Pacific Coast Highway
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Pacific Coast Highway: San Francisco to San Diego Coastal Drive14 nightsFrom £1586 per person
Price Includes: Flights, accommodation and car hire
Day 1 - San Francisco
Fly from the UK to San Francisco and spend two nights in the City by the Bay. Enjoy Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown and Union Square as well as the fantastic shopping and nightlife.
Day 3 - San Francisco to Carmel/Monterey (110 miles)
Collect a car and drive to the Carmel/Monterey area. Stay one night discovering Monterey's Cannery Row and Carmel's unique galleries and small sandy coves.
Day 4 - Carmel/Monterey to Pismo Beach (120 miles)
Head south down Highway 1 and enjoy the stunning Big Sur coastline on your way to Pismo Beach. Stop at Hearst Castle, a unique complex perched on the coastal hills. Stay one night in Pismo Beach.
Day 5 - Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara (100 miles)
Continue south to Santa Barbara and spend two nights enjoying the great restaurants, galleries and shops, as well as the historic Santa Barbara Mission, dating back to 1786. Santa Barbara has a beautiful wide sandy beach - great for relaxing and people watching.
Day 7 - Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (90 miles)
Drive to Los Angeles and stay two nights. Discover the different neighbourhoods associated with the LA lifestyle, including hip and trendy West Hollywood (or WeHo if you're in the know!), glamorous Beverly Hills and the beach cities of Santa Monica, Venice and Marina del Ray.
Day 9 - Los Angeles to Laguna Beach (70 miles)
Head to Laguna Beach and stay two nights. This vibrant beachside community boasts seven miles of sand and surf, along with hidden coves.
Day 11 - Laguna Beach to San Diego (90 miles)
Drive to San Diego for two nights. Relax on the beach, enjoy history and unique shopping in Old Town, sample the nightlife in the Gaslamp district or visit one of the world class attractions such as Sea World, the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Day 13 - San Diego to Palm Springs (140 miles)
Head north and inland to Palm Springs for your final two nights. With great weather year round, enjoy the many golf courses, hiking trails, tennis or ATV tours, or just soak up the sunshine at the end of your holiday.
Day 15 - Palm Springs to Los Angeles (100 miles)
Return to Los Angeles and drop off your car before your flight home.
