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Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Unless you plan to spend your entire Pacific Coast Highway trip behind the wheel, you probably want to stop and smell the roses! With so much to see along one of the country’s prettiest drives, where should you stop? While there’s no wrong answer on the PCH, here are some of your best bets for finding hidden gems and seeing famous attractions in Monterey, Malibu, and more!

El Presidio State Park in Santa Barbara
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks

El Presidio State Park in Santa Barbara

Palace of Fine Arts: European Ruins in San Francisco
Historical Structures | Museums | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Palace of Fine Arts: European Ruins in San Francisco

Mosaic Steps on 16th Avenue in San Francisco
Art | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Mosaic Steps on 16th Avenue in San Francisco

Wave Organ of San Francisco
Art | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Wave Organ of San Francisco

Refugio State Beach
Beaches | Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Refugio State Beach

Tupelo Junction Cafe: Amazing Breakfast in Santa Barbara (Closed)
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Tupelo Junction Cafe: Amazing Breakfast in Santa Barbara (Closed)

Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach: California’s Best Clam Chowder
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach: California’s Best Clam Chowder

Bubblegum Alley: Gum Wall of San Luis Obispo
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Bubblegum Alley: Gum Wall of San Luis Obispo

Venice Beach Boardwalk: Shops, Food, Art & Street Performers
Art | Beaches | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California | Strangely Awesome

Venice Beach Boardwalk: Shops, Food, Art & Street Performers

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