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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 Matador State Beach: Malibu’s Best Kept Secret
Beaches | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California | State Parks

El Matador State Beach: Malibu’s Best Kept Secret

Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree in Leggett
Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree in Leggett

Morro Bay Skateboard Museum (Closed)
Central California | Museums | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Morro Bay Skateboard Museum (Closed)

Pudding Creek Trestle: Fort Bragg’s Historic Bridge
Bridges | Historical Structures | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Pudding Creek Trestle: Fort Bragg’s Historic Bridge

Bodega Schoolhouse: Filming Location for Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds
Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Bodega Schoolhouse: Filming Location for Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds

Eureka to Crescent City & Oregon State Line: Roadtrip Guide
National Parks | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Road Trips | State Parks

Eureka to Crescent City & Oregon State Line: Roadtrip Guide

Mendocino or Fort Bragg to Eureka: Pacific Coast Highway Roadtrip Guide
Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Mendocino or Fort Bragg to Eureka: Pacific Coast Highway Roadtrip Guide

San Francisco to Mendocino: Pacific Coast Highway Roadtrip Guide
Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Roads

San Francisco to Mendocino: Pacific Coast Highway Roadtrip Guide

Glass Beach in Fort Bragg: How to See this Unique Beach
Beaches | Natural Wonders | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Glass Beach in Fort Bragg: How to See this Unique Beach

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