Pacific Coast Highway Travel Blog

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Oct 04, 2024

Popular stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway closing nightly due to storm damage

section of the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County is closing nightly for the indefinite future because of road erosion worsened by the recent winter storms.

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Sep 11, 2024

Autumn Adventures: 8 Road Trips Perfect for Leaf-Peeping Across America

From cloud-tickling mountain roads to historic routes that wind through the nation’s past, we’ve curated a collection of journeys that will make you wonder if you’ve accidentally stepped into a living painting.

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Sep 11, 2024

Summer doesn’t have to end yet with these fall getaways

From surfing in the Great Lakes to neon-lit kayaking in Florida, these destinations offer autumn adventures without the chill.

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Sep 11, 2024

Unassuming northern California town surprisingly ranked as the No.1 place in America for food and wine

A tiny northern California town has been named the best small town in America for foodies and wine lovers.

The quiet idyll of Elk, which is located three hours drive north up the coast from San Francisco, took the top spot in a new ranking by Travel + Leisure.

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Sep 07, 2024

Pacific Coast Highway Construction to Take Place September 6, 9 through 13

Pacific Coast Highway is slated to be reduced to one lane in each direction between Porto Marina Way and Temescal Canyon Road the night of Friday, September 6, and then each night Monday, September 9, through Friday, September 9, according to an alert from Caltrans sent Friday morning, September 6.

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Sep 07, 2024

PCH 101: Best Hotels on the Pacific Coast Highway (Cali Only)

Aside from vistas and freedom, something that I love about road trips is the number of boutique inns, hotels, and motels that pop up around the way. With hardly any hotel chains in small towns, routes like the Pacific Coast Highway offer a spotlight on unique mom-and-pop stays.

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Sep 03, 2024

Top 10 Most Beautiful Roads In The World 2024

The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), which is also known as California State Route 1, is widely considered to be among the most famous and beautiful stretches of highway in the United States.

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Aug 26, 2024

Standoff in Malibu Closes Pacific Coast Highway, Ends After Eight Hours

A standoff involving Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies and a man barricaded in a vehicle led to the closure of Pacific Coast Highway at Point Dume in Malibu on Wednesday, disrupting traffic for several hours.

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Aug 13, 2024

Best Restaurants in Carmel

Pacific Coast Highway Travel picks the best restaurants in Carmel with the top eating places for fish, vegetarian, Mexican, the casual diner, and fine dining.

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Aug 10, 2024

These 10 Best Road Trip Destinations In The United States Will Have You Packing The Car

According to a new study, these routes are the most searched for in the nation.

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Aug 01, 2024

Trinidad

Pacific Coast Highway Travel highlights the Californian seaside town of Trinidad, exploring what there is to do, its climate, annual events, and its history.

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Jul 26, 2024

This Is California's Coolest Beach — and It's in the Middle of the Forest

Make your way to Johnson's Beach in Sonoma County.

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Jul 26, 2024

Ranked: The Most Scenic Stretch of California Coast

California has an expansive coast with countless gorgeous areas. Here's our ranking of the most scenic stretches of California coast.

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Jul 25, 2024

Best Restaurants in Cambria

Pacific Coast Highway Travels picks ten of the best restaurants in Cambria, including seafood and vegetarian, with a variety of cuisines and dining experiences.

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