During the planning of my US trip, there are 3 things that I really really wanted to do:
1) Drive a convertible along Pacific Coast Highway -- checked
2) Sunset and Sunrise of Grand Canyon -- checked
3) Camping in Yosemite National Park (Well, you can never get everything you want in your life simultaneously. I can always plan my camping trip next time.)
Can you see me grinning from ear to ear as I checked on my bucket list?
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| Monterrey Bay |
I am not sure if there are any lists about "100 road trips you must take in your life time", or "50 routes that you must drive before you die", or "500 highway of the world" etc. If there are any such lists, they MUST make sure Pacific Coast Highway is in the list.
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| Big Sur |
First of all, it is all about the Pacific Ocean. This world's largest ocean is persistent energetic and has the most expansive view. We were basically surrounded by endless shades of blue and it is simply magical.
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| 17 Miles Drive |
Secondly, driving along this twisting, cliff-hugging road is an exhilarating experience. I really love driving all the hair-pin curves, especially with this marvelous weather. The fact that I can end up falling 3000 ft below if I happen to loose control also give a healthy dose of adrenaline rush and make the drive more fun.
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| Got myself a Chrysler 200 |
Thirdly, the sunrises and sunsets are irresistible. We stopped our car at the middle of nowhere when the sky turned warm orange. Witnessing the huge egg yolk slowly fading into the Pacific ocean was magical.
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| Sunset at Highway #1 |
F
ourthly, you are going to fall in love with all the wonderful small towns along the coast. We stayed in Cambria for one night, and we both love the quite yet lively small town. We also had a brief stop at Morro Bay for picnic, and we love that place too!
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| Morro Rock |
We drove from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 2 days time and spent 1 night in Cambria. It was too rush even though we still enjoy every single second of it. If you wish to plan for a road trip at Pacific Coast Highway, make it at least a 5 days trip. There are so many things to do and there are so many great things to see.
Other posts for this trip:
我们在Pacific Coast Highway一路走走停停地来到了Santa Barbara。正好肚子有点儿饿了，人有点儿累了，正是最适合让好食物来暖肚的时刻。GPS把我们带到一家毫不起眼的小店，那时候已经过了午餐时间，也不觉得也别多人，但总是陆陆续续看见有人捧着一大盒的食物从里头走出来。我带着探索的兴奋，走进了这家远富盛名的老字号。
食物正如网上所说的那样，多样化、精巧、便宜。我在写着菜单的黑板前发呆，最后决定把抉择的责任交给看起来最老经验的掌柜。他很尽责地介绍了几个非吃不可的经典，我凭感觉随口说了两个，就会去座位等他叫我们的号码。号码响起后顾客得自己到柜台取食物。由于没有为顾客提供服务，我们省却了给贴士的烦恼。真好！
