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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
DAY01

San Francisco → Monterey

Overnight in Monterey
  1. 09:00
    San Francisco International Airport (SFO)· start
  3. 11:30
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  5. 14:30
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
  7. 17:30
    Monterey· overnight
DAY02

17-Mile Drive → San Simeon

Overnight in San Simeon
  1. 09:00
    17-Mile Drive· start
  3. 11:00
    Bixby Creek Bridge
  5. 13:00
    Pfeiffer Big Sur
  7. 17:00
    San Simeon· overnight
Accommodation
San Simeon
DAY03

Hearst Castle → San Luis Obispo

Overnight in San Luis Obispo
  1. 09:00
    Hearst Castle· start
  3. 12:00
    Elephant Seal Vista Point
  5. 14:30
    Morro Rock
  7. 17:00
    San Luis Obispo· overnight
DAY04

Solvang → Santa Barbara

Overnight in Santa Barbara
  1. 10:00
    Solvang· start
  3. 13:30
    Stearns Wharf
  5. 15:30
    Old Mission Santa Barbara
  7. 18:00
    Santa Barbara· overnight
DAY05

El Matador State Beach → Los Angeles International Air…

  1. 10:00
    El Matador State Beach· start
  3. 13:00
    Santa Monica Pier
  5. 16:00
    Griffith Observatory
  7. 19:00
    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Heads Up
  • Always keep your gas tank at least half full in Big Sur; stations are rare and prices are eye-watering.
  • Download offline maps, as cell service disappears for most of Day 2!