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Highway 1 Road Trip: San Francisco to Los Angeles
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Highway 1 Road Trip: San Francisco to Los Angeles

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This trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles is perfect for anyone who loves nature and the ocean. You’ll start in San Francisco, exploring the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf before heading down the coast. Each stop offers a chance to stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery, like the beaches of Santa Cruz and the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur.

The rhythm of the trip is relaxed, with plenty of time to enjoy Monterey’s aquarium and the charming town of Cambria. You’ll find yourself stopping often for photos, whether it’s the coastline or the quaint streets of Santa Barbara. It’s a great way to unwind and savor the beauty of California’s coast.

San Francisco
Day 1–3

San Francisco

2 nights · Travel guide
Explore Golden Gate Park and visit the bridge, dinner in Chinatown
Take a ferry to Alcatraz, stroll through Fisherman's Wharf
Things to do
Nearby: Golden Gate Bridge · Lands End · Alcatraz Island
Half Moon Bay
Day 3 · on the way

Half Moon Bay

On the way · about 120 min · Travel guide
Walk the Coastal Trail, visit Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Things to do
Nearby: Coastal Trail · Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Santa Cruz
Day 3–4

Santa Cruz

1 night · Travel guide
Enjoy rides at the Beach Boardwalk, relax at Natural Bridges
Things to do
Nearby: Beach Boardwalk · Natural Bridges State Beach
Monterey
Day 4–6

Monterey

2 nights · Travel guide
Visit the aquarium, explore Cannery Row for dinner
Drive 17-Mile Drive, visit Carmel and Point Lobos
Things to do
Nearby: Monterey Bay Aquarium · 17-Mile Drive · Carmel-by-the-Sea · Point Lobos
Big Sur
Day 6–7

Big Sur

1 night · Travel guide
Photograph Bixby Creek Bridge, relax at Pfeiffer Beach
Things to do
Nearby: Bixby Creek Bridge · Pfeiffer Beach · McWay Falls
Cambria
Day 7–8

Cambria

1 night · Travel guide
Tour Hearst Castle, visit elephant seals at Piedras Blancas
Things to do
Nearby: Hearst Castle · Piedras Blancas Elephant Seals · Moonstone Beach
Morro Bay
Day 8 · on the way

Morro Bay

On the way · about 60 min · Travel guide
Quick stop to see Morro Rock and enjoy the bay views
Things to do
Nearby: Morro Rock
Santa Barbara
Day 8–10

Santa Barbara

2 nights · Travel guide
Visit the mission, explore the Funk Zone for dinner
Relax at Stearns Wharf, enjoy the beach
Things to do
Nearby: Old Mission Santa Barbara · Stearns Wharf · The Funk Zone
Malibu
Day 10 · on the way

Malibu

On the way · about 120 min · Travel guide
Visit El Matador Beach, enjoy the views at Point Dume
Things to do
Nearby: El Matador State Beach · Point Dume
Los Angeles
Day 10–11

Los Angeles

1 night · Travel guide
Visit Santa Monica Pier, explore Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory
Things to do
Nearby: Santa Monica Pier · Venice Beach · Griffith Observatory
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from ~$2,000 p.p. · a rough estimate for flights and stays; you pick the real ones

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