Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip: 7 Days Driving Along the California Coast

Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most famous and beautiful road trips on earth. The drive travels 655 miles along the coast of California and along the way passes famous cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco and world renowned attractions. My dad and I set out to drive it over 7 days, and here is the full road trip video for the trip. We drove from Dana Point all the way to Leggett. Let me know what your favorite part is and if you have any questions in the comments

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Day 1 (Dana Point to Ventura)
13:03 Day 2 (Ventura to Morro Bay)
29:33 Day 3 (Morro Bay to Monterey)
49:22 Day 4 (Monterey to San Francisco)
1:06:39 Day 5 (San Francisco to Bolinas)
1:22:06 Day 6 (Bolinas to Point Arena)
1:39:38 Day 7 (Point Arena to Leggett)

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[Dr.Pepper]

I'm 76 and retired. I thoroughly enjoyed you taking me along on this amazing road trip. I'm an invalid and cannot get out anymore to see the wonderful places there are in this country. I had always heard of the PCH but never had the chance to drive it. You made that possible, and I didn't have to stop at a single red light or pull over to fill the gas tank. I subscribed and plan on watching all of your travel videos. Thanks for giving me 2 enjoyable hours today.

[PatriciaMadison-vi]

I am 72 and can no longer afford to travel anymore nor am I able to do that much walking. I really enjoyed you and your dad’s 7-day road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway. You and your dad made the trip possible and informative so I just wanted to say thank you for the enjoyable and unexpected opportunity.

[ogvcvkx]

I'm a lifelong California resident and you do such an excellent job of showcasing well known spots as well as great hidden gems. The fact you are so informative about navigating certain areas, traffic conditions, costs/fees, family friendly spots and good eats is truly appreciated!! Love when you dad, wife and children join in the fun too. Great work, thank you.

[divoxpqr]

You and your Dad are such a treat. The camaraderie between you two is heart warming. My Father and I were never close, and he mostly was a bully so seeing you and your Pops together as you journey, along with your excellent narration, give us quite an experience.

[BertL]

As a born and raised Californian, I always tell friends in other States about how diverse and beautiful this State is. Your videos do a great job showing off our State, and I always learn something from your personable commentary. This episode was definitely epic and one of your best. Keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do!

[adc]

Thank you for doing this. Older, retired. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. I always thought I lived in the coolest place on the planet. There are some disturbing changes going on. You unfortunately got to witness some of the crime with the break in. Things like that break my heart. California is stunning beautiful. I used to travel in my work. I have been to some cities in your videos. Since I was working I had very little time for exploration. My dream now is to take a similar to road trip. I currently have health challenges. This video has given me inspiration to try to get better. In the words of Willie Nelson "Can't wait to get on the road again."

[philily]

I watch walking tours during my treadmill workouts and stumbled across your video. I almost switched it off when i realized it was narrated but boy am I glad I didn’t. You’re a great narrator and the best part is seeing you with your pops. God bless you both 🙏🏽

[SRSOSChannel]

I bicycled all of Highway 1 in 1994. Great trip. Proud I was able to accomplish the feat!

[juniyananajukyu]

One of my most favorite things about your videos is that you spend time with your dad! I’ve done a lot of California road trips with my sister and she has cancer. We committed to seeing as much of California as possible. Her health has recently had some setbacks and seeing your videos always remind me of our trips. Speaking of, she got goosebumps at La Purisima! I spoke to some of the docents and one told us about Padre Junipero’s room. They always tidy it up every night before closing and In the morning, the bed always looks like someone had slept in it!

[johnputt]

I've ridden motorcycles, camped in the '60s, stayed in a commune, rounded up bulls on a ranch and done the Big Sur tourist drive many times, Went to Cal Poly, surfed the coast, SCUBA dove here and lived in San Francisco.
You made the best vid I've seen' Great work. Thanks

[pepboycal]

Thank you for bringing this experience to everyone. I'm from Santa Monica and i graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu..but i just wanted to tell you that your relationship with your dad is wonderful. I just love you for that...You are making great memories with him..I lost my dad in 2019 and wish i could have done this with him...thanks for sharing your relationship with the world!!!

[cherylbommarito]

I am a native Californian, moved away to Utah 35 years ago, don’t travel anymore so I thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful photography and video of my home sweet home. Thank you 😊

[scrubisme]

I stayed at Pigeon Point once as a kid for a school trip. The first night we were there, the wind was really bad and broke the window out. I'll never forget that trip, not only because of the window thing, but it was so beautiful.

[jennyc]

Josh the State of California should give you a tourism medal for promoting their (and yours) State so beautifully to the rest of the world. Thank you so much for this amazing 1 1/2 hours of stunningly beautiful video. It is something I will never see in my life and I also got to see a bit of the little town of Lompoc where a Youtube artist friend lives. The murals were amazing. I love that a young guy like you so appreciates awesome scenery, wildflowers, amazing trees, bridges, and out of this world beaches etc it is a rare thing is this day and age I think. I have always loved the Great Ocean Road drive in Oz but it pales into insignificance after watching this (although in itself it is a great drive). I especially loved the fantastic towering trees in your forests, your immaculate motel rooms (Australia could learn alot from them) and that really pretty little chapel with its fantastic stained glass. Again thankyou from me and my hubby cheers from Western Australia

[christinaeager]

I've been in California since I was 7 years old. I'm still here at age 70. I love the Pacific Coast Hwy and I've been to all of these coastal beaches. CALIFORNIA ROCKS! Great surfing beaches! Plenty of restaurants! Piers to walk!

[Jpoy]

I’m 62 and admire the relationship you have with your pops thank you for sharing your adventures ❤

[AmericanAviation]

Big Sur is the most beautiful thing ever seen in my life

[kbcurlz]

This was very well done. I grew up in San Clemente, lived in Laguna Beach for a bit, and now live in San Luis Obispo. I have been to just about each of the spots you showed in this video. I love my California!

[ivfpgyu]

Seriously, you’re the Rick Steves Cali tourism needs to retain perpetually! I’ve been but never saw or enjoyed California like this. What’s more, your love for your Pops was so heartwarming! I could imagine the fun times your family had in educational journeys growing up!

[robertolson]

Thank you so much. This was so nostalgic. I currently live in Japan, but grew up in Los Angeles and live in SF for over ten years. I have driven every bit of PCH from San Ysidro to Crescent City. You hit so many places I have visited, plus so many more that I missed. Honestly, you are a far better researcher/planner than I am. I missed so much great stuff. Thank you! I love the video.