Explora la cultura de California Coast: Tradición viva
Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de California Coast a través de sus museos y monumentos.
The California Coast is one of the most iconic coastal itineraries on the planet, stretching from the Mexican border in the south to the lush northern forests near Oregon. Articulated by the famous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), this region stands out for the dizzying terrain of Big Sur, the historic lighthouses, the colonies of sea lions and the surf culture of beaches such as those of Malibu, Santa Cruz or La Jolla. It combines the urban and cosmopolitan avant-garde of San Francisco and Los Angeles with wild landscapes, national parks and wine regions on the edge of the ocean.
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The California Coast is one of the most iconic coastal itineraries on the planet, stretching from the Mexican border in the south to the lush northern forests near Oregon. Articulated by the famous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), this region stands out for the dizzying terrain of Big Sur, the historic lighthouses, the colonies of sea lions and the surf culture of beaches such as those of Malibu, Santa Cruz or La Jolla. It combines the urban and cosmopolitan avant-garde of San Francisco and Los Angeles with wild landscapes, national parks and wine regions on the edge of the ocean.
Festivals & Events
Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
AugustThe world's most prestigious classic and collectible car event held near Carmel and Pebble Beach.
US Open of Surfing (Huntington Beach)
July / AugustThe largest surf culture competition and festival on the planet at the foot of the Huntington Beach Pier.
The California Coast is one of the most iconic coastal itineraries on the planet, stretching from the Mexican border in the south to the lush northern forests near Oregon. Articulated by the famous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), this region stands out for the dizzying terrain of Big Sur, the historic lighthouses, the colonies of sea lions and the surf culture of beaches such as those of Malibu, Santa Cruz or La Jolla. It combines the urban and cosmopolitan avant-garde of San Francisco and Los Angeles with wild landscapes, national parks and wine regions on the edge of the ocean.
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Mix of film and surf culture, historical Spanish missions, avant-garde aquariums and coastal art.
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From bohemian artist towns like Carmel-by-the-Sea to designer coastal neighborhoods like Santa Barbara or Sausalito.
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