Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most famous and beautiful road trips on earth. The drive travels 655 miles along the coast of California and along the way passes famous cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco and world renowned attractions. My dad and I set out to drive it over 7 days, and here is the full road trip video for the trip. We drove from Dana Point all the way to Leggett. Let me know what your favorite part is and if you have any questions in the comments
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Individual Stops
Alcatraz –
Ano Nuevo –
Crystal Cove State Park –
Devil’s Slide –
Getty Villa –
Glass Beach –
Hearst Castle –
Kruse Rhododendron Reserve –
Lands End –
Limekiln State Park –
Mori Point –
Muir Woods –
Partington Cove –
Pfeiffer Beach –
Point Bonita Lighthouse –
Point Lobos –
Point Mugu –
Point Sur Lighthouse –
Russian Gulch Waterfall –
Russian River Kayaking –
Wilder Ranch State Park –
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Day 1 (Dana Point to Ventura)
13:03 Day 2 (Ventura to Morro Bay)
29:33 Day 3 (Morro Bay to Monterey)
49:22 Day 4 (Monterey to San Francisco)
1:06:39 Day 5 (San Francisco to Bolinas)
1:22:06 Day 6 (Bolinas to Point Arena)
1:39:38 Day 7 (Point Arena to Leggett)
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I made an ebook with a lot of information about the road trip and some of my favorite spots + a link to the map which has all of my stops on it. You can purchase it here if you are interested – https://payhip.com/b/PUkme
24 minutes in and I can totally understand why this has 9 million views. You really do an amazing job and you and Pops are a hoot! “Because he’s a 12 year old child “ and I think this green stuff is salad because I’ve heard of it” had me laughing out loud.
How long ago was this video made? We want to follow the PCH. We are worried about any changes with Homeless numbers since the time you did this video and now in 2026
Any Karens at H Beach?
Love the California coast. How about next time you do it in a Tesla so you could include charging station locations. Thanks for the trip.
Man Californians don't know how good they got it. Riding this on a motorcycle is on my bucket list for sure.
Whats amazing about this video is that you get to hang out with your dad. You guys are best friends.
What month did you take this trip?
SO cool that you took your dad with you on the trip~ Reminds me of when my dad flew out to Port Hueneme to drive across country with me when I had orders to Newport RI. That was in 1997! My dad has since passed…but such great memories spending two weeks driving my Mustang across the country!
On. P. H. C videp in Guadalupe the old train depot has Logan. W. Va on the bottom of sign found it not looking for it it's my hometown. P s hey. Pops.
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My husband and I stayed at Ragged Point Inn. The rooms are wonderful. You can see the coast from your front door and the room has a back door and chairs to also watch the ocean. So worth it ❤
Enjoyed the ride along.
PCH Road Trip plus time with you Pops—EPIC!!! Love the Light Houses and Sea Arches.
Double double with onions and extra spread, lettuce and tomato. ❤
I’ve only done fro SF north.
YOU give me hope this morning !!! thanks and PeAcE ouT
What about Carmel by the sea ??? Isn`t it allowed to film there ? I was enjoying it very much to make the 13 miles tour, well in 1996 . 🙁
MANHATTAN BEACH? IS IT CALLED HUNTINGTON BEACH?
I appreciate the conversational cadence of your voice.
The secret to the Old Fisherman’s Grotto in Monterey is to just buy the clam chowder in the bread bowl and eat it by the…$8 each. Sitting down for it somehow always ends up being an expensive dinner there.
Went from Astoria to Fortuna a couple years ago. My wife and I are doing the complete Oregon and California Coast drive next year. This video has been very informative. Looking forward to a car/tent camping experience. A couple old folks (64 and 63 years old) going to spend a couple weeks travelling like a couple teenagers..
2 4×4's Cheese Only Well Done with Fries & Lg Coke No Ice for me from In n Out
Can your dad adopt me please?
Josh is basically the modern day Huell Howser.
If you enjoy atmospheric synthwave, dreamy electronic textures, or oceanic night vibes this track is for you.
Sit back, relax, and let the Pacific guide your mind.
https://youtu.be/PZHUaewON7o?si=ipR8d6VvzEWJLYQC
pops can't remember a thing or two because he's seen a thing or two😂
Thank you for an enjoyable adventure.
Such a great video but please cut the monotonous background music! A real negative.
Thanks for sharing. The beaches remind me of the beaches in KZN, Western and Eastern Cape provinces in South Africa.