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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!

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

Ewoldsen Trail: Hiking in the Redwoods of Big Sur
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Waterfalls

Ewoldsen Trail: Hiking in the Redwoods of Big Sur

Venice Canals: Walk Europe in Southern California
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Places | Southern California

Venice Canals: Walk Europe in Southern California

The Crab Cooker: Seafood in Newport Beach
Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California

The Crab Cooker: Seafood in Newport Beach

Point Dume State Beach: The Beautiful Coast of Malibu
Beaches | Natural Wonders | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California

Point Dume State Beach: The Beautiful Coast of Malibu

Escondido Falls Hike in Malibu: A Beautiful Three Tiered Waterfall
Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California | Waterfalls

Escondido Falls Hike in Malibu: A Beautiful Three Tiered Waterfall

Schooner or Later Cafe in Long Beach CA
Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California

Schooner or Later Cafe in Long Beach CA

McWay Waterfall Trail: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Hikes | National Parks | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Waterfalls

McWay Waterfall Trail: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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