7-Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary with Map (Los Angeles to San Francisco)
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Day 1: Los Angeles, California
- Start your journey in Los Angeles.
- Explore Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and other LA attractions.
- Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 2: Santa Barbara, Solvang, Morro Bay
- Drive through Malibu and visit the Getty Villa.
- Continue north to Santa Barbara, exploring State Street and the beaches.
- Drive through Solvang and San Luis Obispo.
- Overnight in Morro Bay.
Day 3: San Simeon & Big Sur
- 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.
- Overnight in Big Sur.
Day 4: Monterey/Carmel
- Continue along the coast to Monterey.
- Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and drive the 17-Mile Drive.
- Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- Overnight in Monterey or Carmel.
Day 5: San Francisco, California
- Drive to San Francisco.
- Explore the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Chinatown.
- Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 6: San Francisco, California
- Day Trip to Point Reyes
- Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 7: Departure
- Spend your final day in San Francisco, exploring any remaining attractions.
- Depart from San Francisco.