Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Start with pick up from your hotel / residence. Drive south about an hour, By Belmont turn west across Crystal Springs Reservoirs to the Pacific Coast at Half Moon Bay. Along the scenic sandy beaches pass Pigeon Point Lighthouse to Ano Nuevo State Reserve to Sana Cruz.
Stop At: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
Through Santa Cruz continue driving through coastal villages Soquel, Capitola and Aptos to Moss Landing and Castroville. See miles of artichoke and strawberry fields stopping for a light snack somewhere on the road.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monterey, Monterey, Monterey County, California
Along the Monterey Bay drive through Fort Ord, Marina and Seaside to Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Next to Pacific Grove then Highway One south towards The Big Sur.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Big Sur, Big Sur, California
Going south past Point Lobos and Garrapata picture stop at Rocky Point, continue to Bixby Bridge then past Hurricane Point and Point Sur Lighthouse. Past River Inn continue to Nepenthe.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bixby Bridge, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
This iconic single span concrete bridge built in the 19402 appears in many films and TV shows. Stop at north end to take pictures of the bridge and the ocean. About 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920-9542
Walk in spend about an hour in the Redwoods, Nepenthe / Phoenix / Café Kevah refreshment stop, gazing at The Pacific Ocean..
Most people make this the last stop before returning north.
Henry Miller Library is further south, you may enjoy a visit.
McWay Falls – you need good shoes and about an hour. This is the southernmost point for the trip, about 37 miles south of Carmel. Parking fee to be paid direct
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California
Coming north on inland Highway 101 through Prunedale, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Jose we go through Santa Clara, Palo Alto past S F Airport to San Francisco. The drive back will take about 3 hours.