Whilst the Pacific Coast Highway does run along most of the state's coastline, the most popular section is from Monterey to Santa Barbara. Driving the route from north to south is ideal, as you'll be on the ocean side of the road the entire way, giving unobstructed views of the coastline below. There are many major stops along the way as well as numerous scenic lookouts for soaking up the jaw-dropping views.
It's well worth stopping over for a night or two in Monterey, which is wrapped by the Pacific on three sides. See the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium or stand on the deck nearby and watch the otters floating in the dense beds of sea...
Save up to £1000* off USA holidays booked between 10th and 30th April for 2024 & 2025 departures.
* Discount dependent on booking value, starting from £100 discount on USA inclusive holidays with a minimum value of £1000. Cannot be combined with any other discounts including price matches and only available if booked between 10th & 30th April 2024.
Request a quoteBooking Value | Discount |
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£1,500 to £4,999 | £100 |
£5,000 to £7,499 | £200 |
£7,500 to £9,999 | £350 |
£10,000 to £14,999 | £500 |
£15,000 to £19,999 | £750 |
£20,000 + | £1000 |
It’s possible to explore this iconic route year-round, although you can expect it to be busy during the summer months.
If you are eligible to enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme, you will need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ESTA) prior to travel. Please ask for details
Our suggested starting point, Monterey, is about 2 hours drive from San Francisco. Santa Barbara 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Los Angeles
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