Top travel journalists from across the country have been writing about the wonders of the Highway 1 Road Trip. Some are in awe of our gorgeous beaches. Others are fascinated by our beautiful wine country. Many are stunned by the diverse things to do here. All have an appreciation for our wide open spaces.
Here are some of our favorite articles from top publications:
Avila Beach Named a Top Beach Town in US
A seaside sojourn is always a good idea, and, fortunately, you don’t need to travel too far to embark on a relaxing beach getaway.
Travel + Leisure’s 20 ‘Secret’ Spots Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway
California’s iconic Highway 1 has many natural and historic attractions along the Central Coast, famous for its beaches and migrating whales. But there are also numerous “secret” spots along the approximately 440-mile route.
Fodor’s Lists San Simeon a Top Wildlife Viewing Spot
Though large animals are extremely rare globally, we’re still fortunate in North America to see many species that live on or near our continent.
Highway 1 is Home to ‘Coastal Calm’
Central California’s oceanside cities inspire a luscious sense of peach.
Forbes Lists Highway 1 Discoveries Worth a Stop
From Laurie Werner at Forbes Craggy cliffs bordering crashing waves with blankets of fog rolling in over one stretch of road and then suddenly disappearing
AAA Spends 3 Days in SLO County
From Eric Lindberg at AAA Colorado For many travelers, the stretch of California halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco is merely a drive-through gas
The Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies
From David Kindy at Smithsonian Magazine The Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies Migrate Might Be This Little California Beach Town Thousands of western monarchs
Highway 1 among the 25 Best Fall Trips in the World
Located roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo County unspools for more than 80 miles along California’s Central Coast.
Travel + Leisure Names Cambria as a Best Place for Fall Getaway
From Patricia Doherty The arrival of autumn, whether signaled by the calendar or a chill in the air, creates a restless feeling that can often
Sunset’s Ultimate Central California Road Trip
From Hugh Garvey at Sunset Magazine Food-obsessed travelers tend to romanticize culinary epiphanies in faraway places: eating Hokkaido scallop at a Ginza sushi spot in
One of Travel + Leisure’s Best Places for an Extended Trip
California’s Highway 1 is one of the best known drives in the country, and rather than just cruising the road, you have time for leisurely stops along the way.
Forbes Essential Eats Along Highway 1 Road Trip
Road trippers can see monarch butterflies, migrating whales, and even zebras during their drive, but for many, the surprising highlight is the meals they can access along the way.
Two Top Highway 1 Beach Towns on Parade List
Get Your Resting Beach Face Ready! These Are the 50 Best Beach and Coastal Towns By Stephanie Osmanski Whether you’re #TeamEastCoast or prefer the West
One of Travel + Leisure’s Best Places to Travel in June
California’s Central Coast highlighted as a top destination by Travel + Leisure From Patricia Doherty Summer officially arrives in June, and we’re more than ready
Reader’s Digest lists Highway 1 as a Top Road Trip
Reader’s Digest lists 13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once From Carrie Bell The Golden State has it all, from
