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WC for West Coast

1. Monterey Bay

9.3
Monterey, CA
Bay · 22 tips and reviews

Ruth C.Ruth Cheesley: Beautiful place to spend the day, the coastal trail is great if you hire a bike, pretty flat and very scenic. Shops on the wharf are pretty pricey and full of touristy tat!

Monterey State Beach is one of WC for West Coast.

2. Monterey State Beach

8.7
Monterey State Beach, Monterey, CA
Beach · 8 tips and reviews

Laura H.Laura Hernandez: Awesome place to go for a light stroll or a nice bike ride! I recommend the sunsets... AMAZING!

Old Fisherman's Wharf is one of WC for West Coast.

3. Old Fisherman's Wharf

8.3
Wharf No. 1 (at Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Pier · 92 tips and reviews

4. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

9.3
47225 Pfeiffer Big Sur (at Cabrillo Hwy), Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews

Sophie W.Sophie Wanderlust: Superbe! Plein de jolies ballades.

5. Hurricane Point

9.1
Cabrillo Hwy (CA-1), Carmel, CA
Scenic Lookout · 6 tips and reviews

Jesse C.Jesse Caputo: Edge of the western world! Be sure to take in the views of the coast north and south. One of the most incredible places you can drive along.

6. McWay Falls

8.8
Cabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, CA
Waterfall · 23 tips and reviews

Pavan K.Pavan Kulkarni: Beautiful scenic spot on the pacific coast, parking during long weekends might be a little problem

Handlebar Coffee is one of WC for West Coast.

7. Handlebar Coffee

9.3
128 E Canon Perdido St (Santa Barbara St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 91 tips and reviews

Sean C.Sean Callow: Incredible espresso. Great alley seating. Very Santa Barbara. I'm glad that I stumbled upon this jewel.

8. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

9.0
1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 49 tips and reviews

DaisyDaisy: Even if you don't enter the hotel check out the scenary -- the beach view is exquisite. Drinks are pricey but worth the atmosphere; brunch on Sundays asbolutely divine and worth it. Read more.

9. The Blue Owl

9.0
5 W Canon Perdido St (at State St), Santa Barbara, CA
Sandwich Spot · Santa Barbara Downtown · 39 tips and reviews

lemonjelly l.lemonjelly luukkanen: Rosemary lemonade and Thai iced tea are both made in-house. Delicious. Thai tea is not overly sweet, too. If you are there with a friend, get both.

Santa Barbara Beach is one of WC for West Coast.

10. Santa Barbara Beach

9.3
1118 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Beach · East Beach · 6 tips and reviews

Milli P.Milli Parkus: Location! Beach volleyball! Shopping and clam chowder by the pier!

11. McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.1
728 State St (btw E De La Guerra & E Ortega), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower State · 74 tips and reviews

Jae C.Jae Clarke: Incredible texture! Can't remember the name, but the one with sweet cream + salt + cookie pieces is one of the best flavors I've ever tried. We went there three times in two days.

Point Lobos State Reserve is one of WC for West Coast.

12. Point Lobos State Reserve

9.5
27830 Highway 1, Carmel, CA
State or Provincial Park · 89 tips and reviews
Compagno's Market & Deli is one of WC for West Coast.

13. Compagno's Market & Deli

9.0
2000 Prescott Ave (at Taylor Street), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · New Monterey · 42 tips and reviews
Monterey's Fish House is one of WC for West Coast.

14. Monterey's Fish House

8.2
2114 Del Monte Ave (at Dela Vina Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews