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Sep 1, 2016 · It used to be part of Highway 60 and was originally called Roosevelt Highway after the death of president Theodore Roosevelt in 1919. Parts of the PCH are referred to by other names such as Cabrillo Highway, Shoreline Highway, or just Coast Highway. It was not officially designated the Pacific Coast Highway in its entirety until 1964, when all ...
Dec 21, 2019 · Dec. 21, 2019 3 AM PT. This year, California experienced two large earthquakes, power outages throughout the state, dry weather and wildfires, and homelessness became an all-consuming issue in...
Jul 7, 2019 · More than $150 billion in property could be at risk of flooding by 2100 — the economic damage far more devastating than the state’s worst earthquakes and wildfires. Salt marshes, home to ...
In 1941, the Roosevelt Highway was renamed the Pacific Coast Highway in much of Southern California, specifically in Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties, while North of Ventura it was referred to as California Highway 1. In 1964, California adopted a new numbering system, and the now familiar green shields designating the PCH as ...
- Day 1 – Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary Starting in Los Angeles
- Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary: Santa Barbara to Cambria
- Day 2 – Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip – Elephant Seal Vista Point
- Big Sur& The Bixby Creek Bridge
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Day 3 – Pebble Beach 17-Mile Drive
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Monterey’s Cannery Row
- Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Ends
This coastal road trip itinerary can start north or south and still hit the same attractions and sights. We began in Los Angeles, heading north to Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is one of those cities that has some big city appeal with the glitterati, yet has the charm and uniqueness of a quaint Spanish village. In the background, you will see the Sa...
There are several ways to “speed up” this journey by taking alternative routes if you are heading to a destination. Since we were enjoying a leisurely drive, we stayed on Highway 1 through Lompoc and Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach is another place you may want to check out on your coastal highway drive. It has a beautiful Pier Plaza and things to do on i...
Leaving the beautiful city of Cambria, we got an early start and headed in the direction of Hearst Castle. Along this drive, I encourage you to pull over and see the Elephant Seals.
Big Sur is one of those places you must see at least once! I’m not kidding! Even if you just do the Pacific Coast Highway road trip through Big Sur, it will be forever memorable. I say this, but timing is everything. I once drove it at dusk with my husband, and you won’t get to see the sprawling crystal blue-green water views from the cliffs if it’...
One of my more unique unplanned stops on this Pacific Coast Highway scenic drive is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. With its easy walking trails, it had some dramatic coastline and ocean views within a short distance from the car park. I highly recommend stopping at this location and taking in all the details of its natural splendor. Here are my...
On our journey, we next headed to the picturesque city, Carmel-by-the Sea. This is a fun city to walk around, and it just oozes charm from almost every angle, especially in the heart of downtown. While downtown there are plenty of things to do that include: Historic Carmel Mission, entertainment at Sunset Center, Carmel Beach, and a variety of wine...
After a slow start in the morning exploring Carmel-by-the-Sea, we headed out for a 17-mile scenic drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove. You will want to allow a few hours to properly see this scenic drive. Please note this is a toll road, and you will need to pay to enter. The earlier you go is often best to avoid delays getting past the to...
The 17-mile drive is not complete without visiting the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links. Pebble Beach is considered the top golf course in America. It was the first public course to be selected as the No. 1 Golf Course in America by Golf Digest. They are friendly to visitors, and there is shopping and other things to do on the property. If you are...
If time allows on your journey, take a brief detour for lunch or shopping at Monterey’s Cannery Row. This area is known for its past sardine-packing industry, uber fresh seafood, and converted factories into gourmet restaurants and bars. It is a fun place to stroll and check out the sights. Monterey is also known for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, with...
Since our 3-day journey was coming to an end for us, we needed to head south to Los Angeles and return home. If your itinerary allows, you could continue up the coast to San Francisco.
Dec 31, 2019 · Here in California, we started off 2019 with the inauguration of an ambitious new governor, Gavin Newsom, who was immediately confronted with the bankruptcy of the state’s largest utility — a ...
Nov 6, 2019 · Ed Avol grew up in Los Angeles in the 1960s, but he rarely caught a glimpse of the rolling green contours and snowy peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains just east of the city. More often than not ...
