I’ve driven California State Route 1 through Big Sur more times than I can count, but it never feels the same twice. This time we started in Monterey County and let Highway 1 set the pace — which is always the right move. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is the perfect first stop: turquoise water, rocky coves, and coastal trails that make you forget the world outside the cliffs. As you wind south, Pfeiffer Beach will stop you in your tracks — the famous pink sand and Keyhole Rock glow like noth

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Here’s why you need a PCH road trip.. 1. Officially U.S. Route 1 Though it’s often called the PCH, its official designation is California State Route 1, also known as U.S. Route 1 in some stretches. 2. Over 20 State Parks The PCH passes through or near more than 20 state parks and protected areas — including Point Lobos, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, Redwoods National & State Parks, and Morro Bay State Park. 3. Bixby Creek Bridge is Iconic One of the most photographed spots on the PCH, Bixby Bridge in B