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Carmel-by-the-Sea, often just referred to as Carmel, is one of the prettiest small towns on the California coast. Though it lacks the amenities and attractions of Monterey, its larger neighbor to the north, Carmel is still a popular and worthwhile destination spot in its own right, especially for visitors coming straight from a 17-Mile Drive […]
If you’re taking the I-5 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, then you shouldn’t stop anywhere except to get gas and food. We mean no disrespect to the Inland Empire, but it’s not exactly the most interesting part of the state. If you’re taking the Pacific Coast Highway, on the other hand, there are plenty […]
The toll to get into Pebble Beach and take 17-Mile Drive is $11.25 per vehicle. The community itself is privately owned, as is the drive, so they use the toll fees to support the community itself and maintain infrastructure. If you’re thinking about getting lunch around the same time, you may as well do it […]
The fastest way to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco, or vice versa, is by taking I-5 through the center of the state. However, since the Inland Empire doesn’t exactly make for the most interesting travel setting, taking the Pacific Coast Highway provides a much more scenic alternative that runs through some of the […]
The PCH is about 655 miles long, covering close to three-quarters of California’s coastline. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway takes about 12 hours if you go straight through, but we definitely wouldn’t recommend experiencing the drive that way. To get the most out of your drive up or down the PCH, we’d recommend taking three […]
You can absolutely stop along 17-Mile Drive! In fact, we encourage you to. As the name implies, the drive itself is actually fairly short, although very beautiful. The way to truly enjoy your time on the drive is to stop anywhere that strikes your fancy, whether it’s a beach, a rocky cliff, or even one […]
The Pacific Coast Highway runs right through Malibu, CA, just before it reaches Los Angeles. Malibu is home to some of the prettiest beaches in southern California and the PCH will take you right by them, so it’s a great place to stop and stretch your legs in the sand. Though the beaches are really […]
The most photographed tree in the world is the Lone Cypress, which stands alone on a rock right on the coast in Pebble Beach, CA. The tree is believed to have been seeded around 1750, making it over 250 years old. This scenic drive attracts countless visitors each year. Many of them stop at the […]
Any part of a Pacific Coast Highway road trip will offer beautiful views, but we think the most spectacular section is Big Sur, between Monterey and San Luis Obispo. Big Sur is one of the few undeveloped stretches of coastal land in California and offers gorgeous views from the top of a winding seaside cliff […]
The best way to enjoy 17-Mile Drive is by taking your time and experiencing all the sights. There are plenty of stops you can make on a 17-Mile Drive tour, and we recommend taking your time at each of them. Between the beaches, the scenic overlooks, and the groves and cypress forests, every mile of […]
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