California 10-Day Road Trip
Ten days of the full California loop: San Francisco, Yosemite, Highway 1's Big Sur, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Days
10 days
Budget
1,800 USD
Style
Adventure
Destination
San Francisco
Road TripNatureBeaches
Trip overview
- Yosemite's granite
- Big Sur's bridges
- The full coast in ten days
Best time to visit
May–June and September–October open Tioga Pass and calm the coast.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · San Francisco
- 🌉09:00The bridge, the piers, Alcatraz
- 🌉
Day 2 · San Francisco
- 🚋09:30The cable cars, the Mission's murals
- 🚋
Day 3 · Yosemite
- 🏔️08:00The Valley's granite
- 🏔️
Day 4 · Yosemite
- 🌲09:00Glacier Point & the groves
- 🌲
Day 5 · Highway 1 south
- 🌉09:00Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur
- 🌉
Day 6 · Big Sur & the coast
- 🦭09:00McWay Falls to San Luis Obispo
- 🦭
Day 7 · Santa Barbara to LA
- 🌴09:30The missions and Malibu into the city
- 🌴
Day 8 · Los Angeles
- 🔭09:30The studios, Griffith, the observatory
- 🔭
Day 9 · San Diego
- 🦭09:00La Jolla, the Zoo, Sunset Cliffs
- 🦭
Day 10 · Departure
- ✈️10:00The burrito verdict; SAN or LAX
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,800 USD for 10 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September–October open Tioga Pass and calm the coast.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in San Francisco are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🍞
Tartine Manufactory
SF · $$
🌮
Grand Central Market
LA food hall · $$
🌯
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
San Diego · $
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