The Ultimate PCH Cruise
Buckle up for the classic American road trip—700 kilometers of rugged cliffs, redwood forests, and crashing surf between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
5days
20stops
Day 1: Foggy Mornings & Coastal Giants
4 stops
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
09:00
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
11:30
Monterey Bay Aquarium
14:30
Monterey
17:30
Day 2: The Big Sur Dream
4 stops
17-Mile Drive
09:00
Bixby Creek Bridge
11:00
Pfeiffer Big Sur
13:00
San Simeon
17:00
Day 3: Castles & Coastal Quirks
4 stops
Hearst Castle
09:00
Elephant Seal Vista Point
12:00
Morro Rock
14:30
San Luis Obispo
17:00
Day 4: Danish Delights & Riviera Vibes
4 stops
Solvang
10:00
Stearns Wharf
13:30
Old Mission Santa Barbara
15:30
Santa Barbara
18:00
Day 5: Malibu Sunsets & City Lights
4 stops
El Matador State Beach
10:00
Santa Monica Pier
13:00
Griffith Observatory
16:00
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
19:00
Heads Up
- 1. Always keep your gas tank at least half full in Big Sur; stations are rare and prices are eye-watering.
- 2. Download offline maps, as cell service disappears for most of Day 2!