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Lonely Planet Journey Pacific Coast Highway

Experience one of the World's Great Adventures | Features Maps & Must-Do Stops | Build Your Own Unique Itinerary | Expert Travel Tips
By Lonely Planet and Margot Bigg and Amelia Mularz and Sharael Kolberg
Series: Travel Guide
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Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures - bringing you closer to the culture, history, and landscapes you'll encounter along the way. Get inspiration, ideas, and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile... Read More
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Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway brings you closer to the culture and history of one of the world's great adventures. Watch the sunset at Pfeiffer Beach, hike to the iconic Hollywood sign, visit Ostrichland USA - using our expert travel writers, detailed maps and insightful tips so that you never miss a moment of this bucket-list trip.

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Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures - bringing you closer to the culture, history, and landscapes you'll encounter along the way.

Get inspiration, ideas, and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Catch iconic coastal views, explore famous historical sites, and discover charming small towns.

Inside Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway travel guide:

  • Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with mile-by-mile coverage of this iconic drive.
  • Six of our favourite ways to explore Pacific Coast Highway with itineraries.
  • Easy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey and a bird's eye route tracker.
  • Discover the best places to eat, drink, and sleep as well as recommended detours.
  • Interviews with locals share fascinating stories, tips, and insights.
  • 'Essentials' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel, driving laws, and more.
  • Stunning photography throughout.

Discover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway - your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837587285

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2026

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 258

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