LA - Big Sur 1d
Route: Los Angeles → Santa Barbara Driving: Urban escape to classic California coast, 2.5hr easy drive.
Day 1 · LA to Santa Barbara
Highlight: Pacific Coast Highway begins. Note: Stop at Neptune's Net for ocean views.
Santa Monica Pier
Iconic PCH starting point
Malibu Pier
Celebrity beach enclave
Neptune's Net
Legendary seafood shack
Ventura Pier
Historic wooden pier walk
Santa Barbara Waterfront
Spanish architecture & harbor