Before You Go

Things to know before you drive the Pacific Coast Highway, with suggested books to read, maps to buy, and other research to do. Click on the links to take you there.

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FAQ

MAPS

THE WEATHER

WHEN TO GO

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1. Santa Monica lifts evacuation warnings, opens PCH for local access as containment of Palisades Fire grows

   Jan 19, 25 10:44 AM

   The city of Santa Monica has lifted all evacuation warnings and curfew within city limits, as fire crews continue to make progress in containing the Palisades Fire.

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2. Cleanup begins along Pacific Coast Highway

   Jan 18, 25 10:56 AM

   One week after the Palisades Fire erupted, the cleanup along Pacific Coast Highway has begun.

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3. Pacific Coast Highway in ruins as new photos show utter destruction along once beautiful oceanfront

   Jan 12, 25 10:46 AM

   California’s Pacific Coast Highway has been ravaged by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles, turning a once beautiful oceanfront to ruins.

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LATEST BOOKS

Take a look at our latest books: 101 Best Things to Do on the Pacific Coast Highway and 101 Budget Hotels along the Pacific Coast Highway. Click on the covers to learn more.

LATEST NEWS

Recent Articles

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1. Santa Monica lifts evacuation warnings, opens PCH for local access as containment of Palisades Fire grows

   Jan 19, 25 10:44 AM

   The city of Santa Monica has lifted all evacuation warnings and curfew within city limits, as fire crews continue to make progress in containing the Palisades Fire.

   Read More

2. Cleanup begins along Pacific Coast Highway

   Jan 18, 25 10:56 AM

   One week after the Palisades Fire erupted, the cleanup along Pacific Coast Highway has begun.

   Read More

3. Pacific Coast Highway in ruins as new photos show utter destruction along once beautiful oceanfront

   Jan 12, 25 10:46 AM

   California’s Pacific Coast Highway has been ravaged by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles, turning a once beautiful oceanfront to ruins.

   Read More

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The Best PCH Guide
We've read lots of guides to the Pacific Coast, and easily the best one is the Moon Handbook. You can read our review here, or buy it through the Amazon link below.