Pleasant weather and less flow than the height of summer to drive along the coast.
UNITED STATES · NATURE + CULTURE
USA — PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Drive one of the most famous coastal roads in the world.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCENature + Culture
COUNTRYUnited States
THE JOURNEY
Route map
San Francisco → Big Sur → Santa Barbara → Los Angeles
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1San Francisco — beginning of the road trip
2Highway 1 — iconic coastal road
3Big Sur — cliffs and Pacific
4Bixby Bridge — classic shoreline image
5Santa Barbara—Elegant Break by the Sea
6Los Angeles — End of the trip
Drive one of the most famous coastal roads in the world. San Francisco, Big Sur, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles allow you to compare ecosystems and landscapes without losing continuity, making the territory itself lead the journey.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in San Francisco
Arrival and start of the trip in San Francisco, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Big Sur — Identity of Destiny
Road trip along Highway 1 towards Big Sur, with time for cliffs, viewpoints over the Pacific and scenic stops without turning the coast into a mere road connection.
DAY 3
Big Sur - Main Experience
Road trip along Highway 1 towards Big Sur, with time for cliffs, viewpoints over the Pacific and scenic stops without turning the coast into a mere road connection.
DAY 4
Santa Barbara—Time to Dig Deeper
Road trip along Highway 1 towards Santa Barbara, with time for cliffs, viewpoints over the Pacific and scenic stops without turning the coast into a mere road connection.
DAY 5
Santa Barbara—Destiny Identity
Road trip along Highway 1 towards Santa Barbara, with time for cliffs, viewpoints over the Pacific and scenic stops without turning the coast into a mere road connection.
DAY 6
Los Angeles - Top Experience
Road trip along Highway 1 towards Los Angeles, with time for cliffs, viewpoints over the Pacific and scenic stops without turning the coast into a mere road link.
DAY 7
Los Angeles—Time to Dig Deeper
Road trip along Highway 1 towards Los Angeles, with time for cliffs, viewpoints over the Pacific and scenic stops without turning the coast into a mere road link.
DAY 8
End of the trip
Last hours in Los Angeles and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Drive one of the most famous coastal roads in the world. The proposal gains depth by connecting San Francisco → Big Sur → Santa Barbara → Los Angeles, with the concept of landscapes, ecosystems and natural phenomena as the main motivation for the trip. and pace designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.