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Pacific Coast Highway Magic

A scenic journey along the iconic California coastline, connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco via Highway 1.

5days
15stops
DAY01

Santa Monica → El Matador State Beach

Overnight in El Matador State Beach
  1. 09:00
    Santa Monica Pier· start
  3. 13:00
    Getty Villa
  5. 16:00
    El Matador State Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Malibu or Ventura
DAY02

Stearns Wharf → Pismo Beach

Overnight in Pismo Beach Pier
  1. 10:00
    Stearns Wharf· start
  3. 14:00
    Solvang
  5. 17:30
    Pismo Beach Pier· overnight
Accommodation
Pismo Beach
DAY03

Hearst Castle → Bixby Creek Bridge

Overnight in Bixby Creek Bridge
  1. 09:00
    Hearst Castle· start
  3. 13:00
    McWay Falls
  5. 16:30
    Bixby Creek Bridge· overnight
Accommodation
Carmel-by-the-Sea
DAY04

Monterey → Henry Cowell Redwoods

Overnight in Henry Cowell Redwoods
  1. 09:30
    Monterey Bay Aquarium· start
  3. 13:30
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  5. 17:00
    Henry Cowell Redwoods· overnight
Accommodation
Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay
DAY05

Half Moon Bay → Golden Gate Bridge

  1. 10:00
    Half Moon Bay· start
  3. 13:00
    San Francisco: Lands End
  5. 16:00
    Golden Gate Bridge
Accommodation
San Francisco (Union Square or Marina)
Heads Up
  • Always keep your gas tank at least half full in Big Sur; stations are rare and can charge double the normal price.
  • Download offline maps, as cell service drops for long stretches on Highway 1!