Majestic, Magical Highway 1

Start: San Francisco

End: Dana Point

4 - 7 Days, 11 Stops, 517 Miles

Beyond the epic views, this iconic route—also known as the Pacific Coast Highway—provides an ideal way to experience the Central Coast’s abundant beauty.

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Majestic, Magical Highway 1 — David H. Collier

Trip Itinerary Overview

11 stops on this route

Stop 1

San Francisco

Stop 2

Santa Cruz

303 Water Street, Santa Cruz

Stop 3

Carmel-by-the-Sea

316 Ocean Ave #157, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Stop 4

Big Sur

Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur

Stop 5

Hearst Castle

750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon

Stop 6

Cambria

767 Main St, Cambria

SPOTLIGHT Stop 7

Hotel Californian

36 State St, Santa Barbara

Stop 8

Ventura

501 Poli St, Ventura

Stop 9

Santa Monica

3205, 1685 Main St, Santa Monica

SPOTLIGHT Stop 10

SeaLegs at the Beach

17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach

Stop 11

Dana Point

33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point