Drive Along California Hwy 1

Dramatically overlooking the Monterey Bay, Travelocity Hotel Partner Excellence Award 2011 Winner Monterey Plaza …

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400 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
United States
831-646-1700

Fri Jun 16 12:00am

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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

About a 30-minute drive from Downtown San Jose sits this brand new, horticultural aware theme park in Gilroy. Among …

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3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, #152
Gilroy, CA 95020-9411
United States
+1 408 840 7100

Fri Jun 16 8:00am - Fri Jun 16 11:00am

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In-N-Out Burger

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641 Leavesley Rd
Gilroy, CA

Fri Jun 16 12:00pm - Fri Jun 16 1:00pm

In 7852 trips

Monterey Bay Aquarium

This is one of the best designed aquariums going. A unique feature is the two-story tank, home to a kelp forest in w …

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886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940-1023
United States
+1 831 648 4800

Fri Jun 16 1:00pm - Fri Jun 16 6:00pm

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Sardine Factory

Average Rating (7):

Long popular with locals and tourists alike, this restaurant has several special features--each with its own appeal …

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701 Wave St
Monterey, CA 93940-1016
United States
+1 831 373 3775

Fri Jun 16 7:00pm - Fri Jun 16 9:00pm

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Sat 06/17/06 (day 2) - Cambria, Big Sur

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Sand Pebbles Inn

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Filled with old world charm and a romantic ambiance of an elegant European countryside inn, this inn offers 23 …

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6252 Moonstone Beach Dr
Cambria, CA 93428
United States
805-927-5600

Sat Jun 17 12:00am

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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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This park features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs …

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37028 Highway 1
Big sur, CA 93920
United States
831-667-2315

Sat Jun 17 8:00am - Sat Jun 17 11:00am

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Nepenthe

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This restaurant is NOT to be missed if you're in this area! Family-owned since 1949, this restaurant is sure to …

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Highway 1
Big sur, CA 93920
United States
831-667-2345,

Sat Jun 17 12:00pm - Sat Jun 17 1:00pm

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Friends of the Elephant Seal

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This elephant seal educational group teaches people about elephant seals and other marine life. They offer volunteer …

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298 Main Street
Cambria, CA 93428
United States
805-924-1628

Sat Jun 17 1:00pm - Sat Jun 17 6:00pm

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Main Street Grill

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This restaurant serves hamburgers, barbecue pork, beef ribs, and chicken cooked on an open oak pit. You might …

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4059 West Street
Cambria, CA 93428-3024
United States
805-927-3194,

Sat Jun 17 7:00pm - Sat Jun 17 9:00pm

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Sun 06/18/06 (day 3) - Santa Barbara, San Simeon, Solvang

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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On-site amenities of the Four Seasons Resort - The Biltmore, near Butterfly Beach, include 207 guest rooms and …

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

1260 Channel Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
United States
805-969-2261

Sun Jun 18 12:00am

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Hearst Castle

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San Simeon, CA

Sun Jun 18 8:00am - Sun Jun 18 11:00am

Mustard Seed Restaurant

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1655 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA

Sun Jun 18 12:00pm - Sun Jun 18 1:00pm

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Old Mission Santa Barbara

Known as the \"Queen of the Missions,\" the Mission Santa Barbara was the 10th of 21 California Missions founded …

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2201 Laguna St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3611
United States
805-682-4713

Sun Jun 18 1:00pm - Sun Jun 18 6:00pm

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Ca Dario

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Some of Santa Barbara's best Italian food can be found in this authentic, lively Italian restaurant featuring …

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37 East Victoria Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2605
United States
805-884-9419,

Sun Jun 18 7:00pm - Sun Jun 18 9:00pm

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Mon 06/19/06 (day 4) - Laguna Beach, Santa Monica, Newport Beach

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Montage Laguna Beach

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THE FINE ART OF THE GETAWAY Every element is in place for an idyllic retreat: A refined resort perched high on …

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30801 South Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
United States
949-715-6000

Mon Jun 19 12:00am

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Santa Monica Pier

A variety of activities and attractions are available at this well known 413,056 square foot pier that includes …

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200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States
310-458-8900

Mon Jun 19 8:00am - Mon Jun 19 11:00am

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Monsoon Cafe

Featuring an array of Asian cuisine including Thai, Laotian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Chinese selections and …

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1212 Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1308
United States
310-576-9996,

Mon Jun 19 12:00pm - Mon Jun 19 1:00pm

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Third Street Promenade Shopping

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100 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA

Mon Jun 19 1:00pm - Mon Jun 19 6:00pm

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Bergamot Station Arts Center

A complex of art galleries, this historic station formerly provided a stop for the Red Line Trolley, running from Lo …

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2525 Michigan Ave, Ste B1
Santa Monica, CA 90404-4011
United States
310-829-5854

Mon Jun 19 1:00pm - Mon Jun 19 6:00pm

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Grill At Pelican Hill

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22651 Pelican Hill Rd
Newport Beach, CA

Mon Jun 19 7:00pm - Mon Jun 19 9:00pm

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My wife and I have done a leg of this trip. We went from San Diego to San Fransisco. One place they left out was "PISMO BEACH". We absolutely loved that area. Beach, sand dunes for miles with 4 wheeler and dirt bike rentals. Beachside eateries and if you like you can camp out on the beach all night. This is definitly a well kept secret from travelers.

GO PISMO!!!!

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How can you say "its over in Pismo" Santa Barbara is the greatest place in existance, even if it harbors (literally) Isla Vista.

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I made this road trip a few months ago with my friends and we all agree that the view to the pacific ocean is incredible from hwy #1. A great and unforgetable experience, the best road trip you can do in California!

Posted 6 years ago.

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I love this trip, I always have, I say this because I am from there, I have grown up all my life there, worked, ate, went to school there, I have traveled all over this country, and I am so proud to call monterey my home,the food the wine the views, are all just so perfect, and the weather just cant be beat.so grab your sweater, or windbraker,cause you will need it,maybe a light sunblock. and take a trip that will have you comming back, trip after trip.

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This trip is amazing! Back in January, my friends and I flew from Jersey to San Fran...spent a couple of days there..then took Hwy 1 all the way down to LA. The most amazing views I have EVER seen!

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I have driven this trip many times.I dont think there's any better trip(scenic)around.

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having driven Hwy #1 more than a dozen times my thoughts are pretty distilled. Allow time and more time. move on the hwy at night and stay during the day. be prepared to follow side road off hwy at any time. Finally when you reach Pismo beach it's over

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Took this trip on my motorcycle after riding to CA from Texas. Hwy 1 made it all worth it! SOOOOO beautiful!!! Go during the week though; the PCH is crammed on the weekends.

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ive been on this trip ..(LA to Monterey)several times , its a very nice drive , lots of things to stop and see, bring lots of film , stop in solvang, paulas pancake house , is great...walk cannery row (monterey)..at night its crouded , but during the day its ok..pacific grove is beautiful , or carmel , is great , lots of art gallerys ect..and if your into winerys ..theres lots to choose from , along the way .

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I know personally how buetiful this trip is, but I my-self experienced this trip iin a whole different manner. I know this trip via car, camper, etc; is wonderful as it is. But I took this trip starting in Gilroy and ending in Santa Monica over a course of five (5) days on my Trek R-1000 Road bicycle. Their is no other way to view the Pacific Ocean. To witness gods creation by sound, site, smell of the country side is one of the most perfect gifts that one can give to them-selves. Although I did have a sag wagon following careing all of my necessities this trip was well worth the money, time, and physical strength sacrified. plus it is also one of the best ways to work things out mentally. Give it a try someday, you will deffinatly not be sorry.

Russ

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