A Coastal California Road Trip. Driving Route 1 is an iconic California experience, and one that’s made immeasurably easier by the fact that the road passes through cities and towns that are equipped for visitors—meaning that the hotels and restaurants you pass along the way are each worthy destinations in and of themselves.

We recommend driving from north to south; the view puts your car on the ocean side of the road, letting you look out unobstructed by other cars. And while the trip can be easily extended north as far as Fort Bragg and south through Orange County and San Diego, SF and LA both make convenient and lively bookends (and keep the trip to a length that can be thoroughly conquered in less than a week). Watch Blaze You Out Mediafire. San Francisco. The trickiest thing about starting in San Francisco? The city has so much to explore that you may not actually want to leave. If you do decide to stay for a few days, our personality- based guides cover all the bases, and the health- centric version is good prep for a week of road trip snacking.

Half Moon Bay. South of San Francisco, hook up with Route 1 in Daly City—from there it will take you straight to the coast. Among the sweet little towns you’ll pass is Half Moon Bay, a sleepy (and a bit chilly) beach community with a very walkable main street that makes a perfect first pit- stop. STAYRitz Carlton Half Moon Bay. Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean to the west and an immaculate golf course to the North, this is hands- down one of Ritz Carlton’s best properties. During the day, book a tee time at one of their two championship golf courses, which wind along the cliffs overlooking the beach and the ocean with a very Pebble Beach vibe. In the early evening, order shared plates and drinks to one of the fire pits on the patio and watch the sun set over the cliffs (bring a sweater for this part—it gets chilly once the sun goes down).

DOVisit Half Moon Bay State Beach. The beach at Half Moon Bay is a very healthy width and quite long—perfect for meandering beach walks or setting up a picnic—and its size spreads everyone out, so somehow it never feels crowded. The water here is freezing and the waves can get dangerously big (you’re only fifteen minutes from Maverick’s), so it’s not necessarily a swimming destination, but the size of the surf does make for a hypnotizing view.

Carmel & Monterey. In addition to famous attractions like Pebble Beach and the Monterey Bay Aquarium (each very worthy of a visit), next- door neighbors Carmel and Monterey offer stunning coastlines that act as a more accessible preview to Big Sur. Their little downtowns are perfect for strolling, if a bit touristy.

STAYHotel Carmel. In a town that’s best known for old- school hotels and resorts, the just- opened Hotel Carmel is refreshingly youthful in spirit. The décor here is beachy in a Northern California kind of way (brass light fixtures, mud cloth pillows, and warm wood furniture), an atmosphere that’s continued in Brophy’s Tavern, the inviting pub on the first floor. DOPoint Lobos. Point Lobos is a state preserve with enough hiking trails and information centers that a visit here could easily eat up an entire day. It’s best explored by foot (arrive early, as latecomers have to park along the highway), so you can explore the wildflowers in the forests past the cliffs, then make your way down to the shore, where kids—and, honestly, adults too—can explore tide pools and climb around on the rocks.

There are plenty of seabirds to be seen year round, and in the spring, it’s common to find baby sea lions and their mothers sunning themselves on the beach. EATLafayette Bakery. This unassuming little bakery is nestled into a surprisingly cozy corner of an otherwise nondescript shopping mall along the side of the road.

The pastries (the croissants are especially great) are the real draw here, but you can also pick up salami sandwiches on fresh- baked baguettes, which make a lovely picnic lunch on the beach in Point Reyes. Photo: Samantha Danielle. EATValley Hills Deli. You’ll probably smell the barbecue at Valley Hills Deli before you see the tiny roadside spot, which smokes meats in- house every day. It doesn’t look like much, but the tri- tip sandwich is just as good as the locals say (not to mention that it’s the perfect lunch to snag on the way out of town). Big Sur. This place doesn’t need an introduction—it’s on everyone’s bucket list.

Our advice: Give yourself a day or two, so you have enough time to soak it all in. STAYVentana and Tree Bones. The Post Ranch Inn gets all the attention, so it’s easy to forget that there are actually a few other great places to stay here.

Nearby Ventana offers plenty of luxury, plus an excellent spa (complete with Japanese soaking tubs). For a less pricey option, try Tree Bones, a glamping operation that offers outfitted yurts, bare campsites, and practically everything in between—between the multicolored yurts and the organic gardens, it definitely evokes the hippie- influenced history of the place.

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EATBig Sur Bakery. Don’t let the cozy building and the rustic feel of BSB fool you—this place has some serious food. Baker Michelle Rizzolo (who trained at La Brea Bakery) and the rest of the tight- knit team here churn out California- style seasonal dishes alongside excellent coffee, flavorful sourdoughs, and pastries that visitors line up for. Come for brunch to try their most famous dish, a breakfast pizza cooked in their wood- fired oven. EATNepenthe. Nepenthe’s original owners, Lolly and Bill Fassett, actually came to Big Sur in the late ‘4.

The long- standing restaurant is made from redwood and bricks that Lolly made by hand, and the Fassetts (their children and grandchildren still run the place) are an important piece of Big Sur history. The restaurant is every bit as charming and laid- back as it was during their time, and their famous Ambrosia Burger is still the thing to order.

DRINKPost Ranch Inn. Whether or not you opt for a room here, stop in to the bar for a drink. You’d be hard pressed to find a bar anywhere with a better view. For obvious reasons, time it around sunset if you can.

DOVisit New Camaldoli Hermitage. The enormity of Big Sur has a way of nurturing spirituality in its visitors, so it’s no surprise that this peaceful monastery has been operating in Big Sur for more than fifty years.

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Day visitors can join them for the eucharist (weekdays and Saturdays at 1. For a more immersive experience, they actually host visitors in a limited number of small rooms. DOHike in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

This park can be a bit touristy (it’s the place where everyone takes the picture of the gorgeous turquoise cove), but it’s pretty enough to merit a stop regardless. After you check out Mc. Way Falls, which is a quick walk from the parking lot, opt for one of the longer hikes, like Ewoldsen Trail, a 5- mile lollipop loop that shows off some gorgeous redwood forests and has a few more secluded viewpoints. If you happen to be here in December or January, the benches at the end of the Overlook trail are a great place to see whales migrating south. San Simeon. On your way out of Big Sur, you’ll slowly make your way into the rolling hills and relaxed beaches of San Simeon, which, if less dramatic than where you’ve just been, is just as beautiful. There aren’t too many places to stay here, so we prefer to make a few natural and cultural pit- stops and spend the night a bit farther south.