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I've done this roadtrip myself (although opposite direction) and you will LOVE it! Some of the highlights for me were:
Carmel by the Sea - Doris Day owns a hotel there called the Cypress Inn (it's adorable, worth the stay!)
San Simeon - William Randolph Hearst's mansion- as we were limited on time we only got to go on one of the tours (there were about 3 or 4 I think)- I would recommend spending a couple of days though to see the entire estate, if you're into history & architecture as much as I am!
Santa Barbara is also a nice place to stop, although we stayed the night in Pismo Beach.
Santa Monica obviously is a Must-See, the Pier is old school awesome
Finally, although it's South of LA- make sure you check out the Queen Mary in Long Beach!
In LA, I've always opted to stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt, I know it's expensive but the history of the place is priceless
If you go to the hearst Mansion then go back down the road a bit to Pismo Beach and have a meal at F McClintocks Steakhouse. Best food I've eaten on the road and a great view of the ocean while dining.
You may also want to stop at Solvang, a great little Dutch Village just off the Hwy.
Google these 2 place for more info.
There are scenic areas all along the way, like Monterey Bay and it's Sea Museum, Carmel for it's unusual beauty, Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach, Solvang, Santa Babara, Vanguard Air Facility where they shoot off a lot of satellite rockets, historic lighthouses, Malibu Beach, San Diego and it's zoo or the Naval Yards, just to name a few spots along the coastal highway.
Here are a ton of places to choose from this google section. sightseeing along california highway 1 - Google Search
Sept 17-24 will be traveling from SFO - LAX, what stops do you guys recommend? Or even best places to stay?
Will be arriving at SFO 1030am, leaving LAX 930PM.
From the first sentence it appears you are traveling from SFO to LAX the last sentence seems to have you Leaving LAX at 9;30 pm and arriving in SFO at 10am ,wouldnt that mean driving all night?
I got something wrong..
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You may also want to stop at Solvang, a great little Dutch Village just off the Hwy.
Uhmmm ... not *Dutch*, but wannabee Danish.
Except for the *fresh* stuff you can eat, all the souvenirs are often labeled *Made in Taiwan* .
They do have bloody good tasting bread !!
I agree with the direction of the trip one should take on Highway 1.
Better going south.
Uhmmm ... not *Dutch*, but wannabee Danish.
Except for the *fresh* stuff you can eat, all the souvenirs are often labeled *Made in Taiwan* .
They do have bloody good tasting bread !!
I agree with the direction of the trip one should take on Highway 1.
Better going south.
LOL, quite a few google sites for Solvang call it a Dutch City, many others call it Danish.
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