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Jun 23, 2021
Best California Beach Hotels
Here is Pacific Coast Highway Travel’s pick of the best California beach hotels including beach hotels in Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, and Malibu.
Jun 05, 2021
Frightened terns abandon 3,000 eggs after drone illegally crashes on beach
About 3,000 elegant tern eggs were abandoned at a southern California nesting island after a drone crashed and scared off the birds, a newspaper reported Friday.
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Jun 02, 2021
The Longest Trail
In 1972, California voters mandated the creation of a coastal trail from Oregon all the way to Mexico, but it still isn’t complete.
May 27, 2021
10 of the best California hotels on the beach
It’s no secret that California takes the award for some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. From the famous celebrity-trodden sands in Malibu all the way north to the idyllic beaches in Carmel-by-the-Sea, there's nothing like a summer vacation by the ocean.
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May 27, 2021
The Perfect Road Trip Destination For You Based On Your Zodiac Sign
From coast to coast, there's a destination for everyone based on what the stars have to say.
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May 20, 2021
Getty Center Will Reopen On May 25
The Getty Center will reopen to a limited number of visitors, starting on May 25.
The museum, perched high above the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles, has been closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its sister museum, the Getty Villa along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, reopened on April 21.
May 15, 2021
Dana Point Summer Trolley System Will Return With an Additional Route
A previously approved and updated trolley route map and service plan will be implemented this summer in Dana Point after its initial use was cut short at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
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May 15, 2021
This Beloved Boutique Hotel Just Launched Ultra-chic Camper Van Vacations in the U.S.
This month, The Hoxton — known as the ever-trendy boutique hotel that started in the U.K. — launched Camp Hox, a series of curated camper van experiences across the U.S. and Europe. Bookings went live on May 4 for the second iteration of Camp Hox.
May 15, 2021
The 8 best easy Southern California hikes with great ocean views
Southern California beach walks are nice, but sometimes you want something more than sand squishing between your toes. Lace up your hiking boots and try these eight trails that are easy enough for the whole family and showcase some of the best ocean views around.
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May 11, 2021
San Francisco Airport Hotels
San Francisco Airport hotels include a Grand Hyatt, La Quinta, Westin, Marriott, Super 8 and bayfront hotels ranging from budget to 5-star luxury.
May 06, 2021
Bixby Bridge
Drive the Pacific Coast Highway and you have to cross Bixby Bridge in California, ten miles north of Big Sur and 30 minutes south of Monterey.
May 06, 2021
A Note on the Bixby Bridge
A few days ago my wife and I drove south from Carmel along the Pacific Coast Highway, crossing the Bixby Bridge. The structure isn’t merely beautiful. It’s thrilling. The central span soars to 280 feet, a height that once made the structure the tallest single-span bridge in the world.
May 06, 2021
Huntington Beach debuts its first Mobi-Mat for easy beach access
Stuart Jensen has been surfing the north side of the Huntington Beach Pier since the late 1970s.
Surfing at the home break became a family tradition — even for Jensen’s youngest son, Kumaka, who was born with spina bifida.
Kumaka, 14, has an active lifestyle and adaptive surfing is one of his favorite activities, along with acting and competing in WCMX. Confined to a wheelchair, though, it was difficult for him to access the beach.
That changed Wednesday.
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May 06, 2021
Summer Returns To Normal In Dana Point In 2021
What do we have to look forward to this summer in Dana Point? EVERYTHING! the Community Services division says.
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May 01, 2021
From San Diego to Mendocino, Everywhere to Stop for Food Along PCH
From fresh-caught seafood to Mexican, BBQ, vegetarian fare and more.
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Apr 26, 2021
Gardens Of the Pacific Coast Highway
Plant lovers can visit hundreds of gardens along or near the Pacific Coast Highway,ranging from lush gardens in the Pacific North-West to southern California.
Apr 26, 2021
Encinitas
Encinitas is a beach city in Southern California, famous for surfing, and regularly chosen as one of the best places to live in both California and the USA.
Apr 25, 2021
California's iconic Pacific Coast Highway reopens section after winter storm collapse
A section of California’s scenic and iconic Pacific Coast Highway that collapsed during a winter storm in January reopened to traffic on Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and work crews stood on the freshly paved and marked roadway to celebrate the reopening of the main artery to and from Big Sur that attracts millions of tourists who visit the famous coastal region each year.
Apr 24, 2021
Ocean debris again in spotlight as entangled baby whale struggles off California
The plight of an entangled baby whale off Orange County has sparked an urgent multi-agency rescue effort, highlighting again the perils that ocean debris poses to marine mammals and other wildlife.
The baby gray whale has a rope around its mouth and trailing in the water behind it. That’s prompted a team of ocean animal experts from Dana Point to Monterey to closely follow the whale, hoping to get close enough to extricate it.
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Apr 16, 2021
Getty Villa To Reopen April 21
The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades will reopen on April 21 after more than a year of being closed due to the pandemic.
Apr 15, 2021
San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art is in Balboa Park, San Diego, and is the oldest and biggest art museum in the city with a fine collection of Spanish art.
Apr 13, 2021
Pacific Coast Highway Attractions
Pacific Coast Highway Attractions, those must-see sights along PCH, include Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Golden Gate Bridge.
Apr 13, 2021
When Will PCH Reopen
The Pacific Coast Highway or PCH will reopen April 30th, two months ahead of schedule, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced.
Mar 29, 2021
San Francisco to San Diego
Driving from San Francisco to San Diego has two main options, the fast way on I-5 or the scenic route along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Recent Articles
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Best California Beach Hotels
Jun 23, 21 05:26 AM
Here is Pacific Coast Highway Travel’s pick of the best California beach hotels including beach hotels in Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, and Malibu.
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Frightened terns abandon 3,000 eggs after drone illegally crashes on beach
Jun 05, 21 03:27 AM
About 3,000 elegant tern eggs were abandoned at a southern California nesting island after a drone crashed and scared off the birds, a newspaper reported Friday.
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The Longest Trail
Jun 02, 21 03:59 AM
In 1972, California voters mandated the creation of a coastal trail from Oregon all the way to Mexico, but it still isn’t complete.
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Recent Articles
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Best California Beach Hotels
Jun 23, 21 05:26 AM
Here is Pacific Coast Highway Travel’s pick of the best California beach hotels including beach hotels in Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, and Malibu.
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Frightened terns abandon 3,000 eggs after drone illegally crashes on beach
Jun 05, 21 03:27 AM
About 3,000 elegant tern eggs were abandoned at a southern California nesting island after a drone crashed and scared off the birds, a newspaper reported Friday.
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The Longest Trail
Jun 02, 21 03:59 AM
In 1972, California voters mandated the creation of a coastal trail from Oregon all the way to Mexico, but it still isn’t complete.
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