Destination - San Francisco, California

Coastal Scenery
- Drive one of America's most famous scenic highways with stunning Pacific views.
Marine Wildlife
- See migrating gray whales, sea lions, and seals.
- Scuba dive in one of the richest underwater habitats in the world.
Historic Missions, Homes and Lighthouses
- Visit historic Spanish-Franciscan missions.
- See one of America's great "palaces" - Hearst Castle.
- Hear tales of shipwrecks and more at historic lighthouses.
Shopping
- Carmel-by-the-Sea: Browse enchanting shops and a thriving arts & music scene in an unforgettable ocean setting.
- Monterey: Walk the “Path of History” through the old capital of Spanish California, or visit the boutiques and restaurants of John Steinbeck's “Cannery Row” and Old Fisherman's Wharf.
Byways
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Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway - California
Length: 72.0 miles / 115.9 km
Time to Allow: 1.5 hours to drive or five hours to experience the bywaySee more information for Route 1 - Big Sur Coast HighwaySan Francisco International Airport, California
Distance from Byway: 110 miles / 176.0 km,
Travel Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
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Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway - California
Length: 57.0 miles / 91.7 km
Time to Allow: One hour to drive or two hours to see the entire byway.See more information for Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast BywaySan Francisco International Airport, California
Distance from Byway: 184 miles / 294.4 km,
Travel Time: 3 hours 44 minutes
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