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Driving the Pacific Highway in California

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Spend three days cruising California’s most famous road and scoping out the must-see highlights and undiscovered stops.

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2 Hotels 4 Restaurants 5 Activities

Destinations: San Simeon · Ojai · Malibu · San Luis Obispo · Pismo Beach · Atascadero

Themes: Driving

Inspired by: America's Best Summer Getaways 2009

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    Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa

    Pismo Beach | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | The Santa Barbara Area

    Spend the night high on the bluffs in an airy oceanfront suite. More
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    Su Nido Inn

    Ojai | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | The Santa Barbara Area

    All nine rooms at this Mission revival-style, all-suite hotel have super-plush beds and custom tile work; three have vaulted ceilings. More
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    Art Café and Bakery

    Atascadero | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | Big Sur & Monterey Bay

    Don’t miss the curried chicken sandwich. More
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    Splash Café

    Pismo Beach | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | The Santa Barbara Area

    Order the chowder in a sourdough bread bowl at this tiny spot. More
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    Suzanne's Cuisine

    Ojai | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | The Santa Barbara Area

    Dine on the slate patio of this 15-year-old local institution that serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with organic produce from area farmers. More
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    Malibu Seafood

    Malibu | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | Los Angeles

    Sit down to a plate of grilled salmon and sourdough bread at the casual, terraced restaurant. Gaze out on the ocean while you nosh on a fried-scall

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    Green Acres Lavender Farm

    Atascadero | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | Big Sur & Monterey Bay

    Aromatic soaps and sachets are for sale here. More
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    Sycamore Mineral Springs

    San Luis Obispo | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | The Santa Barbara Area

    Head to the spa for a grape seed–extract massage. More
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    Pottery

    Ojai | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | The Santa Barbara Area

    Visit the rustic studio workshop of Midcentury ceramist Otto Heino, who, at the age of 95, produces museum-worthy pieces. More
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    Hearst Castle

    San Simeon | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | Big Sur & Monterey Bay

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    Bart's

    Ojai | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | California | The Santa Barbara Area

    An open-air used bookstore set in the frame of a traditional (though roofless) house. More
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