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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!

Pygmy Forest of Mini Trees in Van Damme State Park
Hikes | Natural Wonders | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks | Strangely Awesome

Pygmy Forest of Mini Trees in Van Damme State Park

Point Arena Lighthouse: A 115 Foot Tall Historic Lighthouse
Historical Structures | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Point Arena Lighthouse: A 115 Foot Tall Historic Lighthouse

Muir Beach Overlook: Beautiful Vista on Pacific Coast Highway
Historical Structures | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Vistas

Muir Beach Overlook: Beautiful Vista on Pacific Coast Highway

Hog Island Oyster Company: Shucking with a View
Food | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Hog Island Oyster Company: Shucking with a View

La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
Central California | Historical Structures | Missions | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

La Purisima Mission State Historic Park

Wilder Ranch State Park and the Bluffs Trail in Santa Cruz
Central California | Hikes | Historical Structures | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks

Wilder Ranch State Park and the Bluffs Trail in Santa Cruz

Natural Bridges State Beach: A Beach & A Sunset You Will Never Want To Leave
Beaches | Central California | Natural Wonders | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks

Natural Bridges State Beach: A Beach & A Sunset You Will Never Want To Leave

Freebirds: UCSB’s 24 Hour Burrito as Big as Your Head Spot
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Freebirds: UCSB’s 24 Hour Burrito as Big as Your Head Spot

Luffa Farm in Nipomo: The Bath Scrubs that Grow on a Bush
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Luffa Farm in Nipomo: The Bath Scrubs that Grow on a Bush

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