10-day Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary with Map (San Diego to San Francisco)

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10-day Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary (San Diego to San Francisco)

Day 1: San Diego

  •  Start in San Diego.  Explore San Diego attractions.

Day 2: Los Angeles

  • Drive to Los Angeles. Explore Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and other LA attractions.
  • Overnight in Los Angeles

Day 3: Santa Barbara, Solvang, Morro Bay

  • Head north on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).
  • Stop in Malibu for coastal views and the Getty Villa.
  • Continue to Santa Barbara, explore State Street, and relax on the beaches.
  • Drive through Solvang and San Luis Obispo.
  • Overnight in Morro Bay

Day 4: San Simeon, Big Sur, Monterey/Carmel

  • Visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon and see the elephant seals.
  • Head north through Big Sur, exploring McWay Falls and Bixby Creek Bridge.
  • Hike in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
  • Continue along the coast to Monterey.
  • Overnight in Monterey or Carmel

Day 5: Monterey/Carmel

  • Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and take the 17-Mile Drive.
  • Explore the charming town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
  • Hike at Point Lobos
  • Overnight in Monterey or Carmel

Day 6: Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay

  • Drive to Santa Cruz and enjoy the Boardwalk and beaches.
  • Explore the Santa Cruz Mountains or go for a hike.
  • Drive north to Half Moon Bay.
  • Enjoy coastal views and explore the beaches.
  • Overnight in Half Moon Bay.

Day 7: San Francisco

  • Continue to San Francisco.
  • Explore the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
  • Overnight in San Francisco.

Day 8: Point Reyes, Sonoma Coast

  • Explore Point Reyes
  • Drive towards Sonoma Coast
  • Overnight in Sonoma or nearby.

Day 9: Sonoma Coast

  • Drive along the Sonoma Coast, exploring Bodega Bay and Jenner.
  • Enjoy the rugged coastline and visit Goat Rock Beach.
  • Return to San Francisco.
  • Spend the time to explore any remaining sights in San Francisco
  • Overnight in San Francisco.

Day 10: Departure

  • Spend the morning exploring any remaining sights in San Francisco
  • Depart from San Francisco.