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Pacific Coast Slow Burn
A scenic journey down the California coast, taking in the iconic sights from San Francisco to Santa Monica.
Route: San Francisco → Santa Cruz → Big Sur → Cambria → Santa Barbara → Santa Monica
✅ Current month (May) is in this region's prime season. PCH best Apr-May & Sep-Oct (clear, mild). Big Sur landslides occasionally close Hwy 1 Dec-Mar — verify daily.
A classic California dream run from the Fog City down to the City of Angels, keeping the ocean on your right the whole way.
5days
15stops
723drive km
Money Savers
- Keep your gas tank topped up before entering Big Sur; fuel prices there are famously sky-high and stations are sparse.
1
Mist, Redwoods, and Boardwalks
3 stops · 1h 36m · 128km
2
The Dramatic Edge of the World
3 stops · 1h 36m · 113km
3
Waterfalls and Elephant Seals
3 stops · 1h 43m · 116km
4
Dunes and Danish Delights
3 stops · 2h 40m · 223km
5
The Riviera Finish
3 stops · 2h · 144km