The ultimate California dream: 5 days of rugged cliffs, hidden beaches, and iconic piers from SF to LA. Route: San Francisco → Monterey → Big Sur → San Simeon → San Luis Obispo → Solvang → Santa Barbara → Malibu → Los Angeles
5days
20stops
820total km
Trip Highlights
Perfect balance of nature and city
Iconic photo ops every hour
Avoids the boring I-5 freeway
Bixby Creek Bridge
Estimated Cost
Car Rental & Gas$500
Accommodation · Mid-range hotels$800
Food & Activities$600
Money Savers
1Buy groceries for breakfast/lunch
2Use state park day passes for multiple stops
3Stay in SLO instead of Santa Barbara to save cash