Follow The Pacific Coast Highway Along This Scenic Drive Through Southern California
Danielle Schwartz
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The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as “The 1” or “PCH” to locals like us, is a famous route for a reason! The stunning vistas you can see right from the road are worth the occasional traffic jam you might encounter, and there are so many charming beach towns along the Pacific Coast Highway. So whether you embark upon it during the week, or on a weekend day, you’ll fully and appreciate Southern California’s stunning shoreline.
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From Huntington Beach to San Diego, this drive is full of beautiful views and charming towns.
Have you taken a Pacific Coast Highway road trip? If so, what was your favorite part? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
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Where can we find haunted cemeteries in Northern California?
- Mare Island Cemetery in Vallejo – The cemetery is named after General Vallejo, leader of the Mexican army, and the site of the first naval base on the west coast.
- Hills of Eternity Memorial Park in Colma – Multifaceted and well-known personality Wyatt Earp was laid to rest here.
- Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland – A lot of early Northern California pioneers have been buried in this cemetery since the late 1800s.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other haunted cemeteries in Northern California.
Where can we find natural wonders in California?
- Lake Helen at Lassen Volcanic National Park offers its own unique perspective of the spectacular surrounding landscape.
- The Amboy Crater in the Mojave National Preserve rises some 250 feet above the desert landscape and is in an almost perfectly symmetrical shape.
- The Cypress Tunnel at Point Reyes is considered one of California’s most iconic and popular tourist spots.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other beautiful natural wonders in California.
Where can we go see holiday lights in Southern California?
- Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights in Irwindale is an annual drive-thru event offering 2-miles of lighted fun.
- The Sherman Library and Gardens between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach becomes a mesmerizing lighted garden in a fairytale storybook setting.
- The amusement park Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park transforms into Knott’s “Merry” Farm with hundreds of holiday lights at this time of the year.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other places to see holiday lights in Southern California