| | | | | stopover in Inverness. I really loved it here and |
| The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as | | | | the people are so friendly. |
| Highway 1, is America's most famous highway. | | | | Be sure not to miss Monterey. There, you can |
| The official Pacific Coast Highway, according to | | | | visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, eat in |
| California State legislature, is only 130 miles long | | | | Fisherman's Wharf, which may even be better |
| from Oxnard to Dana Point in Southern California. | | | | than the one in San Francisco. It's got a neat |
| But regardless of official road names, the stretch | | | | village feel to it. Pay a visit also to the Hearst |
| of highways, rural roads, and city streets from | | | | Castle in San Simeon, now being run by California |
| the Olympic peninsula to the southern tip of Baja | | | | state government as a tourist attraction. |
| California running along the coast is usually | | | | The Heritage House Inn is a nice place for fine |
| referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway, more | | | | wine and dinning overlooking the ocean before |
| than 2000 miles in length. | | | | Fort Bragg and Mendocino. It's got a very warm |
| This coastal highway had become famous due to | | | | and homey feel to it so you are sure to be |
| its beautiful sceneries and variant experiences that | | | | comfortable. |
| you could have when you travel this famed | | | | Santa Barbara is another spot not to be missed, |
| highway. Depending on your available time and | | | | where you can see millions of Monarch butterflies |
| your willingness to go the miles, you can spend | | | | or relax in Pismo Beach. Great concerts there as |
| two days up to ten days driving through the | | | | well. I saw Velvet Revolver when I met up with |
| Pacific Coast Highway. It took me 7 days to do | | | | my buddy Sandro Marino. We had a blast! |
| this trip. Regardless you may start from the | | | | What is a road trip on the Pacific Coast Highway |
| south and head north, or from north to south, | | | | without a stop in good ole San Francisco? This is |
| whichever is convenient. I chose south and | | | | definitely one of my favorite cities. Go on the bus |
| headed north. Maybe I'm just cool like that. | | | | tour of the city if it's your first time here. There |
| Some would really just drive through the Pacific | | | | are many great stops including the park and the |
| Coast Highway, without stopping to see as much | | | | tea house. Drink your tea its good stuff man. |
| places as they can, but it is always enjoyable to | | | | Once you leave San Francisco you must stop at |
| do some stops to experience the real Pacific | | | | Mill Creek and Stinson Beach. I won't tell you why |
| Coast Highway. Of course I did stop and party | | | | but I assure you that if you do you will know |
| the night away in many hot spots. Hey you got | | | | why I said that. |
| to do this if you'regoing to road trip man. Stop | | | | Generally, you can drive through the Pacific Coast |
| points include Big Sur, the most famous. In Big | | | | Highway anytime of the year however you would |
| Sur, you can view the cliffs and waterfalls along | | | | enjoy it more during spring or summer time when |
| the coast, redwood forest, view the local wildlife, | | | | the sun accentuates the beauty of the coast and |
| enjoy outdoor activities from horseback riding, | | | | the beaches. During these seasons also, you will |
| camping, to scuba diving, or investigate historical | | | | enjoy most of the nature trek available. Best of |
| connections. You can also do wine tasting. | | | | luck on your trip believe me it's definitely worth it. |
| Inverness was one of my favorites. If a small | | | | © 2008, Joe Loiacano |
| quiet town full of green and neat little beach huts | | | | Available for free reprint in originalcontent only. |
| sounds relaxing to you then you can't miss a | | | | |