My American Dream: San Francisco to Los Angeles via the Coast
When we were planning our trip to America, we had different plans and options. But one thing was indisputable – to drive from San Francisco to the city of Angels via the famous Californian Coastal Highway number 1. And we did it!
We were driving leisurely along the coast for about 800 km and enjoying the quietness of Carmel, the charm of Santa Barbara, the splendor of Big Sur coastline, the posh Hearst’s hilltop castle and the beautiful beach side. It is one of the most beautiful roads in the US it winds along the edge of the North American continent, mere feet from enormous drop-offs into the Pacific Ocean.
If you are lucky enough to be here, don’t rush! You will stop every hundred meters, but believe me – you will never regret it or forget this trip.
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Driving a legend. It’s a MUST to rent a convertible Mustang – one of the iconic American cars. And of course my choice as a blond girl was a red one.
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Carmel by the sea or simple – Carmel. City of poets, painters and bohemian folk. And just amazing beach side.
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If your soul sings – just stop on your way and express yourself!
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Big Surf district – one of the most spectacular sections of the highway. And one of the most expensive. Property prices here go up to 2 million dollars.
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One the way you can find funny sea lions..
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… and oil rigs
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Swimming in the Pacific Ocean
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Santa Barbara and its famous arches
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Couple of hours driving from Santa Barbara and we arrived to the city of Angeles. Sea, Sand and Sun – it’s Santa Monica!
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Beverly Hills. The movie and one of America’s most expensive neighborhoods
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I felt like Pretty Woman walking along the famous Rodeo Drive (the movie was shot exactly here)
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One of the most expensive cars in the world – Bugatti Veyron. Nearly one and a half million dollars. I want it!
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Touch your star. Walk of fame
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And of course - the food! We found America’s best snow crabs in Marina del Rey just a few steps from the famous Venice beach
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Written by Irina Golubeva
I still remember my first trip. It was to London. I fell in love with this city the moment I saw it. Just - "click", and my heartbeat quickened. I was chosen by it. Red and funny double-decker buses, serious black cabs, the gorgeous Buckingham palace... That's it! I am your admirer forever! From that moment I have visited many places and have been to many countries. Traveling became my passion. My long lasting love, which I hope will never end.
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