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Pacific Coast Highway: The Long

Full route: Monterey → San Luis Obispo → Long Beach Port → Avalon

3days
4stops
DAY01

    Accommodation
    Monterey / Seaside
    Food
    • Lure Fish House · Fresh, sustainable seafood in a bright, airy Santa Barbara setting.
    • Old Fisherman's Grotto · Famous clam chowder served in bread bowls on the Monterey pier.
    Costs
    Gas
    $65
    Lunch
    $45
    Lodging
    $280
    DAY02

      Accommodation
      Eureka / Arcata
      Food
      • Boudin Bakery · Quick sourdough sandwiches before crossing the bridge.
      • Brick & Fire · Cozy spot in Eureka for wood-fired pizzas and local wine.
      Costs
      Bridge Toll
      $9.40
      Muir Woods Entry
      $15
      Lodging
      $210
      DAY03

      Monterey Bay → Avalon

      1. 08:00
        Monterey Bay· start
      3. 13:00
        San Luis Obispo
      5. 16:30
        Long Beach Port
      7. 18:30
        Avalon, Catalina Island
      Accommodation
      Anacortes / Oak Harbor
      Food
      • Ivar's Mukilteo Landing · Classic PNW seafood right next to the ferry terminal.
      Costs
      Ferry Fare
      $15-25
      Gas
      $85
      Lodging
      $240
      Booking timeline
      Book these before you go
      1. Day 3Ferry · Long Beach Port
      Heads Up
      • Day 1: 8h 12m driving — plan rest stops
      • Day 2: 6h 54m driving — plan rest stops
      • Day 3: 5.5h drive driving — plan rest stops
      • Since you're driving Big Sur, check Caltrans for road closures before you leave Monterey; if the 1 is blocked, you'll have to pivot to the 101 inland.
      • Day 3: last stop 18:30 — leave earlier or drop a stop