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Pacific Coast Highway Travel Blog

Why not subscribe to our Pacific Coast Highway Travel Blog, to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and information for your PCH road trip? The Blog will also alert you to new pages posted on our website, provide you with extra stories about the highway, and let you read about our own travels when we’re on the road. To subscribe, simply click on the orange RSS button near the bottom of the left-hand column, or on one of the other buttons if you already have one of them set up.

Nov 29, 2023

Disneyland

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PCH Travel’s intro to the Disneyland Resort, which includes both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, just a few miles from the coast highway.

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Nov 27, 2023

Best Time to Visit the Olympic Peninsula

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PCH Travel picks the best time to visit the Olympic Peninsula, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.

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Nov 25, 2023

Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara

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PCH Travel picks the best time to visit Santa Barbara, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.

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Nov 25, 2023

Best Time to Visit Carmel

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the best time to visit Carmel, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices, to help plan a visit.

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Nov 23, 2023

Best Time to Visit Big Sur

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PCH Travel picks the best time to visit Big Sur, with a monthly summary of the weather, including fog, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit

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Nov 23, 2023

Best Time to Visit Mendocino

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PCH Travel picks the best time to visit Mendocino, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.

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Nov 22, 2023

7 Reasons You Should Vanlife The Pacific Coast Highway

From the rugged cliffs of Big Sur to the charming towns of Santa Barbara, and the magnificent landscapes of Oregon and Washington, the PCH offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with cherished memories and a newfound love for the road less traveled.

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Nov 22, 2023

An Afternoon in the Sun — On Friendships, Fish Tacos, and the Things We Share

Before I arrived on the West Coast, the only tacos I knew were filled with greasy ground beef, artificial seasonings, and a more-than-healthy dose of shredded cheese. Fish in a taco seemed out of place. The fact that my very first fish taco was not eaten along some sunny San Diego shoreline with the Pacific Ocean cresting and crashing in the background—but rather at a chain taco joint in a strip mall miles from the coast—did not help convince me otherwise. The experience was, in a word, unsatisfactory.

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Nov 20, 2023

Train From Los Angeles To Seattle: How To Take This Scenic, Bucket-List Journey

Relax on the Coat Starlight train, soaking up amazing views of the West Coast while traveling from Los Angeles to Seattle.

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Nov 20, 2023

From Laguna Beach to Mendocino: Your Guide to a Road Trip Up the California Coast

Embark on a journey where the sandy shores of Laguna Beach mark the beginning of an unforgettable California road trip, charting a course through the state’s most iconic towns.

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Nov 16, 2023

Best Museums in Monterey

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the best museums in Monterey including art and history museums, museums for families and the fantastic Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Nov 13, 2023

Best Spa Hotels in Los Angeles

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best spa hotels in Los Angeles including the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Hotel Bel-Air, Four Seasons, and Ritz-Carlton.

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Nov 13, 2023

The Most Scenic Road Trips in the US for Every Season

The open road beckons with promises of endless vistas, hidden nooks, and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

In the United States, road trips are not just a mode of travel; they're a rite of passage.

Each season paints the country with a different brush, offering a fresh canvas for adventurers.

This guide takes you through the most scenic US road trips designed for the unique tapestry of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, ensuring that no matter when you set out, the journey will be as memorable as the destination.

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Nov 03, 2023

Best Museums in Seattle

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best museums in Seattle, including art, science and children’s museums, for that inevitable rainy day!

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Nov 03, 2023

What Are Some Safe Driving Tips for the Pacific Coast Highway?

We completely understand your enthusiasm for embarking on a trip along the Pacific Coast Highway. It’s likely that you’ve already taken the time to plan out your playlist and create a list of must visit destinations. However, before you hit the road it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with some safety guidelines specifically tailored for driving on the PCH. The last thing anyone wants is an accident ruining what should be a vacation, no matter how minor it may seem. While you might have come across some of these tips before, it’s always beneficial to refresh your memory and ensure these safety precautions stay at the forefront of your mind throughout your journey. Take a moment to peruse this article and ensure that these valuable safety suggestions become second nature to you, enabling you to cherish every moment of this incredible trip!

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Nov 02, 2023

Best Time to Visit Seattle

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel’s advice on the best time to visit Seattle, covering the weather and climate from month to month and season by season.

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Nov 01, 2023

Best Time to Visit Monterey

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best time to visit Monterey with month by month and season by season information on the city’s weather and climate.

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Nov 01, 2023

Best Time to Visit San Diego

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel recommends the best time to visit San Diego, giving the city’s weather and climate month by month and season by season.

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Nov 01, 2023

Chasing Nostalgia On The Road - A Big Sur road trip in the name of Jack Kerouac

It was a sunny morning when I found myself on the edge of the Pacific Coast Highway, the famous Highway 1. The scent of fresh ocean air hung in the breeze, and the road stretched out before me like a ribbon of endless possibilities. I couldn't help but recall the tales of Jack Kerouac and the beatniks, who once traversed these very roads in pursuit of freedom and adventure. Inspired by their spirit, I set out on a road trip to Big Sur, hoping to recapture a bit of that timeless nostalgia.

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Nov 01, 2023

5 Easy Road Trips from San Francisco To Please Even the Pickiest of Travelers

If you're itching to hit the Pacific Coast Highway and set out on an unforgettable journey from San Francisco, we’ve got just the destinations for you. All are three hours or less away from SF and make for everything from a fun day trip to week-long adventures. Read on for our five top road trip routes along Highway 1 for the ocean breeze blowing in your face and epic itineraries awaiting when you put your car in park.

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Oct 31, 2023

Best Time to Visit San Francisco

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel’s advice on the best time to visit San Francisco, covering the weather and climate from month to month and season by season.

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Oct 31, 2023

Best Time to Visit Los Angeles

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Pacific Coast Highway travel suggests the best time to visit Los Angeles with information about the weather and climate month by month and season by season.

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Oct 31, 2023

Best Time to Visit Malibu

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel explains the best time to visit Malibu with a month-by-month description of what you can expect from the weather in a typical year.

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Oct 30, 2023

Best Golf Courses in San Francisco

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The Pacific Coast Highway Travel guide to the best golf courses in San Francisco for all budgets and skill levels, including courses close to the city center.

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Oct 27, 2023

Best Romantic Hotels in San Francisco

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Pacific Coast Highway Travel brings you the best romantic hotels in San Francisco, many with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and in the heart of the city.

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Recent Articles

  1. Disneyland

    Nov 29, 23 07:10 AM

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    PCH Travel’s intro to the Disneyland Resort, which includes both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, just a few miles from the coast highway.

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  2. Best Time to Visit the Olympic Peninsula

    Nov 27, 23 04:20 AM

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    PCH Travel picks the best time to visit the Olympic Peninsula, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.

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  3. Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara

    Nov 25, 23 07:03 AM

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    PCH Travel picks the best time to visit Santa Barbara, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.

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