The drive between San Francisco and Los Angeles is a commonly traversed route for many Californians, whether they take Highway 5, Highway 101, or the Pacific Coast Highway. All the routes have interesting things to see. Here are some of the best stops in Northern California that are located along the drive between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- Apple Campus, Cupertino
mitsosblog/Flickr The new spaceship campus built by Apple is a sight to see, as are many of the headquarters of Silicon Valley’s high-tech companies.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
LollyKnit/Flickr One of the most famous aquariums in the world, the Monterey Bay Aquarium will open your eyes to the wonders of the ocean.
- Duarte’s Tavern, Pescadero
Scooter B./Yelp At Duarte’s Tavern, you can taste some delicious artichoke soup that is famous among Bay Area residents. Find it at 202 Stage Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060.
- Pier 46 Seafood Restaurant, Templeton
Tiffany P./Yelp This unassuming little restaurant in Templeton serves up some delicious seafood. Try their famous Ahi tuna tacos for an unforgettable meal.
- Big Sur
chris donvaband/Flickr Equal parts romantic and outdoorsy, Big Sur is the perfect pit stop to see some gorgeous nature and take romantic walks on the beach.
- Solvang
Prayitno/Flickr This Danish town is so quaint and charming, you’ll want to move here permanently.
- San Luis Obispo
Rob Bulmahn/Flickr This friendly college town is filled with interesting history and culture. Check some of it out at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art.
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mitsosblog/Flickr
The new spaceship campus built by Apple is a sight to see, as are many of the headquarters of Silicon Valley’s high-tech companies.
LollyKnit/Flickr
One of the most famous aquariums in the world, the Monterey Bay Aquarium will open your eyes to the wonders of the ocean.
Scooter B./Yelp
At Duarte’s Tavern, you can taste some delicious artichoke soup that is famous among Bay Area residents. Find it at 202 Stage Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060.
Tiffany P./Yelp
This unassuming little restaurant in Templeton serves up some delicious seafood. Try their famous Ahi tuna tacos for an unforgettable meal.
chris donvaband/Flickr
Equal parts romantic and outdoorsy, Big Sur is the perfect pit stop to see some gorgeous nature and take romantic walks on the beach.
Prayitno/Flickr
This Danish town is so quaint and charming, you’ll want to move here permanently.
Rob Bulmahn/Flickr
This friendly college town is filled with interesting history and culture. Check some of it out at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art.
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