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Discover the Pacific Coastline which is punctuated with charming resorts, dramatic vistas and mesmerising beaches.
california's coastline
California's coastline is dramatic, where every bend and curve in the road leads to soaring cliffs, beautiful beaches, charming resort towns and of course the mighty Pacific Ocean. Highway 101 or the Pacific Coast Highway starts in Seattle and finishes in San Diego and is known as one of America's most scenic drives.
CALIFORNIA COASTLINE PLUS For further holiday options including the beautiful coastal towns of Monterey, Carmel and Santa Barbara, please see the following pages: Tailormade Selfdrives Best of the West Flydrive A Taste of Yosemite & Wine Country + Pacific Coast extension Rocky Mountain Frontiers coach tour Western Discovery coach tour Western Frontiers coach tour Western Triangle coach tour San Francisco Experiences
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CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MAP
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PACIFIC OCEAN
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Traversing the USA's West Coast is the ultimate fly-drive holiday. Start your journey in San Francisco and head to Monterey and Carmel, situated two hours south of San Francisco. Monterey boasts a world-famous aquarium and popular seafood restaurants which are located in historic Cannery Row. Carmel is a quaint and charming town with a slow pace of life. Ocean Avenue the main centre of Carmel has many interesting art galleries, quaint shops and also leads to a pristine white sandy beach. Another interesting place to stop is Santa Barbara, known as the `American Riviera'. It has a mixture of Spanish and Mexican influences, a wonderful beach and is the gateway to many wineries.
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PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY We recommend to experience the best of your fly-drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles that you allow around seven days for your journey. This will enable you to stop off as you please so you can fully experience the main sights and attractions. SAN LUIS OBISPO A lively and cool town, located half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Make sure you arrive on a Thursday to experience the famous farmers market. HEARST CASTLE Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it is California's most famous monument to wealth and ambition. The Castle and surrounding estate was created by Randolph Hearst. It covers over 127 acres of lushly landscape gardens, shimmering pools and statues from ancient Greece and Moorish Spain.
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