The 400 mi. stretch of coastline between Los Angeles. and San Francisco embodies all things Californian—rolling surf, a seaside highway built for cruising, dramatic bluffs topped by weathered pines, self-actualizing New-Age adherents, and always a hint of the offbeat. This is the solitary magnificence that inspired John Steinbeck’s novels and Jack Kerouac’s musings. The landmarks along the way—Hearst Castle, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the historic missions—are well worth visiting, but the real highlight of the Central Coast is the journey itself.
Negotiating the liminal space between NorCal and SoCal, Santa Cruz (pop. 56,000) embraces sculpted surfers, aging hippies, free-thinking students, and same-sex couples. The atmosphere here is fun-loving ...more
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