The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

This is a full 2-week road trip up the California Coast, starting from the warm shores of San Diego and ending with the towering redwoods of Humboldt. Some of the days are optional extensions that can be cut if you only have a shorter time. Each day focuses on NATURE, including our favorite hikes, sunrise & sunset spots, beautiful vistas, and more. We've linked added intel like hiking routes and dispersed camping locations. We've also added some of our top bakeries, breweries, and other spots to check out along the drive. This guide has almost 90 individual recommendations and represents the best of our accumulated knowledge over years of road trips. The included interactive map makes it super simple to plot your own route! Use this as your main resource, or combine it with your own research to craft your ideal journey. Be sure to tag us in your trip photos! @theloverspassport

As a California native, I spend a lot of time by the ocean at seaside resorts. Here is a list of my favorite hotels along the California coast from Mendocino to San Diego. Stay at these plush resorts for fabulous spas, views, concierges, and world-class dining. Save yourself hours of research by choosing from my list of recommendations -- this is the same list I give my friends and family who always ask me where to go! ☀️ Free guide developed by yours truly 🦄 I’m available to build custom itineraries 🐠 Check out my other guides!