Iconic Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
Experience the ultimate California road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This 7-day journey follows the winding Highway 1, featuring dramatic Big Sur cliffs, historic mansions, Mediterranean-style coastal towns, and legendary Southern California beaches.
San Francisco -> Monterey -> Big Sur -> San Simeon -> Santa Barbara -> Los Angeles
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- McWay Falls
- Hearst Castle
- Morro Rock
- Shoreline Park
- Santa Monica Pier
San Francisco Fog and Iconic Bridges
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, US
Ferry Building Marketplace
Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco, California, US
Union Square
Union Square, San Francisco, California, US
Coastal Cliffs and Monterey Bay
Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay, California, US
Shark Fin Cove
Shark Fin Cove, Davenport, California, US
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, US
The Majesty of Big Sur
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur, California, US
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California, US
McWay Falls
McWay Falls, Big Sur, California, US
Wildlife and Hilltop Castles
Elephant Seal Vista Point
Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon, California, US
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California, US
Moonstone Beach Park
Moonstone Beach Park, Cambria, California, US
Central Coast Landmarks
Morro Rock
Morro Rock, Morro Bay, California, US
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach, California, US
State Street
State Street, Santa Barbara, California, US
Santa Barbara's Spanish Charm
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, US
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California, US
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara, California, US
Arrival in the City of Angels
Malibu Pier
Malibu Pier, Malibu, California, US
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, US
Los Angeles City Center
Los Angeles City Center, Los Angeles, California, US
- Check for Highway 1 road closures in the Big Sur region, as winter storms can cause occasional landslides.
- Book Hearst Castle tour tickets at least 2-4 weeks in advance, especially for weekend visits.
- Pack layers; the coastal 'marine layer' fog can make mornings significantly cooler even in summer.