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The Pacific Coast Highway also known as Highway 1 is a beautiful drive up the California coast. It starts in Orange County California moves through must see places like Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Malibu. Works its way up along some of the most scenic areas of San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Cruz. It reaches its way to San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge and through Marin County. It makes its final stop in Leggett California where travelers can see some of the most amazing redwood trees.

Each area of the drive has its own adventure and beauty. In the southern section of the highway visitors will find some great fun in stops like Santa Monica. There are some really fabulous hotels to check into that are close to some main attractions like the Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade. If one takes a long enough walk south down the beach boardwalk they will end up along Venice Beach and all of the crazy people and sights to see there. It is truly a one of a kind place.

Santa Monica and the surrounding area may have a few celebrities walking around like Owen Wilson and his brother Luke Wilson, who have been seen walking on the Santa Monica Pier. There are also some great places to shop and eat both on the boardwalk and pier as well as the Third Street Promenade. There are many brand name shops along the promenade like Anthropologie and the Pottery Barn as well as American Eagle Outfitters and the Banana Republic. What ever your favorite stores are, they are bound to found along this pedestrian friendly walk way along with many nice places to eat like Barney’s Beanery . So make sure you plan to spend some time in the different areas that the Pacific Coast Highway has to play in on your vacation.