Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
An epic California coastal drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, staying at beach hotels and campgrounds.
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Itinerary
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1
09:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Car Rental Pickup
Pick up rental car
2
11:30 - 13:30
Visit
Golden Gate Bridge
Iconic bridge drive
3
14:00 - 16:00
Activity
Fisherman's Wharf
Waterfront attractions
4
18:00 - 20:00
Accommodation Check-in
Hotel Zephyr
Waterfront hotel check-in
Sunday, May 3, 2026
5
08:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Drive to Monterey
Scenic coastal drive
6
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation Check-in
Monterey Bay Hotel
Oceanfront hotel
7
15:00 - 17:00
Visit
Monterey Bay Aquarium
World-class aquarium
8
18:00 - 20:00
Activity
Cannery Row
Historic waterfront district
Monday, May 4, 2026
9
09:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Drive to Big Sur
Highway 1 drive
10
11:30 - 13:30
Visit
Bixby Bridge
Iconic coastal bridge
11
14:00 - 16:00
Activity
McWay Falls Hike
Coastal waterfall trail
12
17:00 - 19:00
Accommodation Check-in
Treebones Resort
Glamping campground
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
13
08:00 - 13:00
Transportation
Drive to Santa Barbara
Coastal route
14
14:00 - 16:00
Accommodation Check-in
Hotel Californian
Beachfront hotel
15
16:30 - 18:30
Visit
Santa Barbara Mission
Historic Spanish mission
16
19:00 - 21:00
Dinner
Stearns Wharf
Waterfront dining
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
17
09:00 - 11:00
Activity
Beach Bike Ride
Ride along the shore
18
12:00 - 14:00
Visit
State Street Shopping
Downtown shops
19
15:00 - 17:00
Activity
Wine Tasting
Urban wine trail
Thursday, May 7, 2026
20
09:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Drive to Los Angeles
Pacific Coast Highway
21
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation Check-in
Hotel Erwin Venice
Beachside hotel
22
15:00 - 17:00
Activity
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Beach and street performers
23
18:00 - 20:00
Visit
Santa Monica Pier
Iconic pier and carousel
Friday, May 8, 2026
24
09:00 - 11:00
Visit
Griffith Observatory
City views and planetarium
25
12:00 - 14:00
Activity
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Celebrity stars
26
15:00 - 17:00
Visit
Getty Center
Art museum with views
27
18:00 - 19:00
Transportation
Return rental car
LAX car return