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Call Of The Coast

Start: Lighthouse Field State Beach
End: Big Sur
1 - 2 Days, 7 Stops, 107 Miles

This highlight-filled drive from Santa Cruz to Big Sur showcases some of the most iconic views and attractions on Highway 1.

  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Family Fun
  • Aquariums & Zoos

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Call Of The Coast
Ryan Donnell

Trip Itinerary Overview

7 stops on this route

Stop 1

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach, Santa Cruz
Stop 2

Elkhorn Slough

1700 Elkhorn Rd, Watsonville
Stop 3

Cannery Row

700 Cannery Row, Monterey
SPOTLIGHT Stop 4

C Restaurant + Bar

750 Cannery Row, Monterey
Stop 5

Carmel-by-the-Sea

316 Ocean Ave #157, Carmel-By-The-Sea
Stop 6

Point Lobos State Reserve

62 CA-1, Carmel-By-The-Sea
Stop 7

Big Sur

Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur
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