Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Guide: San Diego to San Francisco - Coastlines to Skylines

Whether you know it or not, you’ve probably seen a commercial (or two) featuring the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Few roads are more distinctive than this one, weaving along the rugged coastline with crashing waves and soaring mountains in the background. The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as Highway 1, is considered one of the nation’s most picturesque routes and, for many, remains the quintessential California road trip. I’ve long had the Pacific Coast Highway road trip on my travel bucket list and recently had the opportunity to undertake a six-day journey from San Diego to San Francisco, with family in tow. If you are looking for your Pacific Coast Highway road trip on a budget, read on for some notable stops you just can’t miss when you head out along this picturesque road. Most of the attractions below are free or cost very little to visit! This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you buysomething through one of these links,we may earn a small commission, at no extra cos...