San Francisco to Los Angeles: The Ultimate 9 Day California Coast Road Trip

California Coast Road Trip

San Francisco to Los Angeles: the Ultimate 9 Day California Coast Road Trip

Day 1: San Francisco

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Day 2: Point Reyes & John Muir Woods

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California Coast Road Trip
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California Coast Road Trip

Day 3: Santa Cruz, Monterey, & Carmel

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Day 4: Big Sur

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Day 5: Big Sur, continued

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California Coast Road Trip
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Day 6: Pismo Beach

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Day 7: Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, & Santa Barbara

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Day 8: Los Angeles

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California Coast Road Trip
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California Coast Road Trip

Day 9: Head Home

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Other Details and Considerations

Have you driven parts of the California coastline? How about the full coastline? Let me know in the comments if this guide inspired you to plan a trip here! 

California Coast Road Trip
California Coast Road Trip

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