PRACTICAL WANDERLUST
Are you looking for the perfect road trip along one of California's most iconic highways? Look no further, as a journey down Highway 1 provides stunning views and memorable experiences.
From picturesque coastal towns to lush forests and winding mountain roads, you'll be able to find something new around nearly every corner.
Get ready to hit the open road with this guide on some of the best stops along Highway 1!
Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore will take you a little bit off of the Pacific Coast Highway, but with views like these, a stunning lighthouse, a beautiful Cypress tree tunnel, a shipwreck, and a herd of elk to discover, it’s well worth the detour.
The Avenue of the Giants is a stunning stretch of road running through a redwood forest. It’s a bit of a detour, but well worth it on any Highway One road trip.
The colorful glass that gives Glass Beach its name is actually trash turned to treasure by the pounding surf. Isn’t nature amazing?
This is no ordinary lighthouse: there’s a hostel inside, with a cliff-side hot tub looking out over the ocean! Sunset watching? Check. Falling asleep to the lulling sound of waves and barking seals? Check. Budget-friendly? CHECK!