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Sep 11, 2024
Unassuming northern California town surprisingly ranked as the No.1 place in America for food and wine
A tiny northern California town has been named the best small town in America for foodies and wine lovers.
The quiet idyll of Elk, which is located three hours drive north up the coast from San Francisco, took the top spot in a new ranking by Travel + Leisure.
Sep 11, 2024
Autumn Adventures: 8 Road Trips Perfect for Leaf-Peeping Across America
From cloud-tickling mountain roads to historic routes that wind through the nation’s past, we’ve curated a collection of journeys that will make you wonder if you’ve accidentally stepped into a living painting.
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Sep 11, 2024
Summer doesn’t have to end yet with these fall getaways
From surfing in the Great Lakes to neon-lit kayaking in Florida, these destinations offer autumn adventures without the chill.
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Sep 07, 2024
PCH 101: Best Hotels on the Pacific Coast Highway (Cali Only)
Aside from vistas and freedom, something that I love about road trips is the number of boutique inns, hotels, and motels that pop up around the way. With hardly any hotel chains in small towns, routes like the Pacific Coast Highway offer a spotlight on unique mom-and-pop stays.
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Sep 07, 2024
Pacific Coast Highway Construction to Take Place September 6, 9 through 13
Pacific Coast Highway is slated to be reduced to one lane in each direction between Porto Marina Way and Temescal Canyon Road the night of Friday, September 6, and then each night Monday, September 9, through Friday, September 9, according to an alert from Caltrans sent Friday morning, September 6.
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Sep 03, 2024
Top 10 Most Beautiful Roads In The World 2024
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), which is also known as California State Route 1, is widely considered to be among the most famous and beautiful stretches of highway in the United States.
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Aug 26, 2024
Standoff in Malibu Closes Pacific Coast Highway, Ends After Eight Hours
A standoff involving Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies and a man barricaded in a vehicle led to the closure of Pacific Coast Highway at Point Dume in Malibu on Wednesday, disrupting traffic for several hours.
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Aug 13, 2024
Best Restaurants in Carmel
Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the best restaurants in Carmel with the top eating places for fish, vegetarian, Mexican, the casual diner, and fine dining.
Aug 10, 2024
These 10 Best Road Trip Destinations In The United States Will Have You Packing The Car
According to a new study, these routes are the most searched for in the nation.
Aug 01, 2024
Trinidad
Pacific Coast Highway Travel highlights the Californian seaside town of Trinidad, exploring what there is to do, its climate, annual events, and its history.
Jul 26, 2024
Ranked: The Most Scenic Stretch of California Coast
California has an expansive coast with countless gorgeous areas. Here's our ranking of the most scenic stretches of California coast.
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Jul 26, 2024
This Is California's Coolest Beach — and It's in the Middle of the Forest
Make your way to Johnson's Beach in Sonoma County.
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Jul 25, 2024
Best Restaurants in Cambria
Pacific Coast Highway Travels picks ten of the best restaurants in Cambria, including seafood and vegetarian, with a variety of cuisines and dining experiences.
Jul 19, 2024
Best Restaurants in Malibu
Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks ten of the best restaurants in Malibu, including Californian, Greek, Cuban, steakhouse, and seafood choices.
Jul 17, 2024
Best Restaurants in Santa Monica
Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks ten of the best restaurants in Santa Monica, including Californian, Asian, vegetarian, Italian, and seafood choices.
Jul 16, 2024
The 50 best beaches in Southern California
When you visit the 50 beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara on The Times’ best beaches list, we want you to feel like you’re having one of those oh-so-California beach days.
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Jul 12, 2024
A black bear may pave the way for new wildlife crossings
A bear taking the scenic route around Southern California may help researchers learn how wild animals cross freeways to get from one habitat to the next—and how they might be kept out of your backyard.
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Jun 25, 2024
Just Off The Pacific Coast Highway, This Beach Is Often Called California's Most Stunning
here is no shortage of noteworthy beaches in Los Angeles. Think Venice and Santa Monica, considered to be among the most famous beaches in the world. However, these destinations are also regarded as tourist havens. If you want to discover a beach off the beaten path, head to El Matador State Beach in Malibu. It's under an hour from Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway and located within Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, which also includes El Pescador State Beach and La Piedra Beach.
Jun 22, 2024
Where Else to Eat in Monterey
Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends where (else) to eat in Monterey based on personal favorites and help from a Monterey restaurant review website.
Jun 22, 2024
California’s Central Coast Is A Cool Summer Destination
California’s Central Coast stretches almost 300 miles, from about 50 miles south of San Francisco to about 60 miles north of Los Angeles. One can see the Central Coast without a million people staring back, as the vast area contains none of California’s twenty largest cities. It is also generally cooler than inland central California
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Jun 15, 2024
8 California Beaches That Feel Like The Caribbean
California's beaches offer white sands, turquoise waters, and palm trees, evoking the serene beauty of the Caribbean with their picturesque scenery.
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May 01, 2024
Slingshots, Color, and Open Roads: How to Explore California’s Spring Wildflowers
Beaches. Mountains. Deserts. Cities. California has a lot, and it’s known for a lot, but in the mix of some of the most incredible scenery in the United States, one excellent feature is often overlooked—spring wildflowers. With California’s famous—perhaps infamous—”atmospheric river” that has dumped a deluge of water on the Golden State recently, the conditions are especially ripe this year for a rare “superbloom” of kaleidoscopic colors that is not to be missed.
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Apr 30, 2024
Best Things to Do in Monterey
The best things to do in Monterey, chosen by Pacific Coast Highway Travel, include the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, whale watching and Fisherman's Wharf.
Apr 24, 2024
Pacific Coast Highway Fully Reopens 2 Months After Mudslide
After two months of lane closures on PCH in Malibu, the highway has fully reopened.
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Apr 19, 2024
Isolated and alone, how Big Sur is functioning in a time of crisis
'Now it's about taking a very hard look at the economic impacts'
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Unassuming northern California town surprisingly ranked as the No.1 place in America for food and wine
Sep 11, 24 03:58 AM
A tiny northern California town has been named the best small town in America for foodies and wine lovers. The quiet idyll of Elk, which is located three hours drive north up the coast from San Franci… -
Autumn Adventures: 8 Road Trips Perfect for Leaf-Peeping Across America
Sep 11, 24 03:58 AM
From cloud-tickling mountain roads to historic routes that wind through the nation’s past, we’ve curated a collection of journeys that will make you wonder if you’ve accidentally stepped into a living… -
Summer doesn’t have to end yet with these fall getaways
Sep 11, 24 03:58 AM
From surfing in the Great Lakes to neon-lit kayaking in Florida, these destinations offer autumn adventures without the chill.
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Unassuming northern California town surprisingly ranked as the No.1 place in America for food and wine
Sep 11, 24 03:58 AM
A tiny northern California town has been named the best small town in America for foodies and wine lovers. The quiet idyll of Elk, which is located three hours drive north up the coast from San Franci… -
Autumn Adventures: 8 Road Trips Perfect for Leaf-Peeping Across America
Sep 11, 24 03:58 AM
From cloud-tickling mountain roads to historic routes that wind through the nation’s past, we’ve curated a collection of journeys that will make you wonder if you’ve accidentally stepped into a living… -
Summer doesn’t have to end yet with these fall getaways
Sep 11, 24 03:58 AM
From surfing in the Great Lakes to neon-lit kayaking in Florida, these destinations offer autumn adventures without the chill.
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