Boudin Bakery Cafe

For the past couple of years, Sarah, my best friend from college, and I have planned a girls trip in the winter months to escape the seasonal depression of Denver and Chicago. It's one of my favorite weekends of the year filled with self-care, shopping, fresh air, and copious cups of tea. We intentionally plan this weekend to have little to no plan so we can be more present. There's no better place to unwind than along the California Coast. Everything in this guide has been tried and vetted by yours truly! As always, I'm happy to help you plan a custom itinerary for your trip to Big Sur! Just reach out to me directly (:

I will share the boutique hotels we stayed in during our 5-day Pacific Coast Highway road trip. Starting in San Francisco, we made our way down the coast staying in the most charming boutique hotels along the way. Stops included Carmel and Santa Barbara. Interested in recreating the entire trip? Be sure to check out my detailed daily 6-day itinerary with all the stays, eats, and views along the way with an interactive map included.

This is the ULTIMATE TWO-WEEK CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP. I was born and raised in San Diego, California, and have spent years exploring all the corners of the Golden State. I've distilled a lifetime of California adventures into this epic 14-day itinerary that will showcase the best California has to offer, Grab your copy today!