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Feb 08, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway remains closed after rain triggers debris flow in burn area

A significant stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) remains fully closed in both directions between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace after recent storms triggered multiple debris flows, according to a Caltrans social media post this evening. Crews are working to assess and mitigate hazards before determining when the roadway can safely reopen.

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Feb 03, 2025

PCH reopening is postponed, Pacific Palisades checkpoints to remain in place, Mayor Bass says

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (KABC) -- The planned reopening of Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire burn zone has been postponed, and checkpoints in the area will remain in place, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's office said Saturday night.

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Feb 01, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway to open in limited capacity on Sunday, Feb. 2

Pacific Coast Highway will partially reopen Sunday morning for essential traffic, marking a significant step in recovery efforts following the devastating Palisades Fire, Los Angeles County officials announced Friday.

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Feb 01, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway to open in limited capacity on Sunday, Feb. 2

Pacific Coast Highway will partially reopen Sunday morning for essential traffic, marking a significant step in recovery efforts following the devastating Palisades Fire, Los Angeles County officials announced Friday.

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Jan 29, 2025

All Pacific Palisades residents now allowed to return home for first time since fire

The order also extends the amount of time people can stay at hotels and short-term rentals.

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Jan 27, 2025

Worst of SoCal rainstorm set to hit Sunday and Monday. What you need to know

The worst of the first significant rainstorm of the season for Southern California is expected to hit Sunday and Monday. Here is what you need to know:

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Jan 19, 2025

Santa Monica lifts evacuation warnings, opens PCH for local access as containment of Palisades Fire grows

The city of Santa Monica has lifted all evacuation warnings and curfew within city limits, as fire crews continue to make progress in containing the Palisades Fire.

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Jan 18, 2025

Cleanup begins along Pacific Coast Highway

One week after the Palisades Fire erupted, the cleanup along Pacific Coast Highway has begun.

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Jan 12, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway in ruins as new photos show utter destruction along once beautiful oceanfront

California’s Pacific Coast Highway has been ravaged by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles, turning a once beautiful oceanfront to ruins.

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Jan 08, 2025

The PCH And Many Other Highways Are Still Closed Due To Raging Wildfires

Wildfires in the Pacific Palisades area have caused the Pacific Coast Highway and many other highways in SoCal to be closed down today.

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Jan 07, 2025

Ten Best Things to Do in Santa Cruz

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the ten best things to do in Santa Cruz, California, including the famous boardwalk, wharf, museums, redwoods and beaches.

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Jan 03, 2025

Landslide Causes Road Closures Along California’s Highway 1

A portion of Highway 1 has been closed off as a chunk of the road collapsed following a recent storm.

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Dec 26, 2024

California residents urged to avoid ocean as high surf pounds coastline

At least one dead and three missing amid storm that has split wharf, wrecked boat and piled up debris

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Dec 22, 2024

8 Quintessential US Small Towns

Located about 55 miles south of Los Angeles, Laguna Beach truly is one of a kind.

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Dec 20, 2024

Eureka

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel describes Eureka in California, including its history, location, climate, beaches, and things to do.

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Dec 18, 2024

50 Best Motorcycle Roads in America

Out of 3.9 million miles of roads in this country, these are just a drop in the bucket, covering a mere 13,467 miles. There are thousands more great roads out there, so get going!

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Dec 18, 2024

Beautiful California Road Crowned 'Most Scenic Drive' In The State

According to a list compiled by Thrillist, the most scenic drive in all of California is the Pacific Coast Highway.

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Dec 14, 2024

Franklin Fire in Malibu: PCH fully reopens as containment increases to 30%

Pacific Coast Highway reopened Friday as firefighters continue to make progress containing the Franklin Fire in Malibu.

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Dec 13, 2024

This map shows where the Franklin fire is burning in Malibu

The Franklin fire in Malibu Canyon continues to grow rapidly, crossing Pacific Coast Highway and spreading to more than 3,000 acres Tuesday, Dec. 10, burning in the hillsides near Pepperdine University.

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Dec 11, 2024

Franklin Fire in Malibu scorches nearly 4,000 acres, thousands remain evacuated

The Franklin Fire in Malibu shifted directions and continues to burn Wednesday as it reaches 3,983 acres and is 7% contained. Thousands of households remain under evacuation orders.

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Dec 06, 2024

California’s sunny Huntington Beach makes a great weekend getaway

Two decades ago, the Southern California seaside town of Huntington Beach applied for — and was granted — the trademark, “Surf City USA.”

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Dec 04, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a California Coastal Highway Road Trip

California’s Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), is the second-longest state route in the United States. This dreamy drive takes road trippers through redwood forests, coastal towns, and major cities. Cruise down the windy roads with breathtaking views of the bluffs and crashing waves.

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Dec 02, 2024

Landslides and flooding in California amid record levels of rainfall

California has been hit by record levels of rainfall, which has caused small landslides and flooding in the US state.

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Nov 30, 2024

Best Time to Visit Cambria

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the best time to visit Cambria with a monthly summary of weather, hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.

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Nov 30, 2024

World’s Largest Animal Safety Crossing Coming to California

What could become the world’s largest safe crossing pathway for animals is set to come to the Los Angeles area.

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Recent Articles

  1. Pacific Coast Highway remains closed after rain triggers debris flow in burn area

    Feb 08, 25 10:59 AM

    A significant stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) remains fully closed in both directions between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace after recent storms triggered multiple debris flows…

    Read More

  2. PCH reopening is postponed, Pacific Palisades checkpoints to remain in place, Mayor Bass says

    Feb 03, 25 10:30 AM

    PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (KABC) -- The planned reopening of Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire burn zone has been postponed, and checkpoints in the area will remain in place, Los Angeles May…

    Read More

  3. Pacific Coast Highway to open in limited capacity on Sunday, Feb. 2

    Feb 01, 25 11:04 AM

    Pacific Coast Highway will partially reopen Sunday morning for essential traffic, marking a significant step in recovery efforts following the devastating Palisades Fire, Los Angeles County officials…

    Read More