California Coast Pacific Highway Journey
Experience the ultimate 7-day American road trip along the legendary Highway 1. This route connects iconic landmarks from the fog-swept Golden Gate Bridge through the rugged Big Sur coastline to the glamorous palm-lined streets of Los Angeles.
San Francisco -> Monterey -> Big Sur -> Santa Barbara -> Los Angeles
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Bixby Creek Bridge
- Old Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa Monica Pier
- Griffith Observatory
- Venice Beach Boardwalk
San Francisco Icons and Coastal Fog
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
Academic Sprawl and Marine Wonders
Stanford University
Stanford University, Stanford, California, US
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, US
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel, California, US
The Dramatic Cliffs of Big Sur
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel, California, US
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge, Monterey, California, US
McWay Falls
McWay Falls, Big Sur, California, US
Danish Charm and Mission History
Solvang Visitor Center
Solvang Visitor Center, Solvang, California, US
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, US
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California, US
Santa Monica Shores and Hollywood Glamour
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, US
Getty Center
Getty Center, Los Angeles, California, US
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California, US
Stargazing and Cinematic Magic
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, US
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US
Beverly Hills Sign
Beverly Hills Sign, Beverly Hills, California, US
Venice Vibes and Downtown Skyline
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Venice Beach Boardwalk, Los Angeles, California, US
The Broad
The Broad, Los Angeles, California, US
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, US
- Check for Pacific Coast Highway (SR 1) road closures near Big Sur before departure.
- Layered clothing is essential for the transition from chilly San Francisco fog to Southern California heat.
- Book car rentals with drop-off at a different location early to avoid high seasonal surcharges.