The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

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This itinerary covers all of our favorite Californian things: sunny beaches and foggy coastline, swaying palm trees and towering redwoods, playful otters and flomping elephant seals, fresh oysters and vintage wines – there’s even a clothing-optional hot spring, if you’re up for it.

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DAY 1: LOS ANGELES

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DAY 2: SANTA BARBARA AND SOLVANG

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DAY 3: PISMO BEACH & MORRO BAY

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DAY 4: MORRO BAY & PASO ROBLES

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DAY 5: PASO ROBLES, SAN SIMEON, & BIG SUR

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DAY 6: MONTEREY & SANTA CRUZ

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The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

This itinerary covers all of our favorite Californian things: sunny beaches and foggy coastline, swaying palm trees and towering redwoods, playful otters and flomping elephant seals, fresh oysters and vintage wines – there’s even a clothing-optional hot spring, if you’re up for it.

DAY 1: LOS ANGELES

You'll start your trip by enjoying Los Angeles! Los Angeles is absolutely enormous, so we recommend sticking by the beach in the South Bay area.

DAY 2: SANTA BARBARA AND SOLVANG

Today, you’ll be driving from Los Angeles up to the Dutch town of Solvang, with a stop in sunny Santa Barbara.

DAY 3: PISMO BEACH & MORRO BAY

On day 3, you’ll be driving from Solvang to the charming coastal town of Morro Bay, with a stop along the cliffs of Pismo Beach.

DAY 4: MORRO BAY & PASO ROBLES

Today you'll take a little detour into wine country! Less than an hour inland from Morro Bay, Paso Robles is the Central Coast's answer to Napa.

DAY 5: PASO ROBLES, SAN SIMEON, & BIG SUR

Today you’ll be driving from Paso Robles to Big Sur, with a stop at a famous mansion and a visit to see California’s most famous marine residents. This is hands down the most scenic day of your trip!

DAY 6: MONTEREY & SANTA CRUZ

Today you’ll be driving from the cliffs of Big Sur to the redwoods of Santa Cruz, with a stop in Monterey for whale watching, otters, and other adorable sea life.

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