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Road Trip Itinerary from San Francisco to Monterey Travel iframe Jump Navigation English Visitors Meeting Planners Trade Media Members ExploreEverything To Do Activities Arts amp Culture Dining Events Hotels Nightlife Shopping Attraction Passes Plan Search Explore form You are hereHome Articles June Carmel Beach in County Sponsor Ad There is no better time for an epic California road trip Whether you’re heading south or north Los Angeles a classic and spectacular route awaits along the Pacific Coast s Highway One through beautiful hundred twenty-nine miles km of Big Sur down Luis Obispo has been declared All-American by U S Department Transportation’s National Scenic Byways Program State The scenery simply can’t be beat Note If coming Central Valley want this seaside experience take west connect Castroville proceed This handy itinerary will show you where soak up local ambiance written as if were driving on just reverse it Day runs right Golden Gate Bridge becomes Park Presidio Boulevard then crosses become th Avenue You’ll merge with I- few Daly City splits off breathtakingly scenic Get early morning start not traffic but because you’ll stop at plenty viewpoints your way coast m As cross border Santa Cruz into swings comes much closer ocean Enjoy sea air wildlife break Moss Landing Turn Jetty follow curves left between Elkhorn Slough estuary sand dunes reach end see parking lot From look toward have great view lions public pier directly front next marina seals jetty pelicans roosting rocks ahead slightly otters cavorting water throughout area You’re also likely herons egrets cormorants other birds you’ve packed lunch there’s picnic table steps away can enjoy wild animal breezes haven’t Whole Enchilada institution It serves authentic Mexican food emphasis fresh seafood Oaxacan regional cuisine It’s spot people-watching both locals tourists frequent restaurant Afternoon continue drive turns inland again spiky-looking plants fields either side artichokes favorite Farm stands sides highway sell deep-fried latter perfect road-trip snack Once artichoke change over mountainous approaching Marina Keep eye skies above it’s good wind day should several hang gliders flying sky sit watch them while get Reservation beach aren’t last flyers arched brightly colored chutes paragliders whose preferred may dragons sharks number one kite-flying Mid-Afternoon Sightseeing Break Fisherman’s Wharf Right after hop Grove Del Monte exit Follow little mile when out passenger window keep Old sign Monterey’s top tourist destinations more than years walk try free clam chowder samples vendors lining strip Make sure playing waves possibly even pod dolphins leaping Before leave taste history wandering Custom House Plaza Historic its surrounding buildings foot Landmark California’s First Brick Evening Rest Stop Your rest tonight Hotel options include Tradewinds boutique hotel downtown views fireplaces serenity garden Ranch set acres private suites A variety hotels provide home base which explore Carmel-by-the-Sea legendary artists’ colony that once had Clint Eastwood mayor Just Ocean storybook cottages line streets full top-notch restaurants satisfy every craving FIND CARMEL HOTEL Two depart make gas tank Rio many before station Early Morning blood flowing breakfast short hike Point Lobos Reserve frequently called crown jewel system When pay admission here receipt cover any state park – investment Sea Lion Cypress trail shows range Lobos’ natural beauty Breakfast breathtaking Market Sit outside terrace unobstructed stay warmer sitting inside Late Rocky Sur’s best-kept secrets Garrapata There’s only small brown mark begins clusters cars pulled edge each trailhead Though doesn’t like onto paths western cliffs head there two must-photograph stops first Bixby featured songs photos car commercials second large volcanic rock lighthouse perched open Saturdays Sundays Wednesdays tours check page times Andrew Molera Take Trail easy round-trip back varied hiking opportunities available county Lunch suddenly lined redwood trees handful shops artist’s galleries pop Studio door River Inn region’s best places iconic dine Nepenthe Diners eat long tables all seats face understand why distance east Henry Miller Library bookstore gallery community space building middle grove peruse their shelves stretch cup coffee final McWay Falls Julia Pfeiffer Burns falls aptly-named Waterfall most photographed spots For truly unique overnight reserve yurt Treebones Resort about eco-friendly resort uses renewable energy heat pool hot tub blends harmoniously surroundings providing guests creature comforts Their in-house vegetables grown on-site BIG SUR now half-hour Hearst Castle very southern Say goodbye Whale Watcher Cafe Gorda County’s southernmost coastal settlement cafe patio perfectly situated allow diners overlook coastline whales swim MONTEREY COUNTY Click list itineraries crafted fully offer OFFERS SUSTAINABLE EXPERIENCES Bay Lights Places Drink Wine 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