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TAKE THE ROAD. KEEP THE MEMORIES.

A Central Coast journey

San Francisco, California → San Luis Obispo, California

Travel south from San Francisco toward San Luis Obispo, choosing a coastal itinerary when current Highway 1 access permits.

One-way travel day
Your dayOne-way travel day
Set out fromSan Francisco, California
DiscoverPacific Coast Highway scenery
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

Travel south from San Francisco toward San Luis Obispo, choosing a coastal itinerary when current Highway 1 access permits.

A full coastal version can take much longer than an inland transfer; check closures and select a manageable set of stops.

Make it your day

Set out

Begin in San Francisco and choose your route toward San Luis Obispo, California.

Along the way

Travel south from San Francisco toward San Luis Obispo, choosing a coastal itinerary when current Highway 1 access permits. A full coastal version can take much longer than an inland transfer; check closures and select a manageable set of stops.

Arrive

Finish in San Luis Obispo, California. This is a one-way journey; a return drive is not included.

Plan the drive ↗

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.