California Road Trip: The Best Stops On The Pacific Coast Highway

California’s Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
In this video, you’ll see the must-see destinations along Highway 1, including Point Reyes, Half Moon Bay, Carmel-by-the-sea, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Malibu, Laguna Beach, and many more.

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[travelthetop]

Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most scenic road trips in the US. You can learn about other beautiful drives in the country in my video about the best road trips in the US:

[dionnaadebayo]

We drove from San Francisco to la and it was literally the most breathtaking scenes I’ve ever seen. So much natural nature that hasn’t been misused. I won’t lie, the drive was a bit scary due to how high up we were and some thin roads but worthit. We’re planning on going again this summer

[howellwong]

I drove down the Pacific Highway as much as I can from Northern Oregon to Los Angeles about a decade ago. It was a beautiful trip and I recommend it for your bucket list. There were so many things and places to see and you won't regret it.

[smr]

Just did this trip a week ago. It was fantastic and beautiful. Although I did miss exploring Monterey and Santa Barbara. San Simeon and The Hearst Castle is a must attraction to visit. But, too much to see and do along the way and not enough time to do it all. This drive is highly recommended at least once in your lifetime.

[opwave]

Hello from a local! Definitely agree to take your time if you want to do the entire drive from San Francisco to San Diego. I wouldn’t recommend driving Pacific Coast Highway at night, or in some cases in the early morning due to the fog. Also you will want to pull over and take pictures along the coast, but if you do PLEASE stand back from the edge of the cliff. Many places along Pacific Coast Highway don’t have a barrier, and the places that do have them for a reason.

[baldrick]

Me and the missus just drove a Dodge Challenger from Los Angeles to San Francisco for my 40th birthday. Many people say to drive from north to south as the views are better as youre closer to the edge, but I would disagree. You can pull over wherever you like, and have the same views from the other side of the road. I would also suggest that you visit Pismo beach, absolutely stunning. And also monterey was great for seeing humpback whales on a whale watching trip and nearby to Laguna Seca if you love motorsport.

[NadiaNadia-gqrj]

I visited this wonderful coast in 2019 and it was a beautiful dream. Love you San Francisco. Inch'Allah I will come back. I never forget Monterey. Never.

[lilmizmiki]

One of the best reviews for touring this amazing coastal highway I've ever seen! I'm glad you didn't leave out Hearst Castle - it's an incredible place from a magical time in California history. I would add one thing, though...start the journey a bit farther north in the magnificent redwood forest. There is no place like it in the world, and no trip along the California coast would be complete without it.

[williamhermann]

Made the trip on PCH from Monterey to San Simeon with some friends about 15 years ago. To this day, it's the coolest thing I've ever done in my life.

[histolee]

Great video, detailed explanation is good, it's a place I want to go & Beautiful Music

[eddief]

actually really good points at the end

[firesail]

That was really well done and I'm so glad you really appreciate the coast. at some of your stops, I'm sure you saw some of the social challenges that CA and the US struggles with. Thanks for not ganging up on California like so many productions are doing. Newcomers might be surprised to see some of the personal struggles that exists but the beauty is still here.

[robbbuglass]

This has just popped into my suggestions, now subscribed . Looking forward to watching your back videos .

[karloanttila]

On my vay! Ja wohl! Wery beautiful. Danke!

[nicobroski]

My guy you sound like NoHo Hank, not gonna lie. Makes the video so much more exciting.

[dogsareprecious]

Thank you for such an enjoyable video!! GORGEOUS !!! We hope to go someday!

[exs]

Beautiful coastline. Visited San Francisco and the 17 Mile drive, and Mt Carmel. it was awesome.and unforgettable..

[FollowThomas]

Absolutely beautiful. I'm passing through the area on my bike tour in a few days. Thanks for heads up. 👍🙂

[rogbrown]

A beautiful drive we've done a couple of times. Suggestion.
Load the player with the greatest cruisin songs out there and it will be an even better trip. Cheers. Rog. Pacific sunset records.

[huynhconsultancy]

Thanks for making and posting this wonderful video and helpful advices. A question, what would you advice for a solo travel: rent a car and follow your video, or make use of public transportation in west coast? Thanks.