Great beach

Pacific Coast Highway

California, United States

Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inCalifornia, United States

In season~70°F high

Climate48–72°F

Fares from$227

Nearest airportSFO

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

The drive

Route map for Pacific Coast Highway

StartFinish

114miles

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightSep · 79%

WarmestAug · 72°F

WettestMar

Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

California Highway 1 hugging the cliffs from Monterey to San Simeon.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Big Sur coastal drive. Nearest airport is SFO.

Pairs well with

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pacific Coast Highway?

The best time to visit Pacific Coast Highway is May–June & September–October, in California, United States.

Where is Pacific Coast Highway?

Pacific Coast Highway is in California, United States. The nearest major airport is SFO.

What is Pacific Coast Highway known for?

California Highway 1 hugging the cliffs from Monterey to San Simeon.

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