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Road Trip San Francisco to Los Angeles – Pacific Coast Highway

San Francisco Los Angeles
750
km
10h
drive
All seasons
season

The Itinerary

The Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) between San Francisco and Los Angeles ranks among the world's most scenic drives: 750 km of cliffs plunging into the ocean, giant redwoods, wild beaches and chic villages like Carmel and Santa Barbara.

Must-stops: Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Big Sur (iconic scenery, Bixby Bridge), McWay Falls (waterfall onto the beach), Hearst Castle (extravagant mansion), San Simeon elephant seals, Solvang (Danish village) and Santa Barbara. Allow 3 to 5 days to savor the drive.

Points of Interest

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    Bixby Creek Bridge
    Pont emblématique de Big Sur, photo iconique.
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    McWay Falls
    Cascade de 24 m plongeant directement sur la plage.
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    Hearst Castle
    Manoir extravagant de William Randolph Hearst.
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    Elephant Seals (San Simeon)
    Colonies d'éléphants de mer en plein littoral.
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    Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Village artistique, plage de sable blanc.
Practical info
  • Departure San Francisco
  • Destination Los Angeles
  • Distance 750 km
  • Duration 10h
  • Category Very long (500+ km)
  • Best season All seasons
Themes
Ocean Iconic epic panoramic waterfall beach Couple

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