Craving an epic road tirp with incredible seafood, hints of Europe, and gorgeous beach views? Look no further than Californias Pacific Coast Highway 1. Here were all the stops we made on a week long road trip.
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NorCal
Central CA
SoCal
NorCal
Best Start to the Trip!
PIER 39
Gorgeous stop with the best seafood!
City of Capitola
I grew up going to the boardwalk, great price for a fun day right on the beach!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Very fun spot for the kids in Santa Cruz!
The Mystery Spot
The most gorgeous hike with a cyprus tree looking over the ocean.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California | Official Travel Site
We paid $10 to drive through the famous golf course and pit stop for lunch on the beach.
Pebble Beach
The most incredible view I've ever seen.
Big Sur's Bixby Bridge
I felt like I was in Europe for the day!
Hearst Castle
So beautiful, waterfall straight into the beach.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Central CA
Population 20! We stopped for ice cream and it was wondeful.
Town of Harmony
Amazing photo op and the best lunch and coffee!
Madonna Inn
We stopped here for a night to camp! Great pit stop from the road.
Camping in Goleta
SoCal
Gorgeous walk before heading to the beach.
Venice Canals
A fun stop in Venice Beach.
Muscle Beach Venice Gym
Amazing fair food and fun environment!
Santa Monica Pier
The best beach spot to grab a malt milk shake
Pipeline
INCREDIBLE view! If you have kiddos there's a great park on the beach
