Pacific Coast Highway, United States

Photography Tour in Pacific Coast Highway

The best photos of Pacific Coast Highway aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

California's legendary coastal highway — 656 miles of sea cliffs, redwood forests, and beach towns strung between San Francisco and San Diego.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Bixby Creek Bridge — the 714-foot single-span concrete arch bridge in Big Sur, completed in 1932, one of the most photographed bridges in California
•17-Mile Drive — a scenic loop through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove passing the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, and oceanfront golf courses

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Ragged Point — the 'start of Big Sur' pullout at mile marker 72.8 with a cliffside trail down to a hidden waterfall and panoramic coastline views
•Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery — a boardwalk viewing area 5 miles north of Hearst Castle where up to 17,000 elephant seals haul out year-round

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roamee's photography tour of Pacific Coast Highway takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

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roamee curates a walking route through Pacific Coast Highway's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

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