Feb 4, 2024 · Next on your Pacific Coast Highway itinerary is the gorgeous city of Santa Monica. Located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica seamlessly blends beachside relaxation with a lively urban atmosphere.

Ready to plan a legendary Pacific Coast Highway road trip? We're giving you 25+ stops and 3 itineraries to help you customize your best route!

Jun 7, 2019 · This map shows the route of the Pacific Coast Highway from Orange County to Santa Monica. You can see where sections of the road veer inland away from the coast. For pretty oceanside views, the PCH is not your best bet while in LA County.

Jan 16, 2025 · Along the way, this Pacific highway passes through such beautiful spots as Monterey, Big Sur, Pebble Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, and Santa Barbara, to name just a few. The Perfect 5-Day PCH Road Trip Itinerary

Jun 28, 2024 · San Francisco to Santa Monica is the blockbuster stretch, packing in palm-fringed beaches, kitsch attractions and architectural icons. With the Golden Gate Bridge in your rear-view mirror,...

Jul 9, 2024 · This 7-day, 700-mile road trip on the Pacific Coast Highway passes breathtaking beaches, quirky surf towns, vast forests, hilly vineyards, and cultural hot spots along the way. It is simply California at its best.

3 days ago · CBS News Los Angeles Live. Heavy overnight rain sent mud flowing onto the Pacific Coast Highway, leading to a full shutdown of the highway between Malibu and Santa Monica Friday, authorities said.

Feb 7, 2023 · Pacific Coast Highway road trip ranks pretty high among bucket list travel experiences – in fact its one of the most scenic drives in the entire world! Highway 1 is a gorgeous drive along sprawling cities, charming coastal towns, beautiful beaches, majestic forests, and stunning landscapes.

Apr 7, 2024 · A stunning 40-minute coastal drive from Santa Monica to the golden sands of Malibu, one of LA's best beaches. Find out more!

Feb 3, 2025 · The stretch of the highway along the Pacific Ocean between Santa Monica and Malibu reopened to regular traffic. Some local officials believe it is too soon. Listen to this article · 3:18 min ...