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PCH North of Morro Bay: Cambria and Hearst Castle
After you leave Morro Bay, there’s one more quaint little town before the drive through the Big Sur Mountains begins. ... -
Morro Rock and Morro Bay
US 101 and California Highway 1 return to the coast at Morro Bay, where two things dominate the view. There’s ... -
San Luis Obispo
The only thing missing in San Luis Obispo is a view of the Pacific. This nearly-perfect small city is on ... -
Pismo Beach, California
As you start up the most dramatic stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, you’ll pass through several small towns which, ... -
Prisoners to Pelican Trail, Santa Cruz Island
I thought I’d start this page with a look at where the trail ends: a viewpoint overlooking Pelican Bay. This ... -
Channel Islands National Park: Boat Trip to Santa Cruz Island
As I was planning my trip to southern California, the islands off the coast of Los Angeles caught my eye. ... -
Pacific Coast Highway: Malibu
I arrived in Los Angeles fairly early on Day 1, but my plans to meet a friend for lunch left ... -
Redwood National Park along US 101, Crescent City
They are the towering giants of the Pacific Coast — those impossibly big trees that are unlike anything you’ll ever ... -
Willow Creek: Bigfoot Museum
If you’re wondering where Bigfoot lives, come to Humboldt County, California, and you’ll find out. The town of Willow Creek, ... -
Shasta Ghost Town, California
On the road between Redding and the California Coast, you’ll pass right through the middle of a ghost town. A ...
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