Pacific Coast Highway Travel Adventure - San Francisco To Santa Cruz



Do you only have a few days in California, but are really interested in doing one of those traditional scenic drives along the California coastal highway? We look forward to sharing with you our road trip planner with all of our favorite (and not so favorite) spots that you should definitely hit if you’re thinking of a small road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Driving Highway 1, or more commonly known as the Pacific Coast Highway, is something that everyone should have on their traveling bucket list (it’s definitely on ours)! But, we get it. Sometimes, life gets in the way and prevents you from making that kind of committed drive. If you only have a few days, consider flying into San Francisco and renting a car to drive to Santa Cruz. The drive, without stops, only takes about an hour and a half. 

Stop 1: Muir Beach

Muir Beach near San Francisco, California-road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway
Muir Beach near San Francisco, California-road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway

Muir Beach was our first stop during our road trip. It is located just 2 miles from Muir Woods National Monument and about 20 minutes from San Francisco. It’s a quiet beach, filled with mostly locals. It features wetlands, lagoons, and dunes that are currently in the process of being restored. Many shorebirds, amphibians, salmon, trout, and marshy call this beautiful beach their home.




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