 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Port_Angeles.html Port 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:31:12 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/San_Diego.html San 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:30:42 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/San_Diego_Things_To_Do.html San 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:30:02 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/San_Francisco.html Information 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:29:34 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/San_Francisco_Sightseeing_Tours.html San 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:51:21 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/San_Luis_Obispo.html San 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:50:58 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Santa_Cruz.html Santa Cruz on the Pacific Coast Highway in California has its famous boardwalk, beaches, wine tastings, Surfing Museum, Mission, Arboretum and Marine Discovery Center. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:50:09 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Santa_Monica_California.html Santa 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 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:49:42 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Seattle.html Seattle 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:49:15 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Tillamook.html Tillamook 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:48:49 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Ventura.html Ventura 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:48:12 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Where_to_Stay.html Where 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:46:46 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Where_to_Eat_on_the_Pacific_Coast_Highway.html Where 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:46:19 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Pacific_Coast_Highway_Wildlife.html The 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:44:39 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Pacific_Coast_Highway_FAQ.html The 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:44:13 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Gardens_of_the_Pacific_Coast_Highway.html Plant 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:40:29 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Cheap-Flights-to-California.html Cheap 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:38:22 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Activities_and_Sports.html Activities 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:36:48 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/SeaWorld_San_Diego.html SeaWorld 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:34:25 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Santa_Barbara_Italian_Restaurant.html The 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:32:46 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/San_Francisco_Best_Chinatown_Restaurants.html San 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:32:24 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Ravens_Restaurant_Mendocino.html Ravens' 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:31:57 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Miramar_Santa_Monica_Restaurant.html The 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:31:33 GMT http://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Los_Angeles_Top_Tables.html The Los Angeles top tables change with the seasons and trends, but LA is always full of celebrity chefs, and new cooks. Here are some of the best solid bets among the top Los Angeles restaurants. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:30:41 GMT