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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 migrate to Pismo Beach each fall to escape winter cold,...

From breathtaking ocean views coveted by nature photographers of all levels to sunny beachside photo opps ready for family smiles, you’ll soon discover why Highway 1 is known as one of the most photogenic coastal wonders in the world.

Who doesn’t desire their own private beach? Discover the next best thing with these 5 hidden gem beaches located along scenic Highway 1. From serene shores and quiet coves to undulating dunes, our uncrowded slice...

Pick up a rental car from LA, roll back the sunroof, and get ready to enjoy these less-traveled PCH highlights—all of which are just as fantastic as the world-famous ones.

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 snow-covered mountains to majestic forests to metropolises and miles and...

Your weekend itinerary to coastal SLO CAL Whether you roam north or south, now is the best time to enjoy whale watching, kayaking, hiking and fresh eats Ready for the weekend? Fill your days off...

Incredible wildlife and views make the southern end of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary SLO CAL’s best kept coastal secret Ready for a once-in-a-lifetime coastal experience full of wildlife and wonder? We’re going to...

From 7×7’s Long Weekend on the Central Coast: Foraging, Wine Tasting, Wildlife + Small-Town Inns Day One: Sweeping Views + Beachside Stops Along Highway 1  Perfect Pit Stops: Monterey + Big Sur + San Simeon...

The Washington Post recently chronicled where the whales are, detailing their migratory patterns along the Pacific Coast. Each January and February these wondrous animals trek hundreds of miles along the Whale Trail. San Luis Obispo...

From TripSavvy Travel Tips: Getting behind the wheel and setting out for a road trip is a classic American experience, made even better with your hound by your side. You’ll find that you’ll have to...

From USA Today’s 10 Great Places: From the California coast to Cape Cod While many schools offer remote learning this year, a growing number of families plan to “road school,” which has children attending virtual classes...

#StaySafe and be amazed along SLO CAL’s secluded coast #StaySafe while you take in SLO CAL’s spectacular sights. Discover untouched sanctuaries, secluded beaches and surprising wildlife as you venture safely along Highway 1, one of...

From Patricia Doherty at Travel + Leisure, here are some tips for planning your summer road trip. Road trips are on the agenda for many vacationers this summer, even those who usually hop on a plane...

Find your sanctuary (and preserve your sense of well being). If solitude and serenity is what you seek, allow SLO CAL to ease your mind as you stretch your legs. Dreamlike hills, untouched cliffs, vibrant...

At this exact moment in time, no one really knows what travel will look like in the future. Or even when it will open back up. Will the quarantine lift closer to the Fourth of July or...

Your guide to hiking, camping, surfing, fishing and more along Highway 1 Summer road trips are made of this! Pack the cooler with sandwiches and sodas, grab the camera and pull on your favorite hiking...

Interesting Animal Encounters in California Visitors come from all over the world to discover California’s inspiring landscapes and wildlife. California boasts more native species than any other state, and residents are passionate about protecting them,...

Top 6 places to go foraging in the US Our ancestors foraged to survive, but harvesting wild food became much less common after the advent of the grocery store. Fast forward to the present day:...