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