Start your trip in san francisco, where you can fly into san francisco international airport and rent a car. Endless sunshine, worldclass theme parks, incredible outdoor experiencesdiscover why california is the ultimate road trip destination. This is the worlds largest international and regional book awards competition, so i am humbled to be recognized by this fine organization. The stretch of route 1 south of san francisco is, quite possibly, the best place for a family road trip.
Me and my partner are planning a 2 week road trip in california, looking at. Finish the day by watching the sun slide into the pacific from the outdoor deck of neptunes netwhile enjoying fresh seafood. See them all with moon california road trip as your guide. Classic california road trip package 7night stay from san diego to half moon bay. With moon california road trips practical tips, detailed itineraries, and local expertise, youre ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. This pacific coast highway california pch route 1 road trip planner will show you how to discover one of the most spectacular road trips on earth. With moon california road trip s practical tips, detailed itineraries, and local expertise, youre ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Planning a pacific coast highway road trip from san. Note that depending on the time of year, access to yosemite can be restricted due to snow, so you have to take the longer way round. Half moon bay rests on the pacific coast between forested hills and some of the most beautiful coastlines that california has to offer, and is located approximately 25 miles south of san francisco. In the city, spend a few hours in the thoughtprovoking san francisco museum of modern art and have a creative snack at the museums in situ.
Crisscross the country on americas classic twolane highways with road trip usa. Theyve been dubbed americas best idea for a reason. I am proud and pleased to announce that moon california road trip won the gold medal for best travel guidebook from the 2016 independent publisher book awards. With moon pacific coast highway road trips practical tips, detailed itineraries, and insiders view, youre ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Spend four days touring san francisco and the coast with this northern california road trip itinerary. The yellow brick road has nothing on highway 101 a route to beaches, lakes, valleys, and internationally soughtout cities. Planning a california pacific coast highway road trip. Classic california road trip package pacifica hotels. Hit the road with moon travel guides see the vast natural beauty and glittering cities of the american west on this epic adventure. Moon california road trip by stuart thornton moon travel. Starting from californias northern border with oregon and stretching all the way down to san diego the route takes round ten hours to complete at a leisurely pace with no stops.
Over 40 easytouse maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with sitetosite mileage, driving times, and detailed. California road trip 2019 california forum tripadvisor. The ultimate california road trip itinerary the planet d. But its not the only scenic, unforgettable road trip in california by far. With the official reopening of highway 1, so much of californias natural beauty awaits on one of the most famous and breathtaking drives in the world. San francisco is the perfect place to end your road trip. Stops on our onemonth california road trip up and down i5, 101, and highway 1 from shasta to santa cruz to san diego and other places in between. Santa monica promises endless sunshine averaging 340. Moon guide california road trip has great itineraries as does lonely planet. Over km youll see stunning coastal views, seaside villages, untouched forest and make your way through some sunny wine. Let moon ride shotgun with this travel guide to classic california road trips. Best pacific coast highway road trip planner california.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. From the waterfalls of yosemite and the colorful grand canyon to the hollywood walk of fame and the golden gate bridge, cruise through the best of the west with moon california road trip. Hit the road with moon travel guides the pch is an epic journey. Named as one of the most scenic drives in america, californias state highway 1 or the pacific coast highway road trip is well worth the hype. But its not the only scenic, unforgettable road trip in californiaby far. Moon california road trip third edition by stuart thornton. Inside moon california road trip youll find maps and driving tools. In this itinerary blog post, we will talk about all.
See the vast natural beauty and glittering cities of the american west on this epic adventure. The one where i prep for our threeweek road trip around california. Enjoy, and check out the fullcolor 2015 edition of moon california road trip for detailed driving instructions and itineraries for your trip. Driving tips for a california road trip hachette book group.
Moon california road trip playlist hachette book group. Half moon bay road trip 121 huell howser archives at. I have explored every best place to discover along the pacific coast highway along the central coast of california for the past 35 years. Nature is quickly restoring itself and wildlife is brazenly taking back its territory with a newfound freedom to roam. The book, which features routes, travel tips, and suggestions from a collection of moon authors, is. Top road trips in california iconic coastline, vibrant urban centers, and wild beauty await on these cla iconic coastline, vibrant urban centers, and wild beauty await on these classic western routes top road trips in california amazing eastern sierra road trip take an unforgettable drive past aspenstudded lakes, otherworldly landscap. Just as on earth, major industry on the moon spawns the necessary supporting infrastructure, which in turn, also profits. Over the past five years, i was very lucky to have the opportunity to visit many of the towns and citys along the golden coast. By elizabeth linhart veneman, author of moon northern california spend four days touring san francisco and the coast with this northern california road trip itinerary. How to plan the perfect california road tripand where to stay.
The moon road trip series are travel guides that highlight the destination. Try moon california road trip or moon pacific northwest road trip. The converted space is ideal, because it also gives visitors the chance to be on the beach and close to the redwoods at butano state park as well as the northern elephant seals just seven miles. The top destinations in the west are within a days drive of one. Californias miles of highways through idyllic countryside and along the sparkling pacific make it a perfect road trip destination. Perfect for families, international visitors, or budget travelers hoping to see the best while traveling by car, these strategic road trip planners tell you where to go, what to see, and how long youll be. Start your trip in san francisco, where you can fly into san francisco international airportand rent a car. Consider one of these 10 classic road trips, rich with magical scenery like pounding surf, rolling hills, waterfalls, and plenty of wineries. You can also recognize it by its abbreviation pch, california coast road trip, pacific coast road trip, route 1, highway 101 through washington and oregon, or even just highway 1 in california.
The pacific coast highway is well known as one of the most scenic drives in the world. Psss tell dorthy she should have followed the golden coast. In 1994, two years before she and husband mark sedenquist launched the site, they started a road trip that changed everything. Moon california road trip by avalon travel overdrive. Cable cars and candycolored victorian houses known as the painted ladies are also a. The ultimate pacific coast highway road trip itinerary what is the pacific coast highway. My 3 favorite northern california camping spots moon. And of course, well pack up and bring home all the souvenirs weve found on our 2,730 km 1,700 mile road trip on the moon. From the waterfalls of yosemite and the colourful grand canyon to the hollywood walk of fame, cruise through the best of the american west with moon california road trip. A photography guide and california road trip ideas, brought to you by navdy and a california girl that knows the state more than most. Half moon bay road trip 121 25 sep 2003 4 oct 2016 road trip.
Exploring california via road trip with moon california road trip moon travel guides recently released an allnew guidebook, moon california road trip. Thing is, your wallet doesnt, which is why we put together this. Go clay pigeon shooting, hike 450 wooded acres, or play the famous golf course at dromoland castle. And if you prefer your trips with an extra helping of quirky local activities and offbeat experiences, take a look at the 2015. Use this itinerary as a starting point for planning what is sure to be a honeymoon road trip to remember. Its a true pleasure to know that california road trip has taken home a coveted ippy award. You love the west coasts most iconic road trips, and you love a good undertheradar california road trip. Northern california coast road trip in 5 days san francisco san francisco bay area day 1. Avoid driving in or through san francisco during rush hour traffic, typically weekdays 7am9am and 4pm6pm, though serious congestion can occur at other times. Driving along the california pacific coast highway is perhaps one of the greatest road trips in the world.
By elizabeth linhart veneman, author of moon northern california. Wake up early for a drive on highway 1 from santa cruz less than two hours 80 miles to san francisco. Stuart thornton writer author of moon travel handbooks. I dont think there is any state in the us that is better for driving than california weve taken a lot of road trips around the world and california is right up there as one of the. A california road trip will take you along incredible coastal highways, through, deserts, and sand dunes, and around lake and mountains. Moon california road trip by stuart thornton moon travel guides. The top destinations in the west are within a days drive of one another. Driving route 1 is an iconic california experience, and one thats made immeasurably easier by the fact that the road passes through cities and towns that are equipped for visitorsmeaning that the hotels and restaurants you pass along the way are each worthy destinations in and of themselves. Therefore, i am happy to provide you with this popular pch.
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