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San Francisco to Los Angeles · 4 days
Experience the quintessential California road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway. This journey blends urban landmarks, rugged coastal cliffs, Mediterranean-style towns, and the iconic Big Sur coastline for an unforgettable West Coast adventure.
4days
12stops
715km
Day 1: Golden Gate Bridge → Pigeon Point Lighthouse → Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
1h 25min · 135km3 stops
Golden Gate Bridge
09:00 – 11:00
54min · 86km
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
12:00 – 14:00
31min · 49km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: 17-Mile Drive → Bixby Creek Bridge → McWay Falls
1h 15min · 118km3 stops
17-Mile Drive
09:00 – 11:00
17min · 27km
Bixby Creek Bridge
12:00 – 14:00
24min · 38km
McWay Falls
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Hearst Castle → Morro Rock → Pismo Beach Pier
1h 52min · 175km3 stops
Hearst Castle
09:00 – 11:00
34min · 53km
Morro Rock
12:00 – 14:00
25min · 39km
Pismo Beach Pier
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Old Mission Santa Barbara → El Matador State Beach → Santa Monica Pier
3h 1min · 287km3 stops
Old Mission Santa Barbara
09:00 – 11:00
1h 7min · 107km
El Matador State Beach
12:00 – 14:00
27min · 42km
Santa Monica Pier
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check Highway 1 road conditions frequently as landslides can cause sudden closures in the Big Sur area.
- 2. Book Hearst Castle tours and Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets in advance to ensure availability.
- 3. Pack layers as coastal temperatures can drop significantly when the marine layer (fog) rolls in.
- 4. Allow extra time for traffic when entering the Los Angeles metropolitan area.