California's Iconic Highway One Road Trip: Must-See Stops and Where to Stay!

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Heading to California's Pacific Coast Highway? Our original video ( • California Highway One... ) has all of the timings and main stops but we've had so many people ask us for more options, so here you are! Click now to find out where to stop/stay overnight on a California Road Trip through Big Sur and beyond.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Santa Cruz
2:03 Monterey
3:59 Pebble Beach/17-mile Drive
4:10 Big Sur/Bixby Bridge
5:12 San Simeon
5:28 Cambria
6:30 Moonstone Beach
6:41 Morro Bay
7:27 Pismo Beach
7:39 Oceano
7:54 Lompoc
9:00 Santa Barbara
9:58 LA and beyond
Big thanks to the following - and please check out their websites to help plan your trip:
santacruz.org
seemonterey.com
centralcoast-tourism.com
visitcambriaca.com/
www.morrobay.org/
explorelompoc.com/
santabarbaraca.com/
www.visitcalifornia.com/ ‪@visitcalifornia‬
We hit all of the beach cities along the Pacific Coast Highway to give you the ultimate guide for your California Road Trip!
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@markbonsall3011 4 жыл бұрын

Love your fist video when we where planing our trip to California gave me lots of tips the same as you San Francisco to San Diego and back again

@LifeOfReillyTV 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, Mark - it's easy to forget that people actually use our tips!! Cheer! 😎👍

@itsnotme07 2 жыл бұрын

Many people video their drive on Highway 1, but never really "stop" at local places. I love that you actually show those. I've been up/down Highway 1 between San Simeon and Monterey at least 50 times now....and it NEVER gets old!

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing!! Ali’s brother lives on Highway 1 so he always shows us great places to go! I’m very pleased you’ve done that stretch 50 times and say it never gets old as we have MANY more times to go, we hope!! 🚗☀️

@6toolbaseball 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed and I've been living here for years! Thank you :)

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

YES!! Great that you found us!! Lots of our Californian friends say they learn more about where they live from our videos!! Ha ha. Hope your trip goes well. 😎👍

@robbuglass6199 4 жыл бұрын

As always I loved the content . Keep traveling guys !

@LifeOfReillyTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!!! 🏝🚗🗽

@maenewcombe6543 2 жыл бұрын

The only place I'd add to your great video is Davenport, just north of Santa Cruz. It may seem too small, but it's got a nice hotel and restaurant and great ocean views right across the street from the hotel. Thanks for this video.

@Kwolf_____7 2 ай бұрын

Love that highway I took a train on that from LA to San Jose

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!! I’ve not done it by train…adding it to the list!!

@Kwolf_____7 2 ай бұрын

@LifeOfReillyTV yeah it’s very beautiful man

@ronaldjohnson4766 3 жыл бұрын

I love cambria…cool quiet little spot

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we love it too. Much more character than staying in San Simeon, unless you’ve booked a night at Hearst Castle. Ha ha.

@numberninestudiosUK 2 жыл бұрын

Another great and useful video. I'll be following this in reverse, south to north. Cheers for this.

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Niiiice!!! We have one with the timings too, but you’ve probably seen that one already. Have an amazing drive!! 🚗☀️

@sweetbug 2 жыл бұрын

great video production ! very helpful tips.ty!

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing, Mei Lyn!! 😊 Have a great trip!!

@maenewcombe6543 2 жыл бұрын

Pls add Davenport, Pescadero and the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. I loved your video.

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mae. Hope it bought back a few memories!

@jasonplatt2228 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos keep getting better and better! And I didn't think that could be possible considering the already high standard of your prior videos! Really enjoyable and informative!

@LifeOfReillyTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, really appreciate that!!! Now the pressure's really on for the next one!!! Ha ha!! We're really pleased you're enjoying our videos - and thanks for letting us know as it spurs us on to make more!

@jasonplatt2228 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfReillyTV My pleasure, I very much look forward to enjoying your future videos!

@trinhle7353 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!!! Let us know how your trip goes!!!

@geancarlo794 2 жыл бұрын

Very good!

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😀👍 Have a great trip, if you’re planning to go.

@gabrieldepallens9914 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video! Great insights. So tough to choose where to stay and where not to stop

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it L, Gabriel. I hope it helps your planning. Let us know how your trip goes!!! 😎👍

@gabrieldepallens9914 2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfReillyTV I’m planning to do the trip (finally after a few problems) on August 24. We want to do it in two days from San Francisco to LA. Couldn’t find your message where I remember you answered this question. Please let me know where should be the best place to stay the night.

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel, if you’re doing it in two days (one overnight stop) I’d book a hotel/motel anywhere between Ragged Point and Pismo Beach. Take your pick from the video, if there’s a spot that appeals to you more. Or if you’d rather do more driving Day 1 or Day 2.

@maenewcombe6543 2 жыл бұрын

the only other places I'd add to your great video is Davenport just north of Santa Cruz. You might think it's too small but it's got a great hotel and restaurant and a great ocean view right across the street from the hotel. The other place is Pescadero where you can find great seafood and it is also the area where they grow straw flowers, which you can see fields of.I haven't been to either place in decades, but I bet they are just about exactly the same - Oh! and you can't forget the Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Hostel. It was great fun back when I stayed there in the late 80s and very clean and decent. We picked the left over brussel sprouts from the field next door after the machines were through, and we all shared our food. Great fun. Thanks again for this video - loved the view from Nepenthe.

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, Mae, thank you. We’ll have to stop and check them out on another trip!! We love a sleepy beach town!!

@marjorjorietillman856 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Carmel. 👍🏼

@LifeOfReillyTV 11 ай бұрын

There are just TOO MANY amazing places here!!! It's so hard to even get a long-list!! Ha ha!!

@1bellyfat 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Reilly’s! Cambria sure seems nice ;)

@LifeOfReillyTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, it was all down to the expert tour guide!! ;-)

@myrtlebeachsara 4 жыл бұрын

Loving these videos, planning my families trip! Also we did East coast version of this in New England, I could see you guys doing a series on that too!

@LifeOfReillyTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sara!!! We're definitely looking at conquering the East Coast next!!! We'll be coming to you for tips!! ;-)

@gumerzambrano 3 жыл бұрын

Our state is so beautiful!

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

😍😍

@marjorjorietillman856 Жыл бұрын

I agree that’s it has many more beautiful beautiful spots, than not. But they keep saying everybody is leaving CA, but I say, where and when. In LA we attract the wrong people because of the great weather and so many beautiful coastal cities. And many come here unprepared, and those that don’t make it, end up homeless in LA or San Fran!! 😢

@sndes-x2x 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like one happy customer, Edgar! Really happy we could help you plan your trip. Was there one bit that helped in particular?

@sndes-x2x 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfReillyTV Oh, I'm planning a trip from LA to San Fran by car and saved every suggestion you made on my Google Maps list. One question... you briefly show a rock just off-shore with a square hole in it and waves crashing all around. Where is that located? Thanks!

@sndes-x2x 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfReillyTV Also, your point to stop and have a drink at the Big Sur Inn by the water's edge is a great idea that I would not have known about if you hadn't pointed that out. Most awesome! Going to try and do that.

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, cool. It's a fun one to plan and do. The place you're talking about is called Pfeiffer Beach. We didn't give much time to it in this video because we went into detail in our main Road Trip video. Have a watch, if you haven't stumbled across it already: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsyTls5zuN-RZJc.html

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. We thought this was a cool little stop, too!! There are just so many places to stop, it really does make it difficult to plan everything! Maybe add an extra day on, so you can take it slow?

@wittleMermaid13 Жыл бұрын

Planning a 4 night trip from San Francisco to LA. Where would you recommend as 2 overnight stops? I was thinking Monterey and San Simeon. But after watching this, perhaps Cambria or Pismo Beach is better? Great vid! I'll have to go watch your first vid now!

@LifeOfReillyTV Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, it's totally up to you. Monterey is amazing but quite close, so you'll have further to drive on your final days. We stopped in San Simeon and Santa Barbara, but we were going down to San Diego. I would definitely stop in Cambria over San Simeon - as they're so close. Take a look at our website itinerary. The Four Day idea is right at the VERY BOTTOM!! www.lifeofreilly.tv/tag/pacific-coast-highway/

@user-ch9si5zg3o 2 жыл бұрын

很好

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

阿凯，谢谢观看！！

@tounisiyasser Ай бұрын

nice country ,please and please be careful about natural disaster in your country but i wish you are fine and have a nice day with peace and have a good healthcare and going an oher country and no death in your country

@bhjkgvbn1088 3 жыл бұрын

West side best side 🐛

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha!! We love it!!

@Whowhatwherewhy 3 жыл бұрын

Guess you’ll be stopping at Rat Creek now. After the January, 2021 storms, highway 1 is a drop off.

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

Such a shame. Just read the news reports. It’s a hazard of the local geography. We hope the road opens again soon.

@MilitsaLifeNLPCoach 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! You are heros. How old are the kids? 💗

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, thanks Militsa. Heroes or crazy?! Ha ha. We love doing these trips as a family. In this video, the kids were 8, 6 and 1.

@MilitsaLifeNLPCoach 2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfReillyTV NOT at all crazy, I love how brave and courageous you are guys!!! You inspire other families! Do you used GPS different than Google maps on the road? How many days you needed, and how much money for all family? I am planning to organize such trip for myself. 🦋

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! 😊 We used Google maps. We made a video which plots out the days/times: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsyTls5zuN-RZJc.html We did it over three days, which still felt a little rushed. I'd try doing it over four days so you can stop more. Our website has a four day itinerary. The cost depends on how much you want to spend on hotels/motels. You can spend $500 for the trip or $500 per night. Having said that, even the motels are expensive in this area because they know there aren't many on PCH! Good luck with your planning!! Let us know how the trip goes!!

@MilitsaLifeNLPCoach 2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfReillyTV Thank you so much!!! This was so helpful, if additional questions pops up I will ask. 😊🦋

@rickyarvizu7535 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to visit the world infamous Bubblegum Alley in downtown San Luis Obispo?

@LifeOfReillyTV 4 жыл бұрын

Whaaat?!! If only we knew about this during the summer!! 🍬Time to fly back again!! ✈️

@maenewcombe6543 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for leaving 3 comments about the same thing, but they weren't showing up! Don't know what happened.

@LifeOfReillyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Don’t worry, Mae. We have to moderate every comment as we have kids in the videos and want to make sure we make sure the troll comments don’t get published. Thanks for commenting - you can never write enough!! 😀

@robertolopez3672 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌

@LifeOfReillyTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roberto!! 😎👍

@lightrek 4 жыл бұрын

This is shot this month? Seems the temperature is still great in December?

@LifeOfReillyTV 4 жыл бұрын

No, we shot it in August but have only just got around to editing it. Funnily enough though, there’s less coastal fog in the Fall rather than the summer.

@lightrek 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfReillyTV Wonderful!!! We are thinking about following your route the week after Christmas. But I see the weather forecast shows Partly Cloudy/Mostly Sunny. Do you think this is a good time for us? Thanks.