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California Highway The Essential Road Trip Itinerary Vogue Skip to main contentNEWSLETTERFashionBeautyCultureLivingRunwayShoppingVideoOpen Navigation Menu MenuStory Saved To revisit this article visit My Profile then View saved stories Close Alert CloseTravel for s By Christina Liao October FacebookTwitterPinterest A view of Bixby Bridge and the Pacific Coast Photo Courtesy FacebookTwitterPinterestWhen Pfeiffer Canyon collapsed earlier year Big Sur came a bit halt crown jewel was now divided into what locals referred as north south indicating which side overpass you were on In order get from one end other residents had hike up down steep trail vehicular access cut off so Regarded not only best road trips in United States but also world coastal cruise major State Route is many bucket list After eight months bridge reopened with most freeway clear prodigious drive calling your name key start San Francisco head Los Angeles that re riding along Plus it makes easier pull over at viewing points take those FOMO-inducing Instas help embark adventure we ve put together comprehensive itinerary where stop way well mini guides cities ll be passing through dining room Battery Douglas Friedman Advertisement Day If can nab flight by noon make first day Head straight airport chic member club doubles hotel With accommodations intimate thankfully quiet Once dropped bags go street Hog Island Oyster Co pick some fresh sustainable mollusks lunch For dessert venture their neighbor Humphry Slocombe scoop Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee ice cream or Golden Gate Bakery nearby Chinatown egg tarts rival Hong Kong just sure they open owners have very sporadic vacation schedule before beeline Alcatraz toured famed former federal penitentiary wander Fisherman Wharf see hundreds sea lions Pier skip touristy shops back recharge freshen stellar dinner Sons amp Daughters This -seat restaurant sources seasonal ingredients local farms ever-changing nine-course tasting menu Make out bread butter both house-made incredible And if still got energy call night enjoy cozy courtyard tipple bar Scott Chernis Photography Kick delicious dim sum Lai Lounge better much more authentic option than another glitzier establishment city But fan Chinese small plates run Mama classic breakfast offerings prepared wait there always line door Then never been Fran famous winding Lombard Street snap few photos venturing followed stroll around Park Academy Sciences row pastel-color Victorian Edwardian homes known Painted Ladies Otherwise fill time little shopping yes techie hoodies jeans Up Hero Shop brainchild editor Emily Holt It certainly coolest concept store carrying designers like Rosie Assoulin Creatures Wind Of Rare Origin Follow trip Veer Wander want quick snack swing th Century Caf slice fluffy Russian honey cake Salt Straw inventive beauty salon has brilliant selection products purchase Le Point curated clothing boutique Taylor Stitch great shirting basics won t miss La Taqueria no-frills eatery serving burritos Walk eclectic Mission District keep eyes peeled vibrant murals Balmy Alley Clarion are two places Afterward Hayes Valley an aperitif new champagne Riddler Bird Provisions style modern Californian fare Asian influence carted ready taking Carmel Ranch Pick rental car early morning Tartine Manufactory made in-house daily sandwich perfect hit Monterey preferably m latest Your GPS will tell fastest route don forget here reason longer scenic anywhere between three hours seaside town even HBO Little Lies Take harbor views check marine life land spin Bay Aquarium while -mile Pebble Beach Lone Cypress resides passes exclusive neighborhood gorgeous offers coast doesn quite warrant admission fee given ahead Instead scoot Carmel-by-the-Sea beach dropping Il Grillo casual Italian dishing rustic Their homemade pasta obviously must Now inland sprawling Spread acres spacious plenty busy An -hole golf course tennis courts multiple pools adults-only overlooks property vineyard disposal addition long activities including beekeeping variety fitness classes visits organic garden goat pen nightly mores fire pit traipsed Cantinetta Luca impeccable snuggle quarters service aerial SeeMonterey com onto good stuff You going today forest gem perhaps stretch warranting stops Grab bite favored bistro Bicyclette croissant pulling Lobos Natural Reserve several trails panoramic vistas Ocean rush limestone rock formations rugged bluffs coves dotted seals peering deep blue waters keeping eye spouting whales Continue find number pull-over spots highway step undisturbed coastline One particular right architectural marvel tallest single-span concrete bridges acts gateway Shortly after come across Historic home still-functioning Lighthouse tide natural arch Keyhole Rock await Note might lose cell directions elsewhere case Suite Ventana late afternoon retire newly renovated Reopened -acre grounds transformed Alila brand namesake spa outdoor Japanese bath houses upcoming glass art gallery 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