Roadigo
New projectLog in
Loading map...
SF to LA Coastal Cruise
The ultimate California dream: 5 days of rugged cliffs, hidden waterfalls, and sun-drenched surf towns.
Route: San Francisco → Monterey → Big Sur → San Luis Obispo → Santa Barbara → Los Angeles
5days
20stops
725total km
Trip Highlights
  • Iconic scenery every mile
  • Perfect mix of nature and culture
  • Manageable driving distances
  • Bixby Creek Bridge
Estimated Cost
Car Rental & Gas$500
Accommodation · Varies by luxury level$1000
Food & Activities$600
Money Savers
  1. 1Picnic in Big Sur to save on pricey meals
  2. 2Stay in motels just outside main hubs
  3. 3Use state park passes for multiple stops
Heads Up

Check for Highway 1 closures/slides

Book Big Sur lodging early

Pack for all weather types

1
Surf & Seafood
4 stops · 195km · 2h 30m
2
The Big Sur Icon
4 stops · 50km · 1h 15m
3
Castles & Colonies
4 stops · 165km · 2h 30m
4
Danish Dreams
4 stops · 160km · 2h
5
The Final Stretch
4 stops · 155km · 2h 15m
Plan your trip with Roadigo
by N
SF to LA Coastal Cruise | Roadigo