| Our most popular route,
California Highlights incorporates California's
most popular and well-known destinations, including
almost the entire coast between San Francisco and
Los Angeles, and the jewel of the Sierra Nevadas,
Yosemite. The route features a mixture of city,
wilderness, resort towns, culture, natural beauty
and wildlife. In short, a taste of just about every
aspect of our state. |
| HIGHLIGHT
DESTINATIONS |
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| SAN
FRANCISCO |
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Instantly recognizable for its steep hills,
its unique mix of Victorian and modern architecture,
and its iconic landmarks, San Francisco
is one of the great cities of the United
States.
Read
more about San Francisco.
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| YOSEMITE |
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Yosemite is one of the most spectacular
locations in the world. Sculptured by millions
fo years of glacial force, this natural
wonder features mammoth cliffs of granite,
towering waterfalls, serene meadows, an
abundant wildlife population and some of
the largest trees on Earth.
Read
more about Yosemite.
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| MONTEREY
PENINSULA |
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One of the jewels of California's Central
Coast, the Monterey Peninsula is a delightful
combination of dramatic coastal scenery,
marine wildlife that ranges from intriguing
to charming to awe-inspiring, and leisure
activities that include golf, wine tasting
and fine dining.
Read
More about the Monterey Peninsula.
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| BIG
SUR |
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The Big Sur coastline is one of California's
highlights that makes the front cover of
international guidebooks. Jagged cliffs
jut out of the Pacific as the land rises
to soaring heights.
Big Sur is a place where you can escape
civilization and immerse yourself in solitude,
or simply drive through, pausing ocassionally
to breathe in its stunning natural beauty
and gentle Pacific breezes.
Read
more about Big Sur.
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| SAN
SIMEON COAST |
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William Randolph Hearst fell in love with
this section of California's Central Coast
as a child, and chose it as the site of
the now legendary Hearst Castle. Characterized
by rolling hills, windswept beaches, and
a handfull of small towns, the San Simeon
Coast is a place to relax, enjoy the fresh
air and rejuvinate.
Read
more.
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| SANTA
BARBARA |
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Santa Barbara is part Southern California
beach resort, part Spanish Colonial relic
and part college town. Throw in a dash of
the old West, a hint of fashion, and a healthy
portion of outdoor activities, and you complete
the portrait of this uniquely Californian
town.
Read more about Santa Barbara.
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| LOS
ANGELES |
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Known for its iconic beaches, movie stars,
and theme parks, the "City of Angels"
isn't actually a singular city in the sense
that most people consider a city. Rather,
it is a collection of several cities and
neighborhoods sprawled out over a gigantic
area spanning 500 square miles (this number
can be much higher, depending on your own
personal definition of "Los Angeles").
Read
more about Los Angeles.
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Type
of Route:
One-way (Can
be traveled in either direction)
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Driving
distance from start to finish:
750 miles / 1200 kilometers |
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| Time
needed (incl. San Francisco and Los
Angeles): |
| Bare
Minimum: |
6
days |
| Comfortable
Pace: |
8 -
10 days |
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This
route is excellent for people interested in:
Variety, Sightseeing, Shopping, Nature, Wildlife,
Scenery, Cities, History, Art and Culture,
Leisure Activities, Outdoorsy Activities,
Entertainment/Nightlife, Culinary/Epicurean,
Mountains, the Coast |
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This
route doesn't offer much for people interested
in:
Deserts |
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