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Pacific Coast Highway: From Los Angeles to San Francisco
The ultimate 7- to 10-day road trip along Highway 1 along the California coast, passing through iconic beaches, Big Sur, Monterey, and other popular destinations.
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 6
- Mapped stops
- 6
- Mapped distance
- 750.9 km
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1 stopsDay 2
1 stops · 382 km · 4 hr 30 minDay 3
1 stops · 119.4 km · 2 hr 10 minDay 4
1 stops · 17.3 km · 20 minDay 5
1 stops · 24.4 km · 25 minDay 6
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California Coast
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Pacific Coast Highway: From Los Angeles to San Francisco
Day 1
Santa Monica Pier Los Angeles
Santa Monica Pier is a notable point of interest, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the distinctive character and appeal of this destination. Whether for its natural beauty, cultural significance, or unique atmosphere, it provides a rewarding experience as part of a broader exploration of the area.
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Day 2
Hearst Castle San Simeon
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Day 3
Big Sur Coast
[free-text-stop] route-region waypoint: Big Sur Coast is a coastal route area, not a single visitable POI
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Day 4
Bixby Creek Bridge
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Day 5
Carmel-by-the-Sea
[free-text-stop] city waypoint: Carmel-by-the-Sea is the overnight/town stop, not a specific POI
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Day 6
Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge is San Francisco's defining landmark, a majestic 2.7-km suspension bridge spanning the mouth of San Francisco Bay with Art Deco towers rising 227 meters above the water. Completed in 1937 and painted in its distinctive International Orange, it was the world's longest suspension bridge for 27 years. Walking or cycling across the bridge offers iconic views of the bay, Alcatraz, and the city skyline.
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