Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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

Looking to take an epic California road-trip? This guide will take you through 7 California cities in 8 days, with the option to add on 2 days to your trip in San Diego. Cities in the guide include: - San Luis Obispo (day trip) - Big Sur (3 nights & day trip to Monterey Bay) - *hidden location* (day trip) - Pismo Beach or Morro Bay (1 night) - *hidden location* (1 night) - Santa Barbara & Montecito (2 nights) - San Diego (2 nights) This guide includes a mapped out itinerary that shares where to stay, places to eat, and things to do. It's mapped out so you won't feel rushed at each location, with carefully selected activities. Whether you are camping or staying at hotels, there will be recommendations to fit everyone's needs. This guide is family friendly & pet friendly accommodations are also included. Have questions regarding your itinerary? Email me at aly@alyandco.co !

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!