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The Pacific Coast Highway - Monterey to Santa Barbara
Travel down the famous PCH - California Highway 1.

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Vista Point

lat:36.41158
lng:-121.91432

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Here's the view from this designated Vista Point.

La Purisima Mission State Historical Monument

2295 Purisima Road

Lompoc , CA 93436

lat:34.67165411921567
lng:-120.42202866867063

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An extensively restored California mission. Hiking trails to wander and livestock to see in period recreated working areas.

Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur

lat:36.0448389078147
lng:-121.58510557606695

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"Bixby Creek Bridge is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge. At its completion was the longest concrete arch span at 320 feet (98 m) on the California State Highway System." - Wikipedia

Pull over on the north side of the bride in the turnabout for a breathtaking view.

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach , CA 93953

1-800-654-9300

lat:36.57482
lng:-121.91353

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Why not spend a little money to enjoy the 17 mile drive through the Pebble Beach Golf Resort and take in the gorgeous scenic coastline?

See the actual Lone Cypress included in Pebble Beach's logo.

Golfers do not need to be sold on visiting the resort and clubhouse.

Entrance fee necessary for the drive approximately $10. Motorcycles prohibited.

Morro Bay State Park

Morro Bay , CA 93442

1-805-772-2560

lat:35.37208123186045
lng:-120.86122698381422

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Morro Rock is the centerpiece of the state park. Visitors are not allowed to climb on this rock.

See the birds, wildlife, and lagoon - or just get out for a nice walk on a perfect California day.

Monterey

lat:36.58193
lng:-121.93005

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Starting point of the drive. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are well known destinations.

Visit the historic area of Old Fisherman's Wharf and the Pacific House Museum.

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel , CA

lat:36.555081619103625
lng:-121.9297064025688

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This photo shows the ample white sandy beach and the perfectly manicured fairways of the Pebble Beach Resort next door.

What this photo does not show is the charming artist village once under the mayorship of Clint Eastwood.

Photo taken at the end of Ocean Ave.

Vista Point

lat:36.16948
lng:-121.68502

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Here's the view from this designated Vista Point.

Vista Point

lat:35.89267
lng:-121.46108

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Here's the view from this designated Vista Point. Willow Creek.

Pea Soup Andersen's

51 E. Highway 246

Buellton , CA 93427

1-800-732-7687

lat:34.6129281
lng:-120.1919621

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World famous split pea and ham soup since 1924.

Enjoy unlimited supplies of split pea soup, and pay a little extra for the accoutrements to enhance the flavors.

Nice bit of pastry, snack, and gift shopping on your way out.

Ripplewood Resort

47047 Highway 1

Big Sur , CA

lat:36.2646685
lng:-121.8012294

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Rustic cabins, food, and gas.

Piedras Blancas Light Station

15950 Cabrillo Highway

San Simeon , CA 93452

1-805-927-7361

lat:35.670146067961674
lng:-121.27833429603578

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Lighthouse and area just north of Hearst Castle is available for guided tours. This picture taken before restoration in 2012.

Vista Point

lat:35.663
lng:-121.25693

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Here's the view from this designated Vista Point.

Vista Point

lat:36.0615
lng:-121.59155

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Here's the view from this designated Vista Point.

Nitt Witt Ridge

881 Hillcrest Drive

Cambria , CA

1-805-927-2690

lat:35.56777
lng:-121.0974

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Nitt Witt Ridge, one of California's remarkable Twentieth Century folk art environments, is the creation of Arthur Harold Beal (Der Tinkerpaw or Capt. Nitt Witt), a Cambria Pines pioneer, who sculpted the land using hand tools and indigenous materials, remarkable inventiveness, and self-taught skills. A blend of native materials and contemporary elements, impressive in its sheer mass and meticulous placement, it is a revealing memorial to Art's unique cosmic humor and zest for life.

California Registered Historical Landmark No.939.

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Saving and Preserving Arts and Cultural Environments and the Art Beal Foundation, Non-profit and Educational Corporations, June 26, 1986.

San Simeon State Park

750 Hearst Castle Road

San Simeon , CA 93452

1-800-444-4445

lat:35.6846293
lng:-121.1694145

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The park is the dream home estate of William Randolph Hearst known as Hearst Castle.

The flowers around the Castle are in full bloom around May, specifically the Memorial Day weekend.

The online system works great to get tour reservations ahead of time - which are recommended. A shuttle transports you from the visitor's center to the home.

The Town of Harmony

lat:35.50858491988789
lng:-121.02285153463362

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The Town of Harmony...
...grew up around a dairy, founded in 1869. Until 1907 the creamery changed hands several times. In these early days, rivalries and feuding among the dairy farmers caused chaos in the valley. After one shooting death, a truce was called. All agreed to live henceforth in harmony, and from this the name of the towne was derived.

In 1907 M.G. Salmina established the Harmony Valley Cooperative Dairy. The town of Harmony prospered with this business. In its heyday, the village boasted a large residence for management, bunkhouses for employees, a general store, a livery and stable, blacksmith, feed store, post office, and a school house.

The Harmony Dairy produced besides milk and cream, some of the finest butter and cheese in the state. In those days, Highway 1 ran right through the town and motorists were treated to ladles of buttermilk from the dairy.

William Randolf Hearst was a familiar face as he stomped off for fresh dairy products on his way to his ranch Rudolf Valentino and Pola Negri stopped in Harmony on their way to visit Hearst.

Eventually, the dairy business shifted to San Luis Obispo, and in the late 1950s Harmony Dairy was closed. For many years the town was abandoned with the exception of the post office which remained open.

Restoration began in 1972, with loving care, to bring back the beauty and vitality of the Harmony of years ago.

Solvang

Solvang , CA 93463

lat:34.5958201
lng:-120.1376481

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Danish town (not Dutch - because Americans seem to confuse the two) known as the Danish Capital of America.

Center point for Danish food, culture, and festivals. Easy access to the wine making region of the Santa Ynez Valley.

The Hitching Post II

406 East Highway 246

Buellton , CA 93427

1-805-688-0676

lat:34.6090343
lng:-120.1819193

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Famous for restaurant wines, french fries, and being in the movie "Sideways" starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh.

Vista Point

lat:35.62878
lng:-121.1602

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Here's the view from this designated Vista Point.

The Madonna Inn

100 Madonna Road

San Luis Obispo , CA 93405

1-805-543-3000

lat:35.272243
lng:-120.682

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Famous motel with each room uniquely designed and themed.

La Super Rica Taqueria

622 North Milpas St

Santa Barbara , CA 93103

1-805-963-4940

lat:34.428039
lng:-119.687136

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Famous for being a favorite of the late chef Julia Child. You may want to find a time to visit when the line does not wrap around the building.

Vista Point

lat:34.4739
lng:-120.13653

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Not much to see at this Vista Point off of the California 1.

Vista Point

lat:35.62282
lng:-121.15543

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Here's the view from this designated Vista Point.

Vista Point

lat:35.65285
lng:-121.24183

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The Pacific Coast Highway - Monterey to Santa Barbara

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