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Jul 09, 2026

A Culinary Road Trip Along California’s Iconic Highway 1

From the North Coast and Big Sur to Laguna Beach, discover scenic stops, exceptional wines, MICHELIN-recommended dining and unforgettable hotels along California’s iconic Pacific Coast Highway.

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Jul 09, 2026

The Return of Highway 1: California’s Legendary Coastal Drive Reawakens

After landslides closed Big Sur and disrupted California tourism, Highway 1 has reopened—making now the ideal time to rediscover America’s most iconic coastal road trip.

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Jul 06, 2026

This Long-distance Amtrak Train Ride Is One of the Most Scenic West Coast Routes, With Stunning Ocean and Mountain Views

Running from Seattle to Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight route passes snowy mountains, sunny valleys, and stunning coastline.

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Jul 02, 2026

The Most Insanely Beautiful Coastlines in the World

From palm-lined stretches of white-sand beaches to profoundly scenic (and sometimes terrifying) cliffside drives, the most beautiful coastlines in the world are at once tranquil and stirring.

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Jul 01, 2026

This California city, less than an hour from L.A., is hosting the largest Fourth of July parade on the West Coast — 500,000+ attendees are expected

This 4th of July is shaping up to be one of the most historic celebrations in modern U.S. history as the country edges closer to the 250th anniversary of independence. Across the nation, cities are scaling up their festivities with fireworks shows, public events, and large-scale civic festivities.

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Jul 01, 2026

What to see, eat and do on a road trip down California’s Central Coast

By Steve LyonsSpecial to The Seattle Times

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Jun 30, 2026

This hidden, charming plant nursery right off the Pacific Coast Highway is home to a massive collection of beautiful orchids

Operating as Country Plants since 1990, the signless coastal nursery welcomes plant enthusiasts everyday except Tuesdays.

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Jun 30, 2026

We Asked 5 Travel Experts to Pick the Ultimate Summer Road Trip—and They Split Between These 2 Legendary Drives

Summer road trip season is here, and while packing the snacks and building the perfect playlist is easy, choosing where to go is another story. In fact, the travel experts we asked were split on this summer's ultimate road trip. Half recommended California's Highway 1, newly reopened after years of landslide closures. The other half argued for Route 66, which celebrates its centennial this year with events along the entire route. Instead of settling the debate ourselves, we'll let you decide which drive deserves a spot on your summer itinerary.

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Jun 28, 2026

19 fun stops on a California coast drive

A California coast drive is one of those trips that sells itself. The Pacific Coast Highway — or PCH, as locals call it — stretches for hundreds of miles through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country, with enough pit stops along the way to fill a week or more of travel.

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Jun 28, 2026

Why seabirds are dying along the California coast

Between disease, pesticide contamination and starvation, seabirds are fighting multiple battles along the California coastline this year.

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  1. A Culinary Road Trip Along California’s Iconic Highway 1

    Jul 09, 26 07:49 AM

    From the North Coast and Big Sur to Laguna Beach, discover scenic stops, exceptional wines, MICHELIN-recommended dining and unforgettable hotels along California’s iconic Pacific Coast Highway.

    Read More

  2. The Return of Highway 1: California’s Legendary Coastal Drive Reawakens

    Jul 09, 26 07:49 AM

    After landslides closed Big Sur and disrupted California tourism, Highway 1 has reopened—making now the ideal time to rediscover America’s most iconic coastal road trip.

    Read More

  3. This Long-distance Amtrak Train Ride Is One of the Most Scenic West Coast Routes, With Stunning Ocean and Mountain Views

    Jul 06, 26 03:42 AM

    Running from Seattle to Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight route passes snowy mountains, sunny valleys, and stunning coastline.

    Read More