For a long time I've dreamed of driving Highway 1 along the Pacific coastline of California. Now that I've done so I'd love to do it again (update 2025: some sections are closed for construction. Check road conditions before you plan a vacation!). I've only driven the section between Morro Bay and Santa Cruz. I had a delicious dinner at Dametra Cafe in Carmel-By-The-Sea, a lovely little town near Monterrey.

Big Sur
Somewhere around Big Sur. Unfortunately my schedule didn't allow me to just sit down for a few hours and enjoy the scenery.
Big Sur
Scrambling down the rocks to sea level was great fun
Somewhere along Highway 1
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
The iconic photo of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. It is indeed a wonderful place.
The woods that are also part of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and that only few people visit

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