What are the best months to travel the California coast?

The most popular time to visit California is between June and September, when the weather is perfect for the beach and summer music festivals are in full swing. California has good weather year-round, however, so when you visit depends on what you would like to see and do.



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Therefore, the best month to drive the Pacific Coast Highway is September, when you're most likely to have great weather along the entire length of the road trip.

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If you want to do the whole thing, you'll need at least 14 days. However, if you're low on time, you can rush through it in 10 days (I really don't recommend this!) There are a few Pacific Coast Highway stops where I suggest spending 2 days, while others are quick stops along the route.

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The shoulder seasons in California are the cheapest months to visit. These include April-May and September-October.

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Practicalities of driving the Pacific Coast Highway It's best to travel from north to south as you'll be on the right side of the road for uninterrupted views and to pull over to take photographs. Parking in cities can be expensive. It's better to leave your rental vehicle and use public transport.

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