Pacific Coast Highway (page 5 of 5)

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Trip Tips

Length: About 220 miles.

When to go: Popular year-round, but best in winter, spring, and fall.

Nearby attractions: Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.

Further information: Sonoma County Tourism Program, 520 Mendocinio Ave, Ste. 210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401; tel. 800- 576-6662, www.sonomacounty.com

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