You should be able to stop at multiple points along the way and plan to spend at least double the time on road than what google maps might suggest. Here is my list of favorite stops along the way:
Big Sur : You won’t realize where to stop as you drive on this beautiful highway among the coast, clouds, mountains and cliffs. So take my advice and stop where you must along the Big Sur that starts roughly from Carmel south to San Simeon.
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Hearst Castle, San Simeon
Mountain View
San Francisco
Monterey
Avenue of the Giants
Portland, Oregon
More details on these places in the next few posts.
Natural Bridges State Beach
Glass Beach, Fort Bragg
Mendocino
Santa Cruz
Yosemite National Park
Santa Ynez Wine Country
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Have a fun trip!
Tiptoes!