Can you suggest some wonderful eateries and/or oddities along PCH1 from San Francisco to Cambria?

Dear Jellies:

I’ll be driving the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to Cambria in a couple weeks, and I’d love any suggestions for outstanding eateries or any places of note to visit along the route. I will be touring Hearst Castle, so we can check that off the list.

I love the local dives—anything that is favored by the residents of the area. We’ll assume that money is no object at this point, and my budget will sort that out in due course.

I appreciate your advice!