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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!

12 Things to do in Cambria: Restaurants, Hikes, Beaches & More
Best of Lists | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

12 Things to do in Cambria: Restaurants, Hikes, Beaches & More

Monterey Bay Aquarium: One of the Best Aquariums in the World
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Wildlife

Monterey Bay Aquarium: One of the Best Aquariums in the World

Lizard Mouth Rock: A Fun, Short Hike in Santa Barbara
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Lizard Mouth Rock: A Fun, Short Hike in Santa Barbara

Cerro San Luis: Hiking “Madonna Mountain” in San Luis Obispo
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Cerro San Luis: Hiking “Madonna Mountain” in San Luis Obispo

Hoagies Sandwiches & Grill in Pismo Beach
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Hoagies Sandwiches & Grill in Pismo Beach

Sea Otter Inn on Cambria’s Moonstone Beach Drive
Central California | Hotels | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Sea Otter Inn on Cambria’s Moonstone Beach Drive

Black Hill Trail in Morro Bay State Park
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Black Hill Trail in Morro Bay State Park

Sebastian’s Cafe: A Great Spot for Lunch in San Simeon
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Sebastian’s Cafe: A Great Spot for Lunch in San Simeon

San Simeon Point Trail on the Central CA Coast
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

San Simeon Point Trail on the Central CA Coast

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