[2025 Monterey County ] Travel Guide for Pacific Coast Highway (Updated Mar)

#getgoing2025 Pacific Coast Highway, USA The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) stretches along California's coastline offering one America’s most scenic drives renowned breathtaking ocean views charming coastal towns capturing hearts souls all who traverse route year-round adventures await discovery! Spanning nearly 655 miles—from San Francisco Los Angeles—it features iconic landmarks including Bixby Creek Bridge Hearst Castle providing opportunities stop enjoy picturesque vistas indulge local cuisine savoring fresh seafood dishes enhancing overall journey immersing oneself coastal culture traditions experiencing outdoor activities such hiking biking surfing enriching travel memories forever cherished by visitors seeking connect nature beauty through exploration PCH enchanting charm inviting serenity tranquility awaits every turn along way!

This guide will help you savor every mile of the scenic Pacific Coast Highway and make the most of your coastal adventure! Save this for your next trip to California! 🌊 Scenic Views: The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) offers stunning ocean views, rocky cliffs, and rolling hills. Make sure to stop at viewpoints like Big Sur and McWay Falls. 🚗 Plan for Stops: Don’t rush the drive! Take your time to explore charming coastal towns like Carmel, Monterey, and Santa Barbara. 🛏️ Stay Overnight: Break up the drive by staying at cozy inns or beachside hotels. This makes the journey more relaxing and enjoyable. 🏞️ Explore Nature: There are plenty of opportunities to hike or relax at state parks along the route, such as Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Point Lobos. 🦭 Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for sea otters, seals, and even whales along the coast. Stop by the Elephant Seal Rookery near San Simeon. 🌅 Perfect Sunset Spot: Make time to catch the sunset over the Pacific – it’s unforgettable! Bixby Bridge is a particularly iconic spot for photos. #summerdestinations #california #mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip

The United States' beauty unfolds most vividly through a windshield. From Colorado's majestic mountains to Oregon's cascading waterfalls, the sweeping landscapes captivate. Miles become a symphony of experiences. I navigate solo, covering miles untraveled. Through it all, I remain the maestro, choosing my music and shaping my journey. 🚗🎶🏞️

Getting ready to capture the sunset on Pacific Coast Highway in California. This is a famous highway well known for its beautiful coastline. It is featured in many movies and TV shows. Ultimate road trip. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Pacific Coast Highway is famous for winding around the Pacific Ocean as it takes you along the California coast. There are multiple opportunities to stop and relax in this very natural setting. Super photo opportunities as well. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

The most beautiful and artistic seaside town on the No. 1 road, Carmel Town, I strongly recommend that you stay here for one night. There are many romantic and welcoming family hotels in the town. The hotel I booked is surrounded by flowers and trees and is very beautiful. On the day of arrival, several white-haired old ladies sipped coffee and chatted at the garden table in front of my room, laughing like young girls, and two docile golden hairs screaming at the side, warm and moving scenes. When I walked past them, an old lady stood up and asked me with a very polite smile. "We are so noisy, will you bother you?" I also smiled and answered her: "No, please enjoy this." Afternoon." After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, some artists, writers and musicians in San Francisco moved to the quiet coastal town on Highway 1. Over time, it gradually developed into the United States. Some of the star tycoons also choose to live here. Nowadays, most of the residents in the town are professional artists. You can feel the strong artistic atmosphere on the streets of Carmel. Most of the small shops in the town are galleries, artisan shops, designer clothing stores. Whether it's a shop selling art or a regular restaurant, every store's decoration style and display are carefully designed. If you don't have time to open a door and walk in, then stroll through the street to taste the beautiful window art. Let's go.

Mushroom Jun's American Wanderlust United States, California slowly began to get used to a life, may wake up when you have forgotten where you are, but will never change the surrounding beauty. Here is the No. 1 road in California, the most unpretentious part of the coastline I have seen. It has steep cliffs and turbulent waves. She is suitable for driving a sports car and is also suitable for sitting on a rock and quietly. Step by step, now you see the blue I am.