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Monterey, Big Sur & the California Coast
The California Coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles is spectacular, and lends itself perfectly to a driving itinerary. South of San Francisco the coastal scenery kicks in and the drive is superb. The fishing town of Monterey is a great place to stop for a day or two, with an excellent aquarium, a pretty harbourfront and a National Marina Sanctuary waiting to be explored. California’s historic Spanish and Mexican roots are also evident here.
South of Monterey is upmarket Carmel, a pretty town with a genteel pace of life - perfect for a spot of well-heeled people-watching.
South again and you enter Big Sur, a classic stretch of Pacific Highway 1 and superb fly-drive territory. The 100 miles of craggy coastline offers dramatic views at every twist and turn, with no towns to speak of but an atmosphere all of its own.
Mark at Big Sur
“Driving the California Coast is one of the best fly-drive routes anywhere - the scenery is spectacular and there’s so much to see”
Getting to Monterey
Primary airport San Francisco
Flight time approx 11 hours
Time difference GMT -8
Driving times (approximate)
Monterey to San Francisco
- 2 hours 15 mins / 120 miles
Monterey to San Simeon
- 2 hours 30 mins / 95 miles
Monterey to Pismo Beach
- 3 hours 15 mins / 150 miles
Monterey to Yosemite Valley
- 3 hours 45 mins / 200 miles
Suggested places to stay
Monterey
Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area attractions.
***
from £90
per person
per night
Intercontinental Monterey The Clement
Monterey
Located in the heart of Monterey's historic Cannery Row, this luxury hotel boasts elegant accommodations, on-site dining options and modern amenities.
****
from £156
per person
per night
Suggested Itineraries
San Francisco, California Coast & Los Angeles Fly-Drive holiday
Explore the beautiful California Coast with this short California fly-drive, working your way from San Francisco to Los Angeles with stops in Monterey and Pismo Beach - travel via Carmel, Big Sur, Malibu, Santa Barbara and more.
10 nights
from £1635
per person
prices include flights,
car hire & hotels
LA, California Coast, San Francisco, Yosemite, Death Valley & Vegas Fly-Drive holiday
A superb California fly-drive itinerary taking in the California Coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco, along with Yosemite National Park and Death Valley, finishing in Las Vegas.
15 nights
from £2199
per person
prices include flights,
car hire & hotels
San Francisco, California Coast, Los Angeles, Palm Springs & San Diego Fly-Drive holiday
Drive from San Francisco to San Diego along the California Coast and inland to Palm Springs with this California fly-drive holiday. Visit Monterey, Big Sur, Pismo Beach, Los Angeles and the desert.
12 nights
from £1809
per person
prices include flights,
car hire & hotels
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