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The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH 1 or Hwy 1) from Los Angeles to San Francisco features Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Monterey and Santa Cruz. The scenic beauty of the coast is on par with the most breathtaking in the world.

Where is the PCH

Santa Barbara 1.5 hrs from LA on Hwy 101; Monterey 2hrs from San Fran, 6hrs from Santa B; Santa Cruz 1.5hrs from of San Fran, 45mins from Monterey.

Coach

Greyhound (along Hwy 101) Santa Barbara 34 W. Carrillo Street ; Santa Cruz
425 Front Street.

Highlights

Santa Barbara A hip, rich town with golden beaches, museums and reasonably priced thrift stores and cafes. Check out State Street and its trendy bars and clubs. In the nearby mountains and valleys, there are numerous opportunities for hiking and biking.

Monterey/Carmel Check out the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium as well as whale watching.

Santa Cruz a party central town with great surf beaches, camping and natural beauty.

Hearst Castle a sprawling estate of 165 rooms/127 acres of gardens, pools and walkways - book tours ahead! (800-444-4445).

Big Sur a spectacular 90-mile stretch of world famous coastline from San Simeon to Monterey (includes Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park/Big Sur River).

Other Cool Places La Purisima Mission; Point Lobos State Reserve; Pebble Beach 17-Mile Drive.

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