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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!

Nepenthe Restaurant in Big Sur: Best Cafe View on the Central Coast
Food | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Nepenthe Restaurant in Big Sur: Best Cafe View on the Central Coast

LouLou’s Griddle in the Middle in Monterey
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

LouLou’s Griddle in the Middle in Monterey

Point Reyes National Seashore Guide: Beaches, Elk, Seals & A Lighthouse
Day Trips | National Parks | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Point Reyes National Seashore Guide: Beaches, Elk, Seals & A Lighthouse

Elephant Seal Overlook Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore
Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Vistas | Wildlife

Elephant Seal Overlook Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore

Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero
Lighthouses | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero

Point Pinos Lighthouse in Monterey: Oldest Lighthouse on the West Coast
Lighthouses | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Point Pinos Lighthouse in Monterey: Oldest Lighthouse on the West Coast

Año Nuevo State Park: Coastal Hiking Trails & Elephant Seal Viewing Up Close
Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks | Wildlife

Año Nuevo State Park: Coastal Hiking Trails & Elephant Seal Viewing Up Close

Shark Fin Cove: One of Northern California’s Best Beaches
Beaches | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Shark Fin Cove: One of Northern California’s Best Beaches

12 Unique Places/Shops/Museums to Visit in Half Moon Bay
Best of Lists | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Stores

12 Unique Places/Shops/Museums to Visit in Half Moon Bay

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