Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures – bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way.Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Watch a spectacular sunset at Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, hike all the way up to the iconic Hollywood sign at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, and veer off Hwy 1 to the small town of Buellton for quirky attractions like Ostrichland USA.Inside Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway travel guide:Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with mile-by-mile coverage of this iconic driveSix of our favorite ways to explore Pacific Coast Highway with itineraries ranging from 2 days to 1 weekEasy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey and a birds' eye route trackerDiscover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours Interviews with locals share fascinating stories, tips and insightsIn-depth features explore the happiest place on Earth, surf culture, and the Napa ValleyDive deep into unmissable experiences from stepping back into 1700s California, to watching butterflies migrate to Goleta for the winter, and exploring Point Reyes National Seashore 'Essentials' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel, driving laws and moreStunning photography throughoutCovers: South Coast - City Guide 'San Diego', San Diego to Los Angeles, City Guide 'Los Angeles', Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Central California - City Guide 'Santa Barbara', Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo to Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Francisco, City Guide 'Santa Cruz'. Northern California - City Guide 'San Francisco', San Francisco to Mendocino, Mendocino to Eureka, Eureka to Crescent City Discover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway – your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.
