Blog Category: Highway 1

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…

#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…

From Patricia Doherty at Travel + Leisure, the best West Coast road trips:Stretching from San Diego, California, to Blaine, Washington, the West Coast of the United States encompasses over 1,370 miles from top to bottom. With so much beauty lying in…

From USA Today’s 10 Best:The waterways and marshes of the Inner Banks set the scene for adventureNote from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, we’ll keep supporting the places that inspire…

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 to faraway destinations. According to a…

From Nerd Wallet Whether you like to travel near or far, domestic travel closer to home may be the first opportunity we have to venture out. When restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic start to lift, shorter road trips might be the perfect stepping stone to ease your…

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 wildlife and endless uncrowded beaches and hiking trails await travelers along pristine Highway 1. Finally:…

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 Labor Day? So much remains murky. All that…