Pacific Coast Highway road trip planner
California's Highway 1 from San Francisco to Los Angeles along Big Sur's cliffs.
- Distance
- About 450 miles (725 km)
- Time
- 3–5 days
- Best time
- April–May or September–October
Route
- San Francisco, CA
- Monterey, CA
- Big Sur, CA
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Highlights
- Bixby Creek Bridge
- McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Elephant seals near San Simeon
- Hearst Castle
Tips
- Parts of Highway 1 in Big Sur close for landslides — check Caltrans before you go.
- Fuel in Big Sur is limited and expensive; fill up in Monterey or Cambria.
Plan the rest in XCRSN
Open the route, then add your vehicle for fuel costs, pick hotels where each driving day ends, and add sights, dog parks and rest areas along the way. Send it to Google or Apple Maps when you're ready to go.
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