California’s Legendary Pacific Coast

Experience one of America’s most iconic road trips on a journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco along California’s magnificent Central Coast.

Begin beside the ocean in Santa Monica or Los Angeles before travelling north through Malibu to elegant Santa Barbara. Spanish-influenced architecture, palm-lined streets and a beautiful waterfront make this an inviting first stop on the journey.

Continue through the vineyards and rolling hills of California’s Central Coast to Pismo Beach or San Luis Obispo. From here, follow the coastline through Cambria and San Simeon, where Hearst Castle overlooks the Pacific and elephant seals gather beside the shore.

When road conditions permit, the journey continues along Highway 1 through Big Sur, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal landscapes. Towering cliffs, hidden beaches, redwood forests and sweeping ocean views accompany you towards Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey.

Spend two nights exploring the Monterey Peninsula before following the coast through Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay to San Francisco. The journey concludes with two nights in one of America’s most distinctive cities.