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Dec 20, 2024
Eureka
Pacific Coast Highway Travel describes Eureka in California, including its history, location, climate, beaches, and things to do.
Dec 18, 2024
50 Best Motorcycle Roads in America
Out of 3.9 million miles of roads in this country, these are just a drop in the bucket, covering a mere 13,467 miles. There are thousands more great roads out there, so get going!
Dec 18, 2024
Beautiful California Road Crowned 'Most Scenic Drive' In The State
According to a list compiled by Thrillist, the most scenic drive in all of California is the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Dec 14, 2024
Franklin Fire in Malibu: PCH fully reopens as containment increases to 30%
Pacific Coast Highway reopened Friday as firefighters continue to make progress containing the Franklin Fire in Malibu.
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Dec 13, 2024
This map shows where the Franklin fire is burning in Malibu
The Franklin fire in Malibu Canyon continues to grow rapidly, crossing Pacific Coast Highway and spreading to more than 3,000 acres Tuesday, Dec. 10, burning in the hillsides near Pepperdine University.
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Dec 11, 2024
Franklin Fire in Malibu scorches nearly 4,000 acres, thousands remain evacuated
The Franklin Fire in Malibu shifted directions and continues to burn Wednesday as it reaches 3,983 acres and is 7% contained. Thousands of households remain under evacuation orders.
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Dec 06, 2024
California’s sunny Huntington Beach makes a great weekend getaway
Two decades ago, the Southern California seaside town of Huntington Beach applied for — and was granted — the trademark, “Surf City USA.”
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Dec 04, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a California Coastal Highway Road Trip
California’s Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), is the second-longest state route in the United States. This dreamy drive takes road trippers through redwood forests, coastal towns, and major cities. Cruise down the windy roads with breathtaking views of the bluffs and crashing waves.
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Dec 02, 2024
Landslides and flooding in California amid record levels of rainfall
California has been hit by record levels of rainfall, which has caused small landslides and flooding in the US state.
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Nov 30, 2024
Best Time to Visit Cambria
Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the best time to visit Cambria with a monthly summary of weather, hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.
Nov 30, 2024
World’s Largest Animal Safety Crossing Coming to California
What could become the world’s largest safe crossing pathway for animals is set to come to the Los Angeles area.
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Nov 30, 2024
SURF'S UP: Visit Huntington Beach and ride the wave California style
The Surf City USA moniker is true to its roots but you don't have to be a surfer to soak up the experience
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Nov 23, 2024
Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle
Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco. Meanwhile tens of thousands of people were still without power in the Seattle area after several days in the dark.
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Nov 21, 2024
Best Time to Visit Santa Monica
Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the best time to visit Santa Monica with a monthly summary of weather, hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.
Nov 17, 2024
Expect Delays: PCH Lane Closures in Malibu Begin Friday and One Lane Closure Continues Next Week
Caltrans Schedules Rock Scaling Work, Announces a Week-Long 24/7 Lane Closure
Nov 16, 2024
Think Big Sur Is Thrilling From the Road? Try Paddling It in a Winter Storm
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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Nov 12, 2024
New Hotels in Los Angeles
Pacific Coast Highway Travel lists the new hotels in Los Angeles, and those refurbished and renovated, and all open for business in 2025.
Nov 09, 2024
Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California
California is being lashed by powerful winds that fed a fast-moving wildfire near multimillion dollar properties along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
Nov 01, 2024
A Trip to Santa Barbara Wine Country, 20 Years After ‘Sideways’
Here's where to visit if you're criss-crossing the valley like Miles and Jack in the coming months.
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Nov 01, 2024
California road trip spotlights Pacific Coast Highway
Twists, turns and jaw-dropping sunsets on scenic route
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Nov 01, 2024
Should California give up on Highway 1?
Drive along California's Pacific Coast Highway and you'll catch some of America's most iconic views. But you’re just as likely to catch yourself turning your car around and heading back the way you came.
Oct 31, 2024
I’ve found the most beautiful train ride in America
Pacific Ocean views, Hollywood, rolling winelands and small-town America on tap — the Coast Starlight is the ultimate way to take in California
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Oct 28, 2024
Northern Elephant Seals
Pacific Coast Highway Travel tells you what you need to know about California’s Northern Elephant Seals, and where to go to see them in their natural habitat.
Oct 26, 2024
World’s 5 most scenic roads that will take your breath away
Exploring these scenic drives—Australia’s Great Ocean Road, USA’s Pacific Coast Highway, Iceland’s Ring Road, Italy’s Stelvio Pass, and Argentina’s Route 40—offers an unforgettable experience of natural beauty. Each route provides unique landscapes, from coastal views and mountains to glaciers and plains
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Oct 12, 2024
10 Most Scenic Road Trips to Take in the US
Whether you’re looking to take a leisurely drive down the coast or embark on an epic cross-country journey, there are plenty of scenic routes to choose from in the United States. To help you plan your next road trip, we’ve rounded up ten of the most picturesque drives in the country.
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Eureka
Dec 20, 24 05:15 PM
Pacific Coast Highway Travel describes Eureka in California, including its history, location, climate, beaches, and things to do. -
50 Best Motorcycle Roads in America
Dec 18, 24 10:58 AM
Out of 3.9 million miles of roads in this country, these are just a drop in the bucket, covering a mere 13,467 miles. There are thousands more great roads out there, so get going! -
Beautiful California Road Crowned 'Most Scenic Drive' In The State
Dec 18, 24 10:58 AM
According to a list compiled by Thrillist, the most scenic drive in all of California is the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Recent Articles
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Eureka
Dec 20, 24 05:15 PM
Pacific Coast Highway Travel describes Eureka in California, including its history, location, climate, beaches, and things to do. -
50 Best Motorcycle Roads in America
Dec 18, 24 10:58 AM
Out of 3.9 million miles of roads in this country, these are just a drop in the bucket, covering a mere 13,467 miles. There are thousands more great roads out there, so get going! -
Beautiful California Road Crowned 'Most Scenic Drive' In The State
Dec 18, 24 10:58 AM
According to a list compiled by Thrillist, the most scenic drive in all of California is the Pacific Coast Highway.
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