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Scenic Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
Half Moon Bay → Point Lobos State Natural Reserve → Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
3days
9stops
247km
Day 1: San Francisco → Half Moon Bay → Santa Cruz
1h 41min · 126km3 stops
San Francisco
09:00
40min · 48km
Half Moon Bay
12:00
1h 1min · 78km
Santa Cruz
15:00
Day 2: Monterey → Point Lobos State Natural Res… → Carmel-by-the-Sea
1h · 80km3 stops
Monterey
09:00
48min · 69km
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
12:00
12min · 11km
Carmel-by-the-Sea
15:00
Day 3: Bixby Creek Bridge → Pfeiffer Big Sur → McWay Falls
39min · 41km3 stops
Bixby Creek Bridge
09:00
24min · 24km
Pfeiffer Big Sur
12:00
15min · 17km
McWay Falls
15:00
Heads Up
- 1. This route follows the iconic Highway 1 south from San Francisco.
- 2. May offers mild weather and blooming wildflowers along the cliffs.
- 3. Ensure your vehicle is fueled before leaving Monterey.
- 4. Check local Caltrans reports for any potential road closures.
- 5. Drive slowly to enjoy the frequent pull-offs and ocean views.