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Overview

Why Go?

America's most breathtaking coast, with craggy cliffs overlooking the crashing Pacific—the ultimate drive

The California good life at its best, from golf to wine to hotels

The over-the-top opulence of Hearst Castle, William Randolph Hearst's seaside Shangri-la

What To Skip

Fog. Check the weather to be sure that you drive Highway 1 on a clear day

What For:

Beach + Island, Family, Food + Wine, Golf, Luxury, Outdoors + Nature, Romantic, Spa + Wellness

When To Go:

May, June, September, October

Hotels

Expert picks of the best places to stay in Big Sur + Monterey

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