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Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1.

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

In this slow-paced rural region, artisan communities are connected both to each other and the natural world, working against backdrops of olive groves, cool valleys and a coastline blanketed in early-morning mist.

What's your Hearst Castle vacation vibe? As fabulous as it would be to stay at Mr. Hearst's lavish Highway 1 estate, these enchanting San Simeon, Cambria and Ragged Point stays are the next-best thing.

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

Today, this picturesque seaside village is buzzing with boutique shops, art galleries and antiques stores. It’s also an ideal base for visiting Hearst Castle.

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

These aren't your everyday beach hikes! Pull on those hiking boots, grab your walking stick and suspend your disbelief.

Forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and oceanview rooms that don’t break the bank.

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

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.

Take a walk on the wild side! Discover Highway 1’s most surprising wildlife viewing tips this winter, the perfect time to catch awe-inspiring animals and sea life in action.

Situated on the Central Californian Coast between beach towns Big Sur and Santa Barbara, Highway 1—and the charming coastal towns of San Luis Obispo County tucked along with it—isn’t just a roadway. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right!

Central California's oceanside cities inspire a luscious sense of peach.

You march to the beat of your own drum. Folks take notice when you enter a room. You’re always immersed in the next cultural craze before anyone else in your friend group. Take a bow: you're a trendsetter!

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

Cliff-climbers, ocean paddlers and eager explorers of all ages: If top secret thrills, chills and action are what you seek, look no further. We’re unveiling Highway 1’s most enticing hidden romps along the sea, sand and sky!