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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!

Himalaya Restaurant: Eat Nepalese Food on Pillows in Ventura
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Himalaya Restaurant: Eat Nepalese Food on Pillows in Ventura

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams in Santa Barbara
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams in Santa Barbara

Brown Butter Cookie Company in Cayucos: Some of the Best Cookies in California
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Sweets

Brown Butter Cookie Company in Cayucos: Some of the Best Cookies in California

Victoria’s Last Resort: A Vintage, Eclectic and Awesome B&B in Cambria
Hotels | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Victoria’s Last Resort: A Vintage, Eclectic and Awesome B&B in Cambria

Black Cat Bistro: Upscale Eating in Cambria
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Black Cat Bistro: Upscale Eating in Cambria

Nitt Witt Ridge: Touring the Hearst Castle of Trash Art
Abandoned | Central California | Historical Structures | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Nitt Witt Ridge: Touring the Hearst Castle of Trash Art

Pfeiffer Falls & Valley View Trail: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks | Waterfalls

Pfeiffer Falls & Valley View Trail: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Bluffs Trail at Fiscalini Ranch in Cambria
Central California | City Parks | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Bluffs Trail at Fiscalini Ranch in Cambria

Limekiln State Park and Limekiln Falls in Big Sur
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks | Waterfalls

Limekiln State Park and Limekiln Falls in Big Sur

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