California PCH Road trip: how to do it on a budget

A road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway is an amazing getaway. A California coast road trip is a must for every ambitious traveler. The open road, the rocky coastline, beautiful beaches and perfect little seaside towns situated along the Pacific Coast Highway may sound like a dream until you start seeing the dollar signs that can go…

5 fun things to do in Santa Cruz

If you’re driving the Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Cruz is a must-see for most people. Whether you plan to visit for an hour or a whole day, here’s 5 fun things to do during your visit! Walk or Drive West Cliff Drive Whether you walk or drive this 4-mile stretch of Santa Cruz’s dramatic coastline, there…

16 amazing stops for your California Coast Road trip

Planning to see the California coast?  Get ready for some curvy roads, adorable little beach towns, amazing food and some of the most breathtaking scenery you will find! Whether called Hwy 1, Cabrillo Hwy, PCH, or Hwy 101, this stretch of road will take you to see some pretty awesome things.  We drove it from…

Exploring Point Lobos State Nature Reserve

If you haven’t heard, the California coast is stunning. Well, obviously. And should be a must see for every traveler. Point Lobos State Nature Reserve is no exception.  Easily accessible, located right off of Highway 1 in Carmel, this was probably one of my favorite stops on our entire trip down the coast.

Tips for Driving the PCH

The stretch of highway that runs along the Pacific coast is a must-see for any ambitious traveller. While it may be overwhelming, its definitely a trip I would recommend a hundred times over. And after recently returning from our Cali road trip, I thought I’d share some of the things we learned along the way!…

Finding Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur

On our recent Highway 1 road trip, I was determined to find the beach with the beautiful keyhole arch and purple sand.  I had drooled over photos online for weeks leading up to the trip and done a ton of research online to make sure I’d be able to find it. I mean come on,…

Tips for planning an Epic California PCH Roadtrip

Summer is here which means there’s no better time than now to start planning your next adventure. And why not make it a road trip?? The California Coast has been repeatedly named as one of the top road trips in the world.  While I’ve not been all around the world (yet), I can tell you its…

5 quick stops on the PCH

  Planning a road trip on the PCH? Whether you have less time to explore or are just looking for a for quick break from the car, these places are easy to squeeze into your PCH road trip with a minimal time investment and big payoff.  Pigeon Point Light Station Parking can be tough, but…