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Pacific Coast Highway Explorer
A quintessential 5-day California road trip covering 450 miles of dramatic cliffs, historic missions, and iconic piers.
Route: San Francisco → Monterey → Big Sur → San Luis Obispo → Santa Barbara → Los Angeles
5days
20stops
725drive km
Trip Highlights
  • Perfect balance of nature and city
  • Iconic photo opportunities
  • Easy driving segments
  • Bixby Creek Bridge
Estimated Cost
Lodging · Based on mid-range boutique stays$1550
Food · Mix of casual and scenic dining$570
Gas & Fees · Includes parking and park entries$180
Money Savers
  1. 1Use the 'GasBuddy' app before Big Sur
  2. 2Pack a cooler for picnic lunches in Big Sur
  3. 3Stay in Cambria instead of Big Sur to save 50% on lodging
Heads Up

Gas up before entering Big Sur

Book Hearst Castle in advance

Expect heavy fog in the mornings

1
Redwoods to the Bay
4 stops · 195km · 3h 15m
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2
The Big Sur Magic
4 stops · 155km · 2h 45m
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3
Castles & Danish Dreams
4 stops · 160km · 2h 10m
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4
The American Riviera
4 stops · 170km · 2h 30m
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5
The LA Finale
4 stops · 45km · 1h 15m
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