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Los Angeles to San Francisco, USA

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The Los Angeles to San Francisco route traces one of the most iconic road trips in the United States, running along the California coast through a striking mix of landscapes, cities, and culture. Travellers typically drive the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), passing dramatic clifftop scenery, Big Sur's rugged coastline, Hearst Castle, and charming towns like Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Los Angeles anchors the south with its beaches, entertainment industry, and sprawling urban energy, while San Francisco offers the Golden Gate Bridge, Victorian neighbourhoods, and a world-class food scene. The route attracts independent and group travellers alike for its flexibility, scenic variety, and the freedom to stop wherever the road calls.

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Los Angeles to San Francisco, USA · 11 days

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Western Wonders USA: Self-Launched LA to San Francisco Road Trip

The classic American West road trip — Hollywood to the Golden Gate — reimagined as a self-launched adventure. This 11-day route covers LA, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite, Monterey and San Francisco. Instead of paying for a guided coach tour, you'll rent a car (or book shared shuttles/buses between stops), stay in well-rated budget hotels and hostels, and book activities directly or via GetYourGuide. All the same iconic landmarks, roughly half the price. Costs are estimated per person based on two people sharing a rental car and twin/double rooms.

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