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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
Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best new dining experiences in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Bel-Air, Venice and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2025
Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz
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.
Apr 17, 2025
Best Budget Hotels in Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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
L.A. County fire-affected beaches are safe for swimming, health officials say
Just in time for a mini heat wave going into the weekend, local public health authorities have lifted ocean water advisories placed on Malibu- and Santa Monica-area beaches affected by January’s Palisades fire.
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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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Apr 08, 2025
12 Classic American Road Trips That Never Get Old
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), also known as California State Route 1, offers an enchanting drive along the California coastline. This scenic route stretches approximately 655 miles from San Francisco to San Diego, providing breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, cliffs, and quaint coastal towns.
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Construction Will Shut Down PCH Lanes This Week
Apr 23, 25 10:14 AM
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. -
New Dining in Los Angeles
Apr 18, 25 04:42 PM
Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best new dining experiences in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Bel-Air, Venice and elsewhere. -
Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz
Apr 18, 25 03:35 PM
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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Recent Articles
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Construction Will Shut Down PCH Lanes This Week
Apr 23, 25 10:14 AM
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. -
New Dining in Los Angeles
Apr 18, 25 04:42 PM
Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best new dining experiences in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Bel-Air, Venice and elsewhere. -
Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz
Apr 18, 25 03:35 PM
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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