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la - big sur 6d

6days
35stops
DAY01

Santa Monica → Ventura

Overnight in Ventura
  1. 07:00
    Santa Monica· start
  3. 08:30
    Malibu
  5. 10:00
    Neptune's Net
  7. 16:00
    Ventura· overnight
Food
  • Gjusta · LA's cult bakery, get the smoked fish plate and coffee before you roll
  • Malibu Seafood · Fried shrimp on the pier, no frills oceanfront eating
  • Ruddell's Smokehouse · Smoked albacore tacos in Cayucos, total hidden gem
Costs
Accommodation
$180
Gas
$45
DAY02

Ventura Harbor → San Luis Obispo

Overnight in San Luis Obispo
  1. 08:00
    Ventura Harbor· start
  3. 09:30
    Santa Cruz Island
  5. 14:30
    Ventura Return
  7. 16:00
    Ojai
  9. 17:30
    Solvang
  11. 19:30
    San Luis Obispo· overnight
Food
  • Andersen's Split Pea · Road trip classic since 1924, get the pea soup and cornbread
  • Succulent Cafe · Ojai's best brunch spot, garden patio vibes
  • Buona Tavola · Housemade pasta in SLO, local wine by the glass
Costs
Ferry + park fee
$65
Accommodation
$160
Gas
$35
DAY03

Morro Bay → Big Sur River Inn

Overnight in Big Sur River Inn
  1. 07:30
    Morro Bay· start
  3. 09:00
    Cayucos
  5. 11:30
    Hearst Castle
  7. 15:00
    Elephant Seal Rookery
  9. 17:00
    Ragged Point
  11. 18:30
    Big Sur River Inn· overnight
Food
  • Sebastian's General Store · San Simeon historic spot, tri-tip sandwich and local beer
  • Hearst Castle Cafe · Overpriced but convenient, eat light before the tour
  • Big Sur River Inn · First Big Sur dinner, sit in the river chairs with a drink
Costs
Hearst Castle tour
$35
Accommodation
$220
Gas
$40
DAY04

Andrew Molera → Glen Oaks

Overnight in Glen Oaks
  1. 08:00
    Andrew Molera· start
  3. 10:00
    Pfeiffer Big Sur
  5. 12:00
    Big Sur Bakery
  7. 14:00
    Pfeiffer Beach
  9. 16:00
    McWay Falls
  11. 18:30
    Bixby Bridge
  13. 19:30
    Glen Oaks· overnight
Campsite · Glen Oaks
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Food
  • Nepenthe · Iconic cliff restaurant, burger and ambrosia, views for days
  • Deetjen's Big Sur Inn · Cozy Norwegian cabin vibes, hearty breakfast
  • Sierra Mar · Splurge dinner at Post Ranch, sunset tasting menu
Costs
State park parking
$15
Accommodation
$280
Gas
$25
DAY05

Garrapata → Mission Ranch

Overnight in Mission Ranch
  1. 08:00
    Garrapata· start
  3. 10:00
    Rocky Point
  5. 11:30
    Point Lobos
  7. 14:00
    Carmel
  9. 16:00
    17-Mile Drive
  11. 18:30
    Mission Ranch· overnight
Food
  • Casanova · Carmel's most romantic dinner, courtyard feels like Europe
  • Cottage of Sweets · English candy shop, grab fudge for the road
  • Mission Ranch · Clint Eastwood's restaurant, sheep in the meadow, sunset drinks
Costs
17-Mile Drive fee
$12
Accommodation
$240
Gas
$20
DAY06

Cannery Row → San Francisco

  1. 08:00
    Cannery Row· start
  3. 10:00
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
  5. 13:30
    Moss Landing
  7. 15:30
    Santa Cruz
  9. 17:30
    Half Moon Bay
  11. 19:00
    San Francisco
Food
  • Old Fisherman's Grotto · Touristy but solid cioppino on the wharf
  • Phil's Fish Market · Moss Landing locals spot, best cioppino on the coast
  • Manresa Bread · Artisan loaves to take home, worth the detour
Costs
Monterey Bay Aquarium
$60
Gas
$50