California Coast Road Trip Itineraries: Map, Routes and Ideas
California has one of the most spectacular coastlines in the country. It is the perfect place for an unforgettable road trip. Along the coast, there are beautiful cities, such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, and stunning landscapes like those of Big Sur, and fascinating historic settlements. Here are some itineraries and ideas that will make your California coast road trip truly unforgettable.
Contents
- Destinations all Along the California Coast
- Central California Coast Road Trip Itineraries
- The Best things to do in Santa Barbara: top 10 attractions and places to visit
- Big Sur Road Trip: A Thousand Wonders on California’s Central Coast
- Hearst Castle: The Castle on the Enchanted Coast of California
- A Guide to Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula
- Los Angeles to San Francisco Drive: All Possible Road Trip Routes
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: A Natural Wonder on the California Coast
- Visit Solvang, a Slice of Denmark in California
- Morro Bay: The Californian City in the Shadow of Morro Rock
- Visit San Luis Obispo, A Pleasant City on the Pacific Coast Highway
- Where to Stay between Los Angeles and San Francisco: Best Stops along Highway 1
- Santa Cruz: Beaches and Picturesque Views along the California Coast
- Pfeiffer Beach: Enchanting Sunsets in the Heart of Big Sur
- Best Things to Do in Pacific Grove, the “Butterfly Town” in California
- 17-Mile Drive: Pebble Beach’s scenic road in California
- Southern California Coast Road Trip Itineraries
- Northern California Coast Road Trip Itineraries
- Redwood Parks in California: the Tallest Trees in the World
- Star Wars in California: Visit the Locations where the Star Wars Saga Was Filmed
- Visit Mendocino: Jessica Fletcher’s Cabot Cove in… California!
- Point Reyes National Seashore and Lighthouse: Breathtaking Views on the California Coast
- Bowling Ball Beach: Discover the Beach in California Covered with “Bowling Balls”
- How to Plan a Visit to the Historic Point Arena Lighthouse in Mendocino, California
- Pigeon Point Light Station State Park, a fascinating lighthouse on the California Coast
- Surroundings of San Francisco
- Major California Coast Cities
- California Coast Road Trip Map
Destinations all Along the California Coast
Pacific Coast Highway: The Road of the American Dream
Visit the Most Beautiful Beaches in California
El Camino Real – Itinerary of the Spanish Missions in California
Whale Watching in California: Tours and Best Spots along the Coast
Best California Lighthouses to Visit from San Diego to Crescent City
Central California Coast Road Trip Itineraries
The Best things to do in Santa Barbara: top 10 attractions and places to visit
Big Sur Road Trip: A Thousand Wonders on California’s Central Coast
Hearst Castle: The Castle on the Enchanted Coast of California
A Guide to Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula
Los Angeles to San Francisco Drive: All Possible Road Trip Routes
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: A Natural Wonder on the California Coast
Visit Solvang, a Slice of Denmark in California
Morro Bay: The Californian City in the Shadow of Morro Rock
Visit San Luis Obispo, A Pleasant City on the Pacific Coast Highway
Where to Stay between Los Angeles and San Francisco: Best Stops along Highway 1
Santa Cruz: Beaches and Picturesque Views along the California Coast
Pfeiffer Beach: Enchanting Sunsets in the Heart of Big Sur
Best Things to Do in Pacific Grove, the “Butterfly Town” in California
17-Mile Drive: Pebble Beach’s scenic road in California
Southern California Coast Road Trip Itineraries
Laguna Beach: Visit the Most Beautiful Beaches in California
Best 9 Things to Do in Orange County for a Day Trip
From Los Angeles to San Diego: Drive Time, Best Route and Stops
Discover the Main Filming Locations of Top Gun and Maverick!
Northern California Coast Road Trip Itineraries
Redwood Parks in California: the Tallest Trees in the World
When talking about Redwood National Park it would be more correct to say “parks”, because in northern California, a few miles from the Oregon border, the Redwood National and State Parks system includes four national and state parks that make giant redwood forests their undoubted strength. Organizing an on the road trip to this part of California is not for …
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Visit Mendocino: Jessica Fletcher’s Cabot Cove in… California!
Point Reyes National Seashore and Lighthouse: Breathtaking Views on the California Coast
Bowling Ball Beach: Discover the Beach in California Covered with “Bowling Balls”
How to Plan a Visit to the Historic Point Arena Lighthouse in Mendocino, California
Pigeon Point Light Station State Park, a fascinating lighthouse on the California Coast
Surroundings of San Francisco
Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley Wineries: Best Places to Visit on a Wine Tour
Silicon Valley in California: Tour of the Headquarters of Major High-Tech Companies
Best Things to do in Oakland and How to Get to San Francisco
Best Places to Visit in San Jose, the Gateway to Silicon Valley
Major California Coast Cities
Our guides to the most important cities on the California coast: