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SF - LA along the
Kick off your legendary Highway 1 journey from the Golden Gate down to the Monterey Peninsula.
4days
13stops
DAY01
San Francisco → Monterey
Overnight in Monterey
- 09:00San Francisco· start
- 10:30Half Moon Bay
- 13:00Santa Cruz Boardwalk
- 17:00Monterey· overnight
Coastal Eats
- Phil's Fish Market · Famous Cioppino that's worth the wait. Super fresh.
- Old Fisherman's Grotto · Clam chowder in a bread bowl is the move here.
Day 1 Budget
- Gas & Parking
- $45
- Monterey Hotel
- $220
DAY02
Monterey → Big Sur
Overnight in Big Sur
- 09:00Monterey· start
- 10:3017-Mile Drive
- 13:00Bixby Creek Bridge
- 15:30Big Sur· overnight
Campsite · Big Sur
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Big Sur Bites
- Nepenthe · Ambrosia burger with the best view in the world. Period.
- Big Sur Bakery · Rustic vibes and killer pastries for the road.
Big Sur Budget
- 17-Mile Drive Fee
- $11
- Big Sur Lodge
- $350
DAY03
Big Sur → San Luis Obispo
Overnight in San Luis Obispo
- 09:00Big Sur· start
- 10:00McWay Falls
- 13:30Hearst Castle
- 17:30San Luis Obispo· overnight
Local Favorites
- Firestone Grill · The Tri-Tip sandwich is a local legend. Get it.
- Sebastian's General Store · Great burgers right near the Hearst Ranch winery.
Today's Spend
- Hearst Castle Tour
- $30
- SLO Boutique Hotel
- $180
DAY04
San Luis Obispo → Santa Barbara
- 09:30San Luis Obispo· start
- 10:30Pismo Beach
- 13:00Solvang
- 16:30Santa Barbara
Sweet & Savory
- Olsen's Danish Village Bakery · Butter cookies and kringles. Don't skip these.
- Cold Spring Tavern · Old stagecoach stop with legendary tri-tip sliders.
Daily Budget
- Wine Tasting
- $40
- Santa Barbara Stay
- $280