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Pacific Coast Highway: San Francisco to Los Angeles
San Francisco → Los Angeles693 kmEasy🌍 USA
Good starting points: San Francisco · San Jose · Los Angeles · San Diego
scenic
beach
nature
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4 days of exploring
Places to visit by day. A place to stay each night.
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4h2h16h
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Day 1
Start: San Francisco → End: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Day 2
Start: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk → End: Big Sur
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Day 3
Start: Big Sur → End: Santa Barbara
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Day 4
Start: Santa Barbara → End: Los Angeles
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