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big sur 6d

This 6-day journey takes you through the heart of the Pacific Coast Highway. We're hitting the iconic bridges, hidden purple sand beaches, and the misty redwood forests that make Big Sur a bucket-list legend.

6days
21stops
DAY01

SFO Airport → Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Overnight in Santa Cruz Boardwalk
  1. 09:00
    SFO Airport· start
  3. 10:30
    Pacifica State Beach
  5. 13:30
    Pigeon Point Lighthouse
  7. 16:00
    Santa Cruz Boardwalk· overnight
Food
  • Taco Bell Cantina Pacifica · The world's fanciest Taco Bell. Eat a chalupa right on the sand.
  • The Picnic Basket · Killer seasonal sandwiches near the Santa Cruz boardwalk.
Costs
Car Rental
$80
Hotel in Santa Cruz
$220
DAY02

Monterey Bay Aquarium → Carmel-by-the-Sea

Overnight in Carmel-by-the-Sea
  1. 10:00
    Monterey Bay Aquarium· start
  3. 14:00
    17-Mile Drive
  5. 17:00
    Carmel-by-the-Sea· overnight
Food
  • Phil's Fish Market · Famous Cioppino. It's messy, loud, and totally worth the wait.
  • Dametra Cafe · Mediterranean vibes in Carmel. They might break into song.
Costs
Aquarium Tickets
$60
17-Mile Drive Fee
$11
DAY03

Point Lobos → Pfeiffer Big Sur

Overnight in Pfeiffer Big Sur
  1. 09:00
    Point Lobos· start
  3. 12:00
    Garrapata
  5. 14:30
    Bixby Creek Bridge
  7. 16:30
    Pfeiffer Big Sur· overnight
Food
  • Big Sur Bakery · Get the ginger scones. Best fuel for a day of hiking.
  • Big Sur Taphouse · Chill spot for a local brew and some tacos.
Costs
State Park Fee
$10
Big Sur Lodge
$350
DAY04

Pfeiffer Beach → Partington Cove

Overnight in Partington Cove
  1. 10:00
    Pfeiffer Beach· start
  3. 13:00
    Nepenthe
  5. 15:30
    McWay Falls
  7. 17:00
    Partington Cove· overnight
Food
  • Nepenthe · Famous Ambrosia Burger with a view that will blow your mind.
  • Coast Big Sur · Art gallery meets cafe. Great soft serve ice cream.
Costs
Lunch at Nepenthe
$45
DAY05

Sand Dollar Beach → Moonstone Beach

Overnight in Moonstone Beach
  1. 10:00
    Sand Dollar Beach· start
  3. 13:00
    Elephant Seal Vista
  5. 15:00
    Hearst Castle
  7. 17:30
    Moonstone Beach· overnight
Food
  • Ragged Point Inn · Grab a sandwich and eat it at the 'Million Dollar View' point.
  • Moonstone Beach Bar · Fresh seafood right across from the Cambria boardwalk.
Costs
Hearst Castle Tour
$30
Hotel in Cambria
$180
DAY06

Cambria → SFO Airport

  1. 09:00
    Cambria· start
  3. 11:30
    Pinnacles NP
  5. 17:00
    SFO Airport
Food
  • La Fuente · Solid Mexican food in Soledad to fuel the drive back.
Costs
Gas
$60