Pacific Coast Highway Travel Blog

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Jul 04, 2025

Heading to Big Sur this weekend? The drive just got a whole lot easier

A chunk of road near Rocky Creek Bridge that collapsed in 2024 is now fixed, putting Northern California’s best tide pools within easy reach.

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Jul 04, 2025

An iconic beachside restaurant reopens on PCH after Palisades fire

Gladstones, an iconic seafood restaurant in Pacific Palisades, closed for six months after sustaining damage in the Palisades fire.The restaurant is reopening its auxiliary kitchen and public deck on July 4, with the intention of providing comfort for the local community as it heals.

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Jul 02, 2025

A Food- and Drink-Fueled Road Trip from LA to Big Sur

Everything to eat and drink as you coast from Central Coast wine country to the redwoods

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Jun 28, 2025

2 iconic Malibu restaurants set to reopen in July after Palisades Fire

Though both structures survived the fires, Gladstones and Duke’s closed during the week of Jan. 6 in the midst of destruction and evacuation.

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Jun 23, 2025

Dramatic photos show death-defying escape of victim trapped in rock tomb off world-famous highway

Dramatic images revealed the moments emergency responders rescued a victim trapped in a rock tomb off the Pacific Coast Highway.

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Jun 21, 2025

After six months of cleanup, a Calif. tourist destination finally reopens

It narrowly escaped destruction in the Palisades Fire

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Jun 21, 2025

Weekend Lane Closures on PCH in Malibu Could Snarl Summer Beach Traffic

Motorists traveling along Pacific Coast Highway this weekend should prepare for potential delays due to extended lane closures in Malibu, as announced by CalTrans District 7..

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Jun 20, 2025

California's Most Secluded Beach Is Hidden In A Stunning But Underrated Town

As summer approaches, everyone is looking for that ideal beach, away from the crowds. But finding a secluded stretch of sand in Southern California can feel like an impossible task. Between bustling surf beaches, family-friendly spots, and crowded promenades, the oceanfront is the place to be in Southern California.

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Jun 17, 2025

A taste of California on two wheels

Cycling from San Francisco to LA in search of real American cuisine

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Jun 13, 2025

Highway 1 Is Calling and Big Sur Is Ready for Your Summer Road Trip

There’s a certain kind of quiet thrill that comes from rounding a curve on California’s Highway 1 and seeing the Pacific stretch endlessly beside you. That moment, when the wind-whipped cliffs, the crash of waves far below, and the eucalyptus scent in the air have turned many a casual road-tripper into a lifelong Big Sur devotee.

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