Traveling from San Diego to Santa Barbara can be quite a drive especially when you hit the traffic which is almost always unless you leave at the crack of dawn. In my case it’s rare that I leave the house before 10 AM on a weekend to head on a road trip. Since getting stuck in traffic is already expected, I make it a point to make the drive more interesting by making a pit stop at notable places along the route. Exploring is always fun and I always discover something unique about each place. It does however make the trip longer before reaching your destination but it’s always worth learning something new! 🙂

Here are some photos from my favorite pit stops along Highway 1.

Pepperdine University.

At Pepperdine Univeristy.

Taken from the grounds of Pepperdine University.

The view of the Pacific Ocean from Pepperdine University in Malibu.

Sailboat! 🙂

The view of the Pacific Ocean from Pepperdine University in Malibu.

I had to have my souvenir photo as I love the view mucho from up here! 🙂

Pacific Coast Highway

This is a MUST stop for my fellow Fast and Furious fans. The very first installment of the series was filmed here where Paul Walker (my favorite actor, humanitarian and philanthropist) and Vin Diesel were discussing some “business” and eating some shrimp. I’ve had dinner here before and I must say that it’s worth checking out. I love their clam strips and especially the New England clam chowder. 🙂

The view across Neptune’s Net.

Just moi posing! 😀

…..and I had to do my “happy” jump since I love this place! 🙂

Pacific Coast Highway

Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu

Thornhill Broome Beach in Malibu

Thornhill Broome Beach in Malibu

The Great Sand Dune in Malibu across Thornhill Broome Beach State Park.

The Great Sand Dune in Malibu

Just moi again posing! Hehehehe! 😀

I regret not climbing this sand hill but then again that’s something I’m looking forward to on my next trip near the area. 🙂

The powdered sugar sand of Malibu’s Great Sand Dune!

The Mugu Rock is a distinctive feature of the coastal headland promontory that has been featured in many film shoots and television commercials. The Rock was formed when a path for the Pacific Coast Highway was cut through the mountain. It marks a western end of the Santa Monica Mountains, and the old Rancho Guadalasca boundary. It is a popular but dangerous place for fishing, sightseeing, cliff diving, and rock climbing up the sheer sides of the rock itself. On Thanksgiving, November 27, 2008 three young men from nearby Oxnard, California were swept to sea and killed by a rogue wave while surf watching from Mugu Rock. (Wikipedia)

The Mugu Rock is a distinctive feature of the coastal headland promontory that has been featured in many film shoots and television commercials. The Rock was formed when a path for the Pacific Coast Highway was cut through the mountain. It marks a western end of the Santa Monica Mountains, and the old Rancho Guadalasca boundary. It is a popular but dangerous place for fishing, sightseeing, cliff diving, and rock climbing up the sheer sides of the rock itself. On Thanksgiving, November 27, 2008 three young men from nearby Oxnard, California were swept to sea and killed by a rogue wave while surf watching from Mugu Rock. (Wikipedia)

Here’s the scene from the Fast and Furious filmed at Neptune’s Net.

RIP Pablo. You are greatly missed by many. THANK YOU for all your efforts (and to your charity Reach Out Worldwide) in helping my home country of Philippines during typhoon Haiyan. Your legacy will live on in the hearts of many. ♥