Classic California Highway 1 Road Trip
Experience the quintessential American coastal journey from the foggy hills of San Francisco to the sun-drenched beaches of Los Angeles, featuring dramatic cliffs, historic missions, and world-class cities.
San Francisco -> Monterey -> Big Sur -> San Luis Obispo -> Santa Barbara -> Los Angeles
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Bixby Creek Bridge
- Hearst Castle
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Santa Monica Pier
- Griffith Observatory
- Venice Beach Boardwalk
San Francisco Icons and Bay Views
Union Square
Union Square, San Francisco, California, US
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, US
Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California, US
Coastal Drive to Monterey Bay
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California, US
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, US
Cannery Row
Cannery Row, Monterey, California, US
The Majesty of Big Sur
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, US
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur, California, US
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California, US
Castles and Central Coast Charms
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California, US
Morro Rock
Morro Rock, Morro Bay, California, US
Bubblegum Alley
Bubblegum Alley, San Luis Obispo, California, US
Danish Heritage and Riviera Vibes
Solvang Visitor Center
Solvang Visitor Center, Solvang, California, US
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara, California, US
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California, US
Malibu Coastline to Santa Monica
El Matador State Beach
El Matador State Beach, Malibu, California, US
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, US
The Getty
The Getty, Los Angeles, California, US
Hollywood Stars and City Lights
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California, US
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, US
Grand Central Market
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, California, US
Beach Culture and Departure
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Venice Beach Boardwalk, Los Angeles, California, US
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, California, US
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California, US
- Check official Caltrans reports for Highway 1 road closures near Big Sur.
- Book Hearst Castle tour tickets at least 2-4 weeks in advance.
- Pack layers as coastal temperatures can drop significantly in the evening.