I want to travel by car from L.A to San Francisco via the costal route. Does anyone know how long it will take and any decent places to stop?
2007-09-17 03:20:43 · 5 answers · asked by toynlet 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
We have done this journey many times and I never fail to be blown away by the beautiful scenery. Yes, all the places mentioned are superb. We have stayed in Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur. I would agree that Hearst Castle is a MUST - truly amazing place. Loved Santa Barbara too - lunch on the pier overlooking the ocean - called Longboards if I remember rightly. How long it takes really depends - if you want to relax and really enjoy all the different places on route then you need to take your time and plan on spending a least 3 nights before you reach LA. However, if you are in a hurry.....
Good places to stay for a night are Carmel (highly recommended), Monterey and Santa Barbara.
2007-09-17 04:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by Keery 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you take Pacific Coast Highway all the way up along the coast, it should take about 10 hours or so. Some places to stop along the way might be: Malibu, Santa Barbara, Solvang (definitely), Monterrey, Big Sur.
2007-09-17 10:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Highway 1, along the shoreline will take considerly longer, since it is a curvy two lane road for many miles. You may wish to stop at Carmel, Monterrey and at the coastal redwoods park.
2007-09-17 10:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A must is the Hearst Castle at San Simeon
2007-09-17 10:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by Gary Crant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try one of the big stores
2007-09-17 15:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by flyusa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋