From Big Sur, move through Carmel Valley and Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you can stop for lunch, a wine tasting, or an overnight stay at Bernardus Lodge & Spa. The five-star glamping destination, perched on the cliffs overlooking the dramatic Pacific Ocean waves, is truly unforgettable. Start in Santa Barbara, a West Coast gem 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, and drive all the way to the Alila Ventana Big Sur. We would recommend breaking up the Pacific Coast Highway honeymoon with a few luxury hotel stays for a trip that walks the line between adventure and romance. Truly, there is no drive more romantic - not to mention iconic - for a domestic honeymoon. If you have not driven the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz, you have not experienced the full beauty of this country. Yes, California makes the list twice, but in our defense, it's the perfect honeymoon state. Adventurous souls can scale the sheer Arizona desert cliffs without ever being at risk of falling - kind of an accessible free solo situation - to the top of 400-foot Castle Peak. For the couple that wants to add an unforgettable adventure element to their honeymoon, sign up for Castle Hot Springs' Via Ferrata, a harnessed rock climbing experience inspired by alpine climbing in Europe. The all-inclusive resort is the pinnacle of desert opulence, from the indoor and outdoor fireplaces next to which you can enjoy your morning coffee, to the exceptional five-course meals (included in your nightly rate) with produce sourced from the on-site farm and greenhouse. The name Castle Hot Springs doesn't lie - on this 1,100-acre property, which hosts no more than 63 guests at a time, there are three gorgeous hot springs: the first, ranging from 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, is the hottest natural (non-sulfuric) hot spring in the world. If your idea of paradise is utter seclusion, standalone suites outfitted with enormous al fresco bathtubs, and indulgent farm-to-table five-course meals, then Castle Hot Springs is the romantic sanctuary of your honeymoon dreams.
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