of the Best Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway in California

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Driving the Pacific Coast Highway is not only one of the best California road trips: it’s one of the best road trips in the world!

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1. MENDOCINO

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2. SAN FRANCISCO

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3. PACIFICA

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4. HALF MOON BAY

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5. SANTA CRUZ

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6. MONTEREY

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7. Big Sur

Although Big Sur is technically a town, when most folks talk about Big Sur they’re referring to the 90-mile stretch of coast between Hearst Castle and Carmel – some of the most beautiful coastline in the entire world. Learn more

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