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SF - LA along the

Kick off your California dreamin' by leaving SF behind for the rugged Pacific coast and surf culture.

2days
7stops
DAY01

San Francisco → Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Overnight in Santa Cruz Boardwalk
  1. 09:00
    San Francisco· start
  3. 11:00
    Gray Whale Cove
  5. 14:00
    Pigeon Point Lighthouse
  7. 17:00
    Santa Cruz Boardwalk· overnight
Coastal Bites
  • The Picnic Basket · Local Santa Cruz ingredients, great for a beachside sandwich.
  • Duarte's Tavern · Famous artichoke soup in Pescadero—don't skip the pie!
Daily Budget
Gas & Snacks
$60
Santa Cruz Hotel
$220
DAY02

Monterey Bay Aquarium → Carmel-by-the-Sea

  1. 10:00
    Monterey Bay Aquarium· start
  3. 14:00
    17-Mile Drive
  5. 17:00
    Carmel-by-the-Sea
Seaside Dining
  • Old Fisherman's Grotto · Classic clam chowder in a bread bowl on the wharf.
  • La Bicyclette · European bistro vibes in Carmel. The wood-fired pizza is elite.
Entry Fees
Aquarium Tickets
$120
17-Mile Drive Toll
$11