California Coast

Hwy 1 from Napa Valley to San Diego

Let me take you through our journey of driving Highway 1 in the span of 8 days…

8 days, 8 nights, 8 different hotels. Worth it.

Day 1: Napa Valley

• Stay: Airbnb in the country side

• Model Bakery

• Far Niente

• Mumm Napa

• Piazza Del Dotto

Day 2: Muir Woods / Santa Cruz

• San Francisco

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Pier 39

• Natural Bridges State Beach

Day 3: Carmel-by-the-Sea & Big Sur

• Stay: La Playa Hotel (+ grab a drink at Buds)

• Pebble Beach / 17-Mile Drive

• Lone Cypress Tree at Pebble Beach

• Shopping!

• Bruno’s Market

• Mission Ranch Restaurant

• Carmel River State Beach

• Bixby Creek Bridge

• Pfeiffer Beach

• The Sur House

• McWay Falls

Day 4: San Luis Obispo

• Stay: Granada Hotel & Bistro

• Avila Valley Barn / Market

• Pirates Cove

• Avila Beach

• Old West Cinnamon Rolls

• Nate’s on Marsh

• Luna Red

Day 5: Santa Barbara

• Stay: Drift Santa Barbara

• Shopping on State Street

• The Lark

Day 6: Santa Monica & Los Angeles

• Stay: Palihouse Santa Monica

• Malibu Beach day

• Malibu Farm

• Erewhon

• Great White

• Venice Beach

Day 7: Carlsbad

• Stay: Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

• Carlsbad State Beach

• Stone Steps Beach

• Blue Whale Cafe

Day 8: La Jolla

• Stay: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

• Beach day!

This trip was a bucket-list driving experience—daunting and exciting. Full of adventure and car time. Perfect for our first anniversary.