 California PCH Drive

While Highway 101 offers a faster route, the true magic lies on Highway 1, also known as the PCH. This two-lane road winds along the coast, offering breathtaking ocean views at every turn.

The Route Less Traveled

Begin your journey in Southern California, soaking up the sun in charming beach towns like Malibu and Santa Monica. Cruise down the coast with the Pacific breeze in your hair.

[{"selector":"#anim-275341c2-88ed-4e48-a453-212acfbca8a4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2af020c2-e1d5-474b-8845-d7f1da0a99d4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a2b4fac0-a34b-4497-8ee8-ba6f4a16f3f2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1374.88043%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4130acec-86b0-4a89-a6f0-5974f5b1aee8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4a5bbf79-4067-4589-9896-64dae946032c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 149.84128%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Southern Charm

As you head north, the scenery transforms into dramatic cliffs overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean. Explore tide pools teeming with life and marvel at the power of nature.

[{"selector":"#anim-e1743c06-12f6-4ef0-8075-e906ff07e03c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-71c44d50-11f2-470a-8694-6536532e9afa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c3168a2e-98e0-45ad-8bc9-11944fa08b6a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1374.88043%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-65df2577-0189-442d-a0e0-fbe4fc20388d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-89174e74-dd06-4d87-abe5-d85b001c0041","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 146.41272%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Nature's Majesty

Take a detour through California's famed wine country. Sample world-class wines in Napa Valley or Sonoma County, amidst rolling hills and picturesque vineyards.

[{"selector":"#anim-6ca39a52-4c9c-4c24-841f-2d494664e1fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8ef27718-70cc-44b0-8a98-4fc0b93476b8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a6d729d4-2bdf-4439-a40d-2dc9cb416334","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1240.09748%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f43d5eb1-b089-4106-8fb0-9129f1756553","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9ddda832-1ae8-42b0-8f28-bffa7d13f812","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 145.48151%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A Toast to Wine Country

Step back in time at Hearst Castle, a sprawling mansion perched atop a cliff overlooking the ocean. Explore the opulent rooms and gardens, a testament to the bygone era of grandeur.

[{"selector":"#anim-89d9ec50-b376-4fff-aa8c-2ba20f6484ff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-572dec74-53d4-4d7a-8476-574aab422f47","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a0d64934-ad1e-49ab-9bba-5444969af855","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1374.88043%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c740c999-3fc0-4fe7-82c7-ced4004f44c5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-32eea96f-116f-42bf-a8f7-addb390ed10f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 146.41272%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Hearst Castle's Grandeur

Prepare to be mesmerized by the beauty of Big Sur. Drive alongside towering redwood forests, witness dramatic coastline vistas, and soak in the serenity of this natural wonder.

[{"selector":"#anim-f2cf4572-99a8-48d9-aada-f679cf3108d4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0b0ff7a5-7cac-451f-bb5e-15d76aa62c50","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-48dcbf08-7b41-41b4-a75e-317a4c81c080","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1374.88043%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7ccfe49a-b177-4723-92bb-b526b55e9024","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-09c2e821-5acb-4969-963e-e5d20428e6ed","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.81485%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Big Sur's Enchantment

Explore the enchanting village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Wander through charming shops, admire art galleries, and indulge in delectable treats in this storybook setting.

[{"selector":"#anim-d43a5df8-1ae6-4c96-adb1-617d4e7545df [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ebb18e52-ab11-4bd9-b806-d15acb07b8e8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4fe4719a-e688-4df4-bdd5-48d2cfe007d4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1374.88043%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c57778e9-ad4d-44a1-9c79-4302a89a7539","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4f55e21d-94ae-4382-99e8-abc7bcc14aa9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.81486%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Carmel-by-the-Sea's Charm

Delve into the rich marine life of Monterey Bay. Go whale watching, visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, or kayak alongside playful otters.

[{"selector":"#anim-cd4f4128-0bb2-477c-8717-d9978c1846d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b043d485-51e0-4b40-827c-436d99b0ace6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0c16bcff-c8e0-47da-a8a7-ccee517f7de8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1274.88016%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81c168cd-4906-491a-8c9d-509af3c9d5a6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-092082ea-c6ff-46eb-b970-25610bc26dc3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 177.77776%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Monterey Bay's Marine Life

As your journey nears its end, behold the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, a symbol of San Francisco. Celebrate your Californian adventure in this vibrant city.

[{"selector":"#anim-17f60b28-306f-42bd-837a-351fc3e92225 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14aaa34f-41aa-480d-850f-dcd34db5bade","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-13ae2043-a35b-44ca-94b9-f7cb82feebc3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1287.92373%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-36eda450-631f-4955-acf0-87be5e44a58d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fc4b6058-ed1e-4a1e-afa4-810de65312a9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 157.48151%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Reaching San Francisco

The California PCH drive is more than just a road trip; it's an experience that stays with you forever. From breathtaking landscapes to charming towns, this journey creates memories that will last a lifetime.

[{"selector":"#anim-f68b27c1-4c9c-4685-bfae-d9006d3f3488 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d0d29bf6-6b0d-4f19-a29a-637d324d71aa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bee6b899-2e18-44e7-beef-e5852393d672","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 1683.57623%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4932bb7c-fae9-44cd-98a0-9907de8d8fef","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-42b42054-e7fc-49ad-98af-a659f77e0242","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 184.69842%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-efe5cd76-ed33-475a-80ed-5284c9835250","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f0838de3-7477-4669-a0cf-a6e818d74a4e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.88875%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Memories Made to Last