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This Map is all of my favorite hikes and some other scenic places located on the drive between Santa Barbara and Monterey/Big Sur. Each time I visit or do a new one, I'll add it to this map & update it. If you unlock it now, you'll continue getting my updates! Each hike contains specific info about what to expect as well as coordinates and trail maps.

Fall in love with the OTHER Bay Area! I spent 10 days exploring in and around Monterey and these were my top favorites to add to any Monterey Bay itinerary!

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 !

Having only one day in SF might not feel like enough time, but there's actually a lot you can do. This itinerary is perfect to tack on to a trip to other destinations like Yosemite, Tahoe, Napa, or Monterey. You'll be able to see a few classic San Francisco spots and explore the neighborhood.

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 (:

My family and I embarked on an unforgettable road trip last summer (2023). This journey was a dream come true for me, as I had meticulously planned the itinerary several years in advance. One of the absolute highlights was experiencing the majesty of Avenue of The Giants, fulfilling a long-standing desire to behold the towering trees along this stunning route. Our road trip through northern California offered an abundance of awe-inspiring landscapes, from majestic mountains to picturesque beaches. We were able to cross off must-see destinations such as Yosemite, the Redwoods, Lake Tahoe, and Big Sur from our bucket list, and were pleasantly surprised by a few hidden gems along the way.

Discover the best of the West Coast's national parks with this diverse itinerary. From majestic Crater Lake to stunning Redwoods, picturesque Napa & Sonoma, and iconic Yosemite and Sequoia, this road trip has it all! Enjoy scenic drives, breathtaking hikes, and indulgent wine tastings. With carefully planned driving times, you'll wake up at each destination ready to explore.

Obviously there are thousands of spots but these are all absolute must tries!

"List of cool viewpoints, hikes, parks, and nature destinations."

"🌴✨ California Dreaming: Your Ultimate Travel Guide! 🌞🌊 Explore the Golden State's hottest spots with us! From the iconic palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills to the breathtaking cliffs of Big Sur, we've curated the ultimate California adventure. 🚗🌅 Discover hidden gems in Joshua Tree National Park, ride the waves in Malibu, and savor farm-to-table cuisine in Napa Valley. 🍷🍇 Get ready for sun-soaked days, star-studded nights, and unforgettable memories! Follow along as we take you on a journey through the best of California. 📸🌴 #CaliforniaDreaming #TravelGoals #WestCoastWanderlust"

"Big Sur, one of the world’s most unforgettable stretches of coastline. This roughly 90 mile long stretch of redwood and fog trimmed waterfront between Carmel by the Sea and Hearst Castle draws you (and writers like Henry Miller and Beat Generation darling Jack Kerouac) in with a magic allure that is almost palpable. This is, quite simply, a place you want to be: bluffs, sea and sky. The classic drive through Big Sur, along twisting Highway 1, offers plenty of pullovers at places like seen it in a million car commercials Bixby Bridge. Stop at parks along the coastline and look up to see endangered California condors, North America’s largest birds, or look down to scan the swells for migrating whales or sea otters floating among dense beds of kelp, California’s signature seaweed." - Visit California

My go-to foods here in San Gabriel Valley (SGV). Many of the places are local shops that I've visited for years.

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

Have you already made hotel reservations for your trip to Japan? It's better to book a hotel in Tokyo well in advance. I've compiled a list of 55 popular hotels suitable for family trips, business stays, luxurious vacations, and artistic boutique experiences! Don't forget to SAVE this map📍 ✅13 Luxury Hotels ✅11 Family-Friendly Hotels ✅9 Comfortable Capsule Hotels ✅12 Unique Boutique Hotels ✅10 Affordable Business Hotels Each note includes real reviews for your reference. Whether in Ueno, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Otemachi, or more, all chosen hotels are conveniently located for shopping and sightseeing, with easy access to stations.🧳👒🚃 Feel free to use this as a reference for planning your trip!🛫

Georgia’s second-biggest city is every bit as charming & hospitable as its nickname “The Hostess City of the South” implies. With its beautiful 18th-century architecture, dripping Spanish moss, delectable food, and variety of things to do, there’s no doubt that spending one day in Savannah, GA, is always worth it. Here's how to make the most of one day in this must-see destination.

Big Sur is a must visit location for any California road trip. Stretching out over 70 miles along Highway 1, Big Sur is home to rocky cliffs, stunning beaches, towering redwoods, an iconic bridge, and gorgeous sweeping views of the central California coastline. Big Sur is also home to ten state parks with numerous hiking and backpacking trails as well as plenty of campsites just off the coast. It's central location also makes it a perfect destination as part of a larger trip - it's just over 5 hours from Los Angeles and 2.5 hours from San Francisco. This guide includes: ⛰ Guides to the State Parks within Big Sur, and information on our favorite hikes 🚗 Points of interest along Highway 1 ⛺️ Places to stay 🍽 Restaurants to try ✨ Updates as we find new spots at no additional cost

From the time I fell in love with the Beach Boys music, I have been an ocean loving girl. I longed to go to the California coast and live the life, surfing, and lying on the beach all day. But growing up in the Southern part of the United States that never was to be. I never lost either my love of the beach/ocean or my desire to see the California coast, but it was a long, LONG time before I could make that dream come true. But finally I did, and believe me, it was all I hoped and imagined it would be. I traveled the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to Pismo Beach exploring every little place that looked fun, interesting or just spectacularly scenic. As you can imagine--I stopped a LOT. In this guide I will share with you all of the wonderful places I discovered. You too can live the dream. I also include many of the photos I took at each place.

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of the central coast of California! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things this area for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!