California, Oregon & Washington
Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip is the ultimate guide to exploring the majestic Pacific coast by car, from California to Washington

1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Embark on your epic PCH journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you'll find:

- Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire three-week route or follow suggestions for shorter getaways to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego
- Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best beaches, views, restaurants, and more, you'll cruise by sky-scraping redwoods, misty rainforests, and the black sands of the Lost Coast. Slurp fresh-caught oysters, order up authentic street tacos, or kick back with a craft beer. Hike among the tallest trees on Earth, go whale-watching, tour Seattle's underground old city, and winery-hop in scenic Santa Barbara
- Maps and driving tools: 48 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout
- Local expertise: Californian Ian Anderson shares his love of the open road
- Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for seniors, travelers with disabilities, and road trippers with kids

With Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip's practical tips and detailed itineraries, you're ready to hit the road.

Looking for other scenic road trips in America? Try The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA.


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