

The section between South Lake Tahoe and Lone Pine runs alongside the Sierra Nevada, and features magnificent mountain vistas and alpine lakes.Ĭonway Summit along Highway 395 in CaliforniaĪlong this route, you can admire the unique Mono Lake tufa towers, take in the views from Conway Summit, soak in a natural hot spring, and go hiking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, or boating or fishing at one of many lakes. Running north-south along the eastern part of California, Highway 395 is just as spectacular a drive as the PCH. Allow plenty of time: you will want to stop often and linger longer than you thought you would! Highway 395 between Lake Tahoe and Lone Pine Historic lighthouses, wildlife and marine life, and even a castle on a hill make this drive fascinating. Further south, the beach towns of Southern California beckon, from Malibu to Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach. Generally driven on a road trip spanning several days, the PCH features spectacular coastal scenery that ranges from rugged cliffs and windswept beaches in the north to super tall palms and wide sandy beaches in the south.Īlong the route, stop to explore any number of charming California coastal towns, from Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea to tiny Cambria and Cayucos and laid back San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the best scenic drives in California!
