San Francisco, Big Sur’s cliffs and Highway 1 down to Los Angeles.
Highway 1 is one of the world’s great drives: from San Francisco’s Golden Gate via Monterey and Carmel to the cliffs and redwoods of Big Sur, then past Hearst Castle and Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. Sections close after landslides — check before you go.
Known for
- Road trip
- Coastal
- Photography
- Camping
Best time to visit
The best months for California Coast are April, May, June, September and October.
Suggested route
10 nights across 5 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.
- 1San Francisco · 3 nights
- 2Monterey · 1 night
- 3Big Sur · 2 nights
- 4Santa Barbara · 2 nights
- 5Los Angeles · 2 nights