1 / 6

Scenic Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

Half Moon Bay → Point Lobos State Natural Reserve → Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

3days
9stops
247km
DAY01

San Francisco → Santa Cruz

126 km · 1h 41m driving · Overnight in Santa Cruz
  1. 09:00
    San Francisco· start
  2. 48 km · 40m
  3. 12:00
    Half Moon BayMust-see
  4. 78 km · 1h 1m
  5. 15:00
    Santa Cruz· overnight
DAY02

Monterey → Carmel-by-the-Sea

80 km · 1h driving · Overnight in Carmel-by-the-Sea
  1. 09:00
    Monterey· start
  2. 69 km · 48m
  3. 12:00
    Point Lobos State Natural ReserveMust-see
  4. 11 km · 12m
  5. 15:00
    Carmel-by-the-Sea· overnight
DAY03

Bixby Creek Bridge → McWay Falls

41 km · 39m driving
  1. 09:00
    Bixby Creek Bridge· start
  2. 24 km · 24m
  3. 12:00
    Pfeiffer Big SurMust-see
  4. 17 km · 15m
  5. 15:00
    McWay Falls
Heads Up
  • This route follows the iconic Highway 1 south from San Francisco.
  • May offers mild weather and blooming wildflowers along the cliffs.
  • Ensure your vehicle is fueled before leaving Monterey.
  • Check local Caltrans reports for any potential road closures.
  • Drive slowly to enjoy the frequent pull-offs and ocean views.