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SF to LA: The Slow Coast Drift
Hey! Driving the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) is the ultimate California dream. Since we’ve got 5 days, we don't have to rush past the best views. We’re going to take it slow, hit the hidden beaches, and keep the ocean on our right the whole way down.
5days
19stops
DAY01
San Francisco International A… → Carmel-by-the-Sea
Overnight in Carmel-by-the-Sea
- 09:00San Francisco International Airport· start
- 11:00Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- 14:30Monterey Bay Aquarium
- 17:30Carmel-by-the-Sea· overnight
DAY02
Bixby Creek Bridge → San Simeon
Overnight in San Simeon
- 09:00Bixby Creek Bridge· start
- 11:30Pfeiffer Big Sur
- 14:00McWay Falls
- 17:00San Simeon· overnight
DAY03
Hearst Castle → Pismo Beach
Overnight in Pismo Beach
- 09:00Hearst Castle· start
- 13:00Morro Rock
- 15:30San Luis Obispo
- 18:00Pismo Beach· overnight
DAY04
Solvang → Santa Barbara
Overnight in Santa Barbara
- 10:00Solvang· start
- 13:00Cold Spring Tavern
- 15:30Santa Barbara· overnight
DAY05
Point Mugu → Los Angeles International Air…
- 09:00Point Mugu· start
- 12:00El Matador State Beach
- 15:00Santa Monica Pier
- 18:00Los Angeles International Airport
Heads Up
- Fill up your gas tank in Carmel. Gas prices in the middle of Big Sur are eye-watering, and cell service is non-existent for about 80km.