The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as State Route 1, is a popular scenic drive that stretches from San Francisco to Los Angeles. If you plan to spend 3 days driving along this route, here's a suggested itinerary:
Day 1: San Francisco to Monterey
* Start your journey in San Francisco and head south on the Pacific Coast Highway.
* Stop at the famous Bixby Bridge for some stunning views of the coastline.
* Continue driving south to Monterey, where you can visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.
Day 2: Monterey to Big Sur
* Drive south from Monterey to Big Sur, a rugged and scenic stretch of coastline.
* Stop at the McWay Falls viewpoint for a breathtaking view of a waterfall cascading into the ocean.
* Continue driving south to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, where you can hike to a waterfall and enjoy scenic views of the coastline.
Day 3: Big Sur to Los Angeles
* Drive south from Big Sur to Santa Barbara, a charming coastal city with plenty of restaurants and shops.
* From Santa Barbara, continue driving south to Los Angeles, where you can visit famous landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Griffith Observatory.
Note: The Pacific Coast Highway is a scenic drive that requires careful driving, especially in certain areas with narrow lanes and steep drop-offs. Be sure to take breaks and stay alert while driving ?
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Plan for a Road trip in the United States, and make a schedule. Could you please help me check if it's feasible? Day 1: Fly from Hangzhou to San Francisco Rent a car at the airport, check in at the hotel, and have dinner Day 2: One-day tour in San Francisco (Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, Saint Mary's Cathedral) Day 3: California State Route 1: San Francisco - Monterey Pass by Point Lobos Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, and sea otter point and check in at Monterey Day 4: Depart from Monterey, pass by 17-mile drive, Carmel, and Big Sur, and check in at San Simon Day 5: Pass by Danish Town, Santa Barbara, and check in at Los Angeles Day 6: Universal Studios, Hollywood Walk of Fame Day 7: One-day tour in Los Angeles Day 8: Los Angeles - Palm Springs, Salvation Mountain, Joshua Tree National Park, and check in at Kingman Day 9: Check in at Grand Canyon from Kingman via Route 66 Day 10: One-day tour in Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and check in at Page Day 11: Lower Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, and check in at Page or St. George Day 12: Check in at Las Vegas or St. George - watch show Day 13 and 14: Las Vegas Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, skydiving, and outdoor shooting Day 15: Fly from Los Angeles to Hangzhou ?
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Regarding the recent flooding in the South Island, tourists with travel plans in the near future do not need to panic. The latest information we have is as follows: 1. The water levels in the high-water areas of Lake Wakatipu and Lake Wanaka in Queenstown have reached their peak, and the weather has cleared up. This week is expected to be mostly sunny, with no more rain predicted, so the flood risk has been alleviated. Businesses along the shores of Lake Wanaka have resumed operations. The famous Wanaka Tree will remain partially submerged for a while longer due to the still-high water levels. Queenstown is experiencing clear weather, and recent photos show that while the water levels are high, the risk of flooding has diminished. 2. The South Island highways, which were previously closed, have started to reopen. State Highway 72 has resumed traffic, although there is heavy congestion, so travelers should allow extra time if using this route. 3. There is still flooding at the Rangitata Bridge section of State Highway 1, but once the water recedes, traffic will be able to resume. There is also flooding at the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 79. The Timaru District Council has stated on social media that there is no risk of the recently reopened bridges on State Highway 72 being closed again. 4. The goal is to reopen State Highway 6 on the West Coast before Christmas, but this is entirely dependent on the weather conditions. If the weather remains favorable, the road repair progress will be normal, but if there is another heavy rain, it will affect the repair schedule. Therefore, travelers planning to visit the West Coast of the South Island around Christmas and New Year's need to closely monitor the road repair progress. The New Zealand Transport Agency's update on December 10th at 4pm: SH6 - The past two days have been sunny, and road repair progress has been smooth. The agency has been working to clear the landslide section between Fox and Franz Josef towns, aiming to reopen the Hokitika - Makarora section before Christmas. The Whataroa - Harihari section, which has suffered the most damage, is still closed due to multiple landslides, and the agency is striving to reopen it before Christmas ?
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