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Apr 29, 2025

Closed portion of PCH to ‘soft’ reopen Monday after mudslide cleanup

Crews are making “good progress” in cleaning up the mudslides on Pacific Coast Highway, according to Caltrans, and the roadway is expected to open back up shortly.

The closed area is expected to be accessible again starting at 6 a.m. Monday. Crews remained at the scene Sunday to clear mud at Peña Road.

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Apr 28, 2025

7 Best State Parks in California—Including a ‘Mini Yosemite’ and an Ancient Redwood Forest

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too.

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Apr 27, 2025

Five-mile stretch of PCH closed by mudslide in Malibu

Laurie Perez reports from Malibu, where a five-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed on Saturday due to yet another mudslide that prevented residents from reaching their homes.

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Apr 23, 2025

Construction Will Shut Down PCH Lanes This Week

Caltrans will close lanes one northbound and one southbound lane of PCH near Corral Canyon from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, with one lane open in each direction, according to city officials.

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Apr 18, 2025

New Dining in Los Angeles

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best new dining experiences in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Bel-Air, Venice and elsewhere.

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Apr 18, 2025

Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks some of the best luxury hotels in Santa Cruz with two 5-star options and the rest 4-star hotels, with places near the beach.

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Apr 17, 2025

Best Budget Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks its list of the best budget hotels in Santa Cruz, including hotels near the Boardwalk, the Wharf, state parks, and the beach.

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Apr 14, 2025

Governor Newsom announces Pacific Coast Highway will reopen in time for summer as California’s all-in fire response continues ahead of schedule

What you need to know: The Pacific Coast Highway, which was closed following the Palisades Fire, will reopen to public travel by the end of May – months ahead of schedule.

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Apr 11, 2025

Central Coast city finally tops list for best beach town of the year

A Central Coast beach town offering a quick escape from the Bay Area or Los Angeles (and famously name-dropped in an iconic 1990s movie) was just crowned the coastal small town of the year.

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Apr 10, 2025

The Most Scenic Drives in North America to Take This Year

The Pacific Coast Highway, affectionately known as California State Route 1, is a dream drive for many road trip enthusiasts. Stretching over 650 miles, it offers a stunning blend of ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and quaint seaside towns.

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Recent Articles

  1. Closed portion of PCH to ‘soft’ reopen Monday after mudslide cleanup

    Apr 29, 25 11:16 AM

    Crews are making “good progress” in cleaning up the mudslides on Pacific Coast Highway, according to Caltrans, and the roadway is expected to open back up shortly. The closed area is expected to be ac…

    Read More

  2. 7 Best State Parks in California—Including a ‘Mini Yosemite’ and an Ancient Redwood Forest

    Apr 28, 25 11:04 AM

    The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too.

    Read More

  3. Five-mile stretch of PCH closed by mudslide in Malibu

    Apr 27, 25 12:30 PM

    Laurie Perez reports from Malibu, where a five-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed on Saturday due to yet another mudslide that prevented residents from reaching their homes.

    Read More