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Coastal

Pacific Coast Highway Classic

San Francisco to San Diego along cliffs, beaches and Big Sur.

California9 daysYear-round (best Sep–Oct)One-waySightseeing

Rig notes: Big Sur stretch is narrow and winding with slide closures — check Caltrans. Book coastal state parks early.

Copies the stops into your own trip with real driving miles. You can re-plan, reorder or invite friends afterwards.

The route

  1. 1
    San Francisco, CA · 1 night

    Golden Gate starting point

  2. 2
    Monterey, CA · 2 nights

    Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel

  3. 3
    San Simeon, CA · 2 nights

    Big Sur, Hearst Castle, elephant seals

  4. 4
    Pismo Beach, CA · 1 night

    Oceano Dunes beach camping

  5. 5
    Santa Barbara, CA · 1 night

    Mission and waterfront

  6. 6
    San Diego, CA

    Coronado and La Jolla finish