Blog Category: Highway 1

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.

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.

As home to the largest northern elephant seal rookery in the mainland U.S., this secluded trail (located in San Simeon, California, just north of San Luis Obispo) offers intimate views of the elephant seals in their natural beach environment.

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.

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 Coast, there’s nothing like a beach town. Especially come summertime,…

From LA to San Francisco: What it’s like driving one of America’s best road trips From Melanie HaikenWhen an enormous chunk of California’s famed Highway 1 crumbled into the Pacific Ocean in January, it looked like it would be summer before it was possible to take…

Pack up the car and hit the road: Here’s a snapshot of the eight scenic byways in California, routes where the journey is the destination.

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 for the vacation season. If a road trip to explore a new — or favorite — locale sounds appealing, …

Reader’s Digest lists 13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least OnceFrom Carrie Bell The Golden State has it all, from snow-covered mountains to majestic forests to metropolises and miles and miles of ocean views—and there’s no better way to see it than on a California road…

Thrillist names “The Most Beautiful Places in California You Never Knew Existed”From Daisy Barringer and Leila NajafiSpring is around the corner and with COVID cases in California (finally) trending downward, now might be a good time to start planning a road trip to safely explore…

Your weekend itinerary to coastal SLO CALWhether you roam north or south, now is the best time to enjoy whale watching, kayaking, hiking and fresh eatsReady for the weekend? Fill your days off with fresh coastal discoveries along the…

Incredible wildlife and views make the southern end of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary SLO CAL’s best kept coastal secretReady for a once-in-a-lifetime coastal experience full of wildlife and wonder? We’re going to let you in on a little local secret: Follow iconic Highway 1 to …

Best Weekend Getaways from Los AngelesWhen you’ve had enough of driving in the city, drive out of it.From Krista SimmonsDespite dwelling in a densely populated city, Angelenos take pride in our access to the great outdoors. And nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s never…

From Fodor’s Travel: The Quaintest Christmas Villages Across the U.S.The holidays are looking both merry and bright in these towns where festivities run rampant.Across the U.S., these holiday towns are offering the best in lights, handmade ice sculptures, and seasonal delights. From life-sized advent calendars to traditional Swiss alphorns to…

From 7×7’s Long Weekend on the Central Coast: Foraging, Wine Tasting, Wildlife + Small-Town InnsDay One: Sweeping Views + Beachside Stops Along Highway 1 Perfect Pit Stops: Monterey + Big Sur + San SimeonStart your morning with a quick detour through Monterey for craft coffee and…

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 County is the proud home to 10…

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 make more frequent stops than you would…

From USA Today’s 10 Great Places:From the California coast to Cape CodWhile many schools offer remote learning this year, a growing number of families plan to “road school,” which has children attending virtual classes while on extended family trips. Others home-school – parents teach children while families…