Taking a road trip in California is something everyone should do in their lifetime.

在加州進行公路旅行是每個人一生中都應該做的事情。

A California Coast Road Trip along Highway 1 and the Pacific Coast Highway will take you through big cities and small towns, crowded beaches, and tiny inlets where few have ever explored.

沿著 1 號公路和太平洋海岸公路的加州海岸公路之旅將帶您穿越大城市和小城鎮、擁擠的海灘以及鮮有人涉足的小海灣。

Get ready for the ultimate California road trip as we explore 12 must-see places that will leave you in awe, so fasten your seatbelts and let's hit the road!

準備好參加終極加州公路之旅吧，我們將探索 12 個必去景點，讓您歎為觀止，繫好安全帶，我們上路吧！

Number 1.

1 號

Big Sur Perhaps one of the most rugged stretches on this California Coast Road Trip itinerary is Big Sur, which is bordered by the Santa Lucia Mountains to the east and by the Pacific Ocean to the west.

大蘇爾 在加州海岸公路之旅的行程中，大蘇爾也許是最崎嶇的路段之一，它東臨聖露西亞山脈，西瀕太平洋。

Known for its sparse population and stunning natural beauty, don't be surprised if this part of your road trip itinerary takes a while to navigate, not just because of the windy and mountainous road, but also because you'll pull over every few minutes to snap pictures and take in the views of the rugged Pacific Coast.

這裡以人煙稀少和迷人的自然美景而聞名，如果您的公路旅行行程中的這一部分需要花費一些時間，請不要感到驚訝，這不僅是因為多風和多山的道路，還因為您每隔幾分鐘就要停車拍照，欣賞崎嶇不平的太平洋海岸的美景。

Number 2.

2 號

Yosemite National Park.

優勝美地國家公園

Yosemite National Park is teeming with things to do.

優勝美地國家公園有許多可做的事情。

It's a natural wonder worth seeing with its verdant forests, towering cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, and many hiking trails.

這裡有蔥鬱的森林、高聳的懸崖、美麗的瀑布和眾多的遠足小徑，是一個值得一看的自然奇觀。

At 3,000 feet tall, El Capitan is a sight to behold and draws in rock climbers and nature lovers by the dozens with just its presence.

El Capitan 高 3,000 英尺，它的出現吸引了數十名攀巖愛好者和自然愛好者。

Continuing the theme of unrivaled natural beauty, here is iconic Yosemite Falls.

延續無與倫比的自然美景主題，這裡是標誌性的優勝美地瀑布。

Catch a glance at the Cascades from Yosemite Village for the best vista from afar.

從優勝美地村眺望瀑布群，遠眺美景盡收眼底。

Yosemite is a hiker's paradise with trails for all levels, so whether you're looking for the adrenaline rush of taking on the Half Dome or want something a little bit more low-key, spending some time exploring this park on two feet is a must.

優勝美地是徒步旅行者的天堂，這裡的小徑適合各種水準的遊客，是以無論您是想體驗挑戰半圓頂的刺激，還是想做一些低調的事情，花一些時間用雙腳探索這座公園都是必須的。

Number 3.

3 號

Joshua Tree National Park.

約書亞樹國家公園

A favorite destination for climbers, hikers, and stargazers alike, Joshua Tree National Park is a vast and otherworldly landscape of twisted rock formations and the iconic Joshua Trees, which of course give this park its name.

約書亞樹國家公園是登山者、徒步旅行者和觀星者最喜愛的目的地，這裡擁有廣袤而奇特的地貌，由扭曲的岩層和標誌性的約書亞樹組成。

At over 800,000 acres big, there is plenty to explore in this park, so much so that you could spend multiple days here without seeing everything.

該公園佔地面積超過 80 萬英畝，有很多值得探索的地方，以至於您可能花上多天時間也無法看完所有景點。

Highlights include the One Mile Loop Trail in Hidden Valley, Keys View for epic sunset panoramas, and Barker Dam, a great spot for a nature hike and bighorn sheep spotting.

這裡的亮點包括隱藏山谷的一英里環形路徑（One Mile Loop Trail）、欣賞日落全景的鑰匙景觀（Keys View）以及巴克水壩（Barker Dam），巴克水壩是自然徒步旅行和觀賞大角羊的絕佳地點。

Number 4.

4 號

California's Pacific Coast Highway.

加州太平洋海岸公路

Highway 1, also called the Pacific Coast Highway, is well-known as one of the most scenic routes in the world.

1 號公路又稱太平洋海岸公路，是世界上風景最優美的公路之一。

Officially starting from Leggett in Northern California and stretching down to Dana Point in Orange County, the Pacific Coast Highway takes 15 to 20 hours to complete without stops or much traffic, but believe me, this trip is worth it.

太平洋海岸公路的正式起點是北加州的萊格特（Leggett），一直延伸到橙縣的達納岬（Dana Point），全程需要 15 到 20 個小時，沒有中途停留，也不太堵車，但相信我，這次旅行是值得的。

Along the way, you'll experience stunning coastal views, seaside towns, hushed redwood forests, and so much more.

沿途，您將欣賞到迷人的海岸風光、海濱小鎮、幽靜的紅木森林等。

Number 5.

5 號

Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

洪堡紅杉州立公園。

One of the best things to do in California is to hike through a hushed coastal redwood forest.

在加利福尼亞，最值得做的事情之一就是徒步穿越寂靜的沿海紅杉林。

My goodness, there's nothing else quite like it in the world.

我的天哪，世界上沒有任何東西能與之媲美。

California's redwoods, also known as Sequoia Sempervirens or Hyperion, are not only the tallest trees in the world, they're also pretty ancient, with some of them reaching 2,000 years old.

加利福尼亞的紅杉，又名森柏紅杉或海珀裡翁紅杉，不僅是世界上最高的樹木，而且還相當古老，有些樹齡已達 2000 年。

A few popular spots to see California redwoods include Muir Woods National Monument, Avenue of the Giants, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and Redwood National and State Parks.

觀賞加州紅木的幾個熱門景點包括穆爾森林國家紀念碑、巨人大道、亨利-考威爾紅木州立公園以及紅木國家公園和州立公園。

Number 6.

6 號

San Francisco.

舊金山

San Francisco makes up for its relatively small size with scenic beauty, a boatload of attractions, tempting food, and a diverse population.

舊金山以其優美的風景、眾多的景點、誘人的美食和多樣化的人口來彌補其相對較小的面積。

The Golden Gate Bridge and its orange arches are world-renowned.

金門大橋及其橙色拱門舉世聞名。

I recommend heading to the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point to glance at San Francisco from a new angle.

我建議大家前往金門大橋觀景臺，從一個全新的角度俯瞰舊金山。

You can also stroll Fisherman's Wharf.

您還可以漫步漁人碼頭。

This trendy neighborhood houses a ton of restaurants and shopping places in addition to attractions like the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and the cute sea lions in Pier 39 Marina.

除了杜莎夫人蠟像館和 39 號碼頭可愛的海獅等景點外，這個時尚街區還彙集了大量餐廳和購物場所。

Number 7.

7 號

Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

蒙特雷和卡梅爾海濱。

These neighboring towns both wear their histories on their whalebone cuff-linked sleeves.

這兩個相鄰的小鎮都將自己的歷史印在鯨骨袖釦的袖子上。

Established as a prominent whaling port, Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf is a testament to the sea life that entices travelers to its waters.

蒙特雷漁人碼頭曾是著名的捕鯨港口，是海洋生物吸引遊客前往的見證。

For a mini road trip within your cross-California road trip, the 17-mile drive is a Monterey driving staple.

如果想在橫跨加利福尼亞州的公路旅行中來一次迷你公路旅行，17 英里的車程是蒙特雷的主要駕車路線。

It includes seven golf courses, loads of gorgeous beaches that some seals call home, and enormous forests.

這裡有七個高爾夫球場、許多美麗的海灘（一些海豹把這些海灘當作自己的家）和大片的森林。

It's said to be so picturesque that it inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write Treasure Island.

據說這裡風景如畫，激發了羅伯特-路易斯-史蒂文森創作《金銀島》的靈感。

By comparison, the tiny town of Carmel-by-the-Sea is a romantic seaside escape, and it even had Clint Eastwood as its mayor.

相比之下，小城卡梅爾（Carmel-by-the-Sea）是一個浪漫的海濱度假勝地，甚至克林特-伊斯特伍德（Clint Eastwood）還曾在這裡擔任市長。

Once a colony for artists, it remains a quiet town filled with restaurants to sit and places of respite where you can walk along the beach and think about your life and what a fine story it would make.

這裡曾經是藝術家的聚居地，現在仍然是一個寧靜的小鎮，到處都是餐廳和休憩場所，您可以沿著海灘散步，思考自己的生活，以及它將會成為一個多麼美好的故事。

Number 8.

第 8 號

Santa Cruz.

聖克魯斯

Located just over an hour south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz is a must-see stop on your California road trip itinerary.

聖克魯斯距離舊金山以南僅一個多小時車程，是加州公路旅行行程中不可錯過的一站。

Maybe it's because Santa Cruz is home to the University of California Santa Cruz, or because the downtown streets are lined with vintage shops, vegetarian restaurants, colorful graffiti, and skateboarders cruising down the street, but this coastal city has a youthful surf city vibe.

也許是因為聖克魯斯是加州大學聖克魯斯分校的所在地，也許是因為市中心的街道兩旁都是古董店、素食餐廳、五顏六色的塗鴉和在街上游蕩的滑板愛好者，這座海濱城市散發著衝浪之都的青春氣息。

If you want a quick stop to stretch your legs, leave your car in one of the public parking spaces for a dollar and take a walk on the Santa Cruz Wharf, a long pier stretching out into Monterey Bay.

如果您想在此稍作停留，舒展一下筋骨，可以把車停在公共停車位上，花上一美元，然後到聖克魯斯碼頭散步，這是一個伸向蒙特雷灣的長長的碼頭。

Just north of the city lies the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park where you can find a completely different kind of beauty while meandering amid the giant redwoods.

亨利-考威爾紅杉州立公園就位於該市以北，在那裡，您可以在巨大的紅杉樹間徜徉，感受完全不同的美景。

The park is also home to some stunning natural pools such as the Garden of Eden.

公園內還有一些迷人的天然水池，如伊甸園。

These freshwater oases are perfect for a refreshing dip surrounded by undisturbed natural beauty.

這些淡水綠洲非常適合在不受干擾的自然美景中暢遊。

Number 9.

9 號

Route 66 to Santa Monica.

通往聖莫尼卡的 66 號公路

Road tripping Route 66 is one of the most incredible driving adventures in the entire world.

66 號公路是世界上最不可思議的駕駛探險之一。

This route runs through eight different states in the United States from east to west, with California being one of them.

這條線路自東向西穿過美國八個不同的州，加利福尼亞州是其中之一。

Now, we won't describe the entire route through the US, but instead, we'll focus on the California section of it, which will have you driving through the alluring Mojave Desert, over mountains and lush valleys, and into beautiful Santa Monica beaches.

現在，我們將不再介紹穿越美國的整條路線，而是重點介紹其中的加利福尼亞路段，您將駕車穿過誘人的莫哈韋沙漠，翻越高山和蔥鬱的山谷，駛入美麗的聖莫尼卡海灘。

People flock to Santa Monica in droves for a chance to show off their swimsuit bods and take in its sandy beach and the historic Santa Monica Pier.

人們成群結隊地湧向聖莫尼卡，因為這裡有機會展示自己的泳裝身材，欣賞沙灘和歷史悠久的聖莫尼卡碼頭。

After shopping at 3rd Street Promenade and riding bikes along the beach, go and head to the Santa Monica Pier to explore Pacific Park, full of carnival games and rides.

在第三街海濱廣場（3rd Street Promenade）購物並沿著海灘騎車後，前往聖莫尼卡碼頭（Santa Monica Pier）遊覽太平洋公園（Pacific Park），那裡有各種嘉年華遊戲和遊樂設施。

This is the perfect spot from which to watch the sun go down over one of the most iconic spots in California.

這裡是欣賞加州最具標誌性景點之一日落的絕佳地點。

Number 10.

10 號

Santa Barbara and Montecito.

聖巴巴拉和蒙特西託

There are a lot of beautiful spots along the central California coast, but one of the prettiest is Santa Barbara.

加利福尼亞州中部海岸有許多美麗的景點，但其中最漂亮的景點之一就是聖巴巴拉。

Located between Big Sur and Santa Monica, Santa Barbara is all about Spanish colonial architecture, fresh seafood, and multi-hued sunsets.

聖巴巴拉位於大蘇爾和聖莫尼卡之間，這裡有西班牙殖民時期的建築、新鮮的海鮮和多彩的日落。

It has fantastic beaches with resident seals, stellar shopping along State Street, and impressive If you're looking for fun things to do in California, Santa Barbara is an ideal getaway with its scenic nature, perfect weather, and a plethora of romantic activities.

如果您想在加利福尼亞州尋找有趣的活動，聖巴巴拉是理想的度假勝地，這裡風景優美，氣候宜人，還有眾多浪漫的活動。

Number 11.

第 11 號

South Coast, LA to San Diego.

南海岸，洛杉磯到聖地亞哥。

As one of the most quintessential road trips in California, this drive right here will you all the way from Los Angeles to San Diego through the coast, which pretty much guarantees striking vistas and beautiful beaches mile after mile, as well as tons of stops worth making along the way.

作為加州最典型的公路旅行之一，這條自駕路線將讓您從洛杉磯一路穿越海岸到達聖迭戈，幾乎可以保證一英里又一英里的美景和美麗的海灘，沿途還有大量值得停留的景點。

The drive begins in Huntington Beach, a laid-back California surf town where you can relax before moving on to swanky Newport Beach.

在前往奢華的紐波特海灘（Newport Beach）之前，您可以在亨廷頓海灘（Huntington Beach）這個悠閒的加州衝浪小鎮放鬆一下。

Next on the itinerary is Crystal Cove State Park, where you'll find untouched beaches galore, as well as dramatic cliff views and tons of hiking trails.

下一個行程是水晶灣州立公園（Crystal Cove State Park），在這裡您會看到許多人跡罕至的海灘、壯觀的懸崖美景和大量的徒步旅行路線。

To end the road trip in Southern California, spend a few days exploring Laguna Beach, which provides a perfect mix of hippie vibes, amazing architecture, lavish resorts, and a killer food scene and nightlife.

要結束南加州的公路之旅，可以花幾天時間遊覽拉古納海灘（Laguna Beach），這裡完美地融合了嬉皮風情、令人驚歎的建築、奢華的度假村以及極具吸引力的美食和夜生活。

And Number 12.

還有 12 號

San Diego.

聖地亞哥

San Diego, an outstanding feature on any Southern California road trip, blends cultural diversity, pristine beaches, trendy street art, cool hikes, and a rich history to attract all kinds of people.

聖地亞哥是南加州公路旅行的一大亮點，它融合了文化多樣性、純淨海灘、時尚街頭藝術、涼爽的徒步旅行和豐富的歷史，吸引著形形色色的遊客。

Why not check out the video that we've posted in the description down below to discover the top 13 things to do in San Diego?

何不看看我們在下面的描述中發佈的視頻，瞭解聖地亞哥最值得做的 13 件事？

And there you have it, folks!

就是這樣，各位！

Our whirlwind tour of the 12 must-see places on a California road trip.

加州公路旅行必去的 12 個景點旋風之旅。

From the bustling streets of San Francisco to the tranquil beauty of Redwood National and State Parks, this journey offers something for everyone.

從舊金山熙熙攘攘的街道到紅木國家公園和州立公園的寧靜之美，這段旅程為每個人提供了不同的體驗。

So go on, pack your bags, hit the road, and embark on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Golden State.

所以，收拾好行囊，上路吧，在金州迷人的風景中開始一段難忘的探險之旅。

Until next time, happy travels!

下次再見，旅途愉快