Los Angeles
Hollywood Boulevard, the Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach.
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United States
California: from Los Angeles to San Francisco along Highway 1
Los Angeles, Big Sur and San Francisco, California
- 8 nights
- Best: April, May, September, October
- from about €2,600 per person
At a glance
The classic Pacific coast road trip: beaches and movies in Los Angeles, cliffs plunging into the sea at Big Sur, then San Francisco and the Golden Gate.
- When to go: April, May, September, October.
- Length: 8 nights.
- Indicative budget: from about €2,600 per person (rough estimate: real prices vary with dates and availability).
- Suggested arrival airports: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Monterey (MRY).
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The stops
Big Sur and Monterey
Scenic drive along the cliffs past Bixby Creek Bridge, then Monterey with its aquarium, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge, the historic cable cars, Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharf; a stroll through Chinatown and past the Victorian houses.
Getting around
| Leg | Suggested transport |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Big Sur and Monterey | car |
| Big Sur and Monterey → San Francisco | car |
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