Beach towns, off-the-grid escapes, wine country — the Golden State has no shortage of honeymoon-worthy destinations. The grande dame of them all, however, is not so much a destination as it is a journey: California's Pacific Coast Highway offers a taste of all of the above, along with some of the state's finest panoramas.

Departing from Los Angeles, the PCH winds north at a leisurely pace, hugging California's coastal curves for roughly 500 miles before arriving in San Francisco, passing through Malibu, Santa Barbara, Big Sur and looping around Monterey Bay along the way. Already California dreaming? Use this itinerary as a starting point for planning what is sure to be a honeymoon road trip to remember. ... (continue reading)