of the Best Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway in California

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1. MENDOCINO

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2. Stinson Beach

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3. Morro Bay

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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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