Pacific Coast Highway

Pacific Coast Highway

Sea cliffs, coastal towns, and ocean pullouts stitched together into a north-to-south drive that rewards flexible pacing.

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Crescent City & Redwood Coast

Start among giant coastal redwoods and foggy beaches before easing into the winding cliffside legs farther south.

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Sylvan Harbor RV Camp & Cabins

Sylvan Harbor RV Camp & Cabins

Trinidad, CA

A convenient California coast base when you want a simple reset stop between longer scenic drive segments.

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Big Sur

The signature stretch: dramatic cliffs, bridge viewpoints, and pull-offs every few miles that make this segment intentionally slow.

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Santa Barbara to Malibu

A warmer, beach-forward finish with easy food stops, sunset pullouts, and shorter driving days near the end of the route.

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