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Road Tripping the California Coast.

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After our friends’ wedding the other weekend, we opted for the long route home along hwy 1 from Cambria to San Francisco.  My little Subaru handled the roads like a champ (as she always does 🙂 and we soaked in views for miles, literally.  Here’s a taste of the treat you might get if you opt for the long way home.

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Elephant Seal Beach.  These cuties had a lot to say!

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There were quite a few seals on the beach.

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Every pull out has a breath taking surprise if you take the time to check them out.

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A piece of the road you will drive.  So incredibly beautiful.

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Goofing off of course.  But really, look at that water!

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The pit stops aren’t bad.

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The sun came out in full force.

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Lunch view.

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Getting closer to Big Sur, the coast line begins to turn into tree lines.

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And of course, the bridge :).  I’m telling you, take the long way home along hwy 1 sometime.  It’s worth every minute.

Bixby Bridge.

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One of the most beautiful bridge spans to see along highway 1 is Bixby Bridge.  It’s massive and magnificent.  I’d seen pictures of this bridge and had always wanted to set my eyes on the real deal when I were to make a trip to Big Sur.  I was so delighted on our road trip last weekend that we were able to drive over it and stop to take it all in.

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Snagged this shirt from Urban Outfitters on sale recently.  They don’t have it online but in stores in the sale section.  Of course I love the horses on it 🙂

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Rob taking it all in.

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Me being a little bit more cheesy.

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It’s more than worth it to drive to see this bridge.  If nothing else, you will at least enjoy the drive along the coast and through the redwoods.  I can’t wait to go back!