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.

BOOK REVIEWS

FAQ

MAPS

THE WEATHER

WHEN TO GO

Recent Articles

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1. Expect Delays: PCH Lane Closures in Malibu Begin Friday and One Lane Closure Continues Next Week

   Nov 17, 24 11:21 AM

   Caltrans Schedules Rock Scaling Work, Announces a Week-Long 24/7 Lane Closure

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2. Think Big Sur Is Thrilling From the Road? Try Paddling It in a Winter Storm

   Nov 16, 24 10:17 AM

   A highway closure along the wildest stretch of California’s Central Coast inspired three dauntless paddlers to try another route. Here’s how that four-day odyssey went.

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3. New Hotels in Los Angeles

   Nov 12, 24 05:40 PM

   
   Pacific Coast Highway Travel lists the new hotels in Los Angeles, and those refurbished and renovated, and all open for business in 2025.

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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. Expect Delays: PCH Lane Closures in Malibu Begin Friday and One Lane Closure Continues Next Week

   Nov 17, 24 11:21 AM

   Caltrans Schedules Rock Scaling Work, Announces a Week-Long 24/7 Lane Closure

   Read More

2. Think Big Sur Is Thrilling From the Road? Try Paddling It in a Winter Storm

   Nov 16, 24 10:17 AM

   A highway closure along the wildest stretch of California’s Central Coast inspired three dauntless paddlers to try another route. Here’s how that four-day odyssey went.

   Read More

3. New Hotels in Los Angeles

   Nov 12, 24 05:40 PM

   
   Pacific Coast Highway Travel lists the new hotels in Los Angeles, and those refurbished and renovated, and all open for business in 2025.

   Read More

Buy an inexpensive journal to record your own Pacific Coast Highway adventure!

If you're planning a PCH road trip, take a look at our guide to hotels along the way:

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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.