Monday, June 27, 2016
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is a highway that runs the entire state of California. It is one of the most scenic drives with stunning views and historic stops. I was saving the best for last, a trip down Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to an area called Big Sur. National Geographic calls it a drive of a lifetime and ever since I moved to California, I have thought about driving the entire length of it.
A great idea but easier said than done. Driving PCH is about the journey, not the destination. Although scenic and historic, it isn’t an easy drive. Parts of the highway winds along steep cliffs high above the ocean. Scenic yes, but it is you cannot afford to take your eyes off the road for a single minute. Once you pass Big Sur, there aren’t a lot of options, you either commit drive another 75 miles or you turn around at some point.
On this drive, I was amazed at one given moment the outside temperatures were close to 100 degrees and 10 minutes later, it was cold and windy with temperatures dropping into the 60’s. I didn’t realize that was possible within a few miles. My only regret? I should have spent a complete day or more to do this with more stops.
Breathtaking! On my bucket list.