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Long before the days of surfing and sunbathing, the earth’s beaches spent millennia playing host to a spectacular array of flora and fauna.

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

Rejuvenate mind and body with relaxing Highway 1 spa and wellness experiences to suit every need. Whether you seek a refreshing facial or therapeutic massage, there’s countless ways to boost wellbeing along Highway 1. From soothing Big Sur spa and massage treatments to natural hot springs in Avila…

Customized Hiking Adventure Tours Each exclusive hiking trip – be it an introduction to Big Sur or an exploration of Montana de Oro State Park – treats the participant to unparalleled vistas, varied flora and fauna, and an appreciation for the interconnectedness of all we encounter.

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.

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.

In a land of natural splendor, it’s no surprise that the public has access to breathtaking, fun, and fascinating parks. On this special stretch of Highway 1, the wild and the wonderful conspire to bring kids and their grownups closer to nature — and to each other. Here,…

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.

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…

Vast and teeming with life, the Pacific Ocean impacts nearly every part of life on the Central Coast, from wildlife to wine. But if not for the protection of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, this landscape might not be so pristine or majestic.

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…

Dining is a major attraction along our stretch of Highway 1 for good reason: the food, the views, and the ambiance are world-class. And not just in one or two towns — options abound in every destination here.

Ideal climate, terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Flyway makes the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 one of the finest birding regions in the world.