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California Coast Highway
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Exploring the California Coast Highway offers an unforgettable journey through some of the state's most iconic landscapes. The route winds along the Pacific Ocean, offering spectacular cliffside views and access to a series of remarkable stops. In the north, Mendocino County charms with its rugged coastline and the quaint village of Mendocino itself, where visitors can enjoy the arts scene or a stroll through the Mendocino Headlands State Park. Further south, travelers encounter the dramatic scenery of Big Sur, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the ocean, providing a backdrop for the famous Bixby Creek Bridge and the serene beauty of Pfeiffer Beach, known for its purple sands and natural rock formations.
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Most videos filmed May during spring. July is moderate - a good balance of visitors and space.
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