Coastal Highway Guidebook
Sightseeing
My favorite view of the bridge is from Marin Headlands. And best time to go is right before sunset.
9 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeMy favorite view of the bridge is from Marin Headlands. And best time to go is right before sunset.
Cute little town across the GG bridge with great views, Mediterranean charm and graceful boutique shops.
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
Cute little town across the GG bridge with great views, Mediterranean charm and graceful boutique shops.
If you ever wondered where those wedding photos with the gorgeous bridge backdrop were taken, this is it! A locals’ favorite to take in the unobstructed view of the bridge and the ocean and enjoy a glass of chardonnay while listening to the waves crashing ashore.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
If you ever wondered where those wedding photos with the gorgeous bridge backdrop were taken, this is it! A locals’ favorite to take in the unobstructed view of the bridge and the ocean and enjoy a glass of chardonnay while listening to the waves crashing ashore.
One of the best hikes in the city, and off the path of the scenic coastal highway. Highway recommend you hike down from the trail to the hidden beach. You won’t regret it. Great spot to visit any time of the year, but especially in the spring when all the wild flowers bloom.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailOne of the best hikes in the city, and off the path of the scenic coastal highway. Highway recommend you hike down from the trail to the hidden beach. You won’t regret it. Great spot to visit any time of the year, but especially in the spring when all the wild flowers bloom.
Underrated beach south of SF, great spot for beginner surfers, leisure hikers, or beachgoers. If you want to experience that NorCal beach vibe, this is a convenient spot off the coastal highway. Lunch or dinner at Peruvian Puerto 27 offers great ocean views.
14 locals recommend
Linda Mar
Underrated beach south of SF, great spot for beginner surfers, leisure hikers, or beachgoers. If you want to experience that NorCal beach vibe, this is a convenient spot off the coastal highway. Lunch or dinner at Peruvian Puerto 27 offers great ocean views.
Monterey
Fun beachtown with boardwalk, famous aquarium. Great spot for families.
Romantic village with quaint shops and restaurants. Popular among honeymooners, but great for family too. Also check out the scenic 17 mile drive through Pebble Beach
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueRomantic village with quaint shops and restaurants. Popular among honeymooners, but great for family too. Also check out the scenic 17 mile drive through Pebble Beach
Rugged beach with a water fall - this a must stop along the coastal highway.
35 locals recommend
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
52801 CA-1Rugged beach with a water fall - this a must stop along the coastal highway.
Danish village off the coastal highway. Great spot to stop by or even spend the night depending on how much time you have. A bit touristy, but the Danish connections makes it unique and worth a visit nonetheless.
128 locals recommend
Solvang
Danish village off the coastal highway. Great spot to stop by or even spend the night depending on how much time you have. A bit touristy, but the Danish connections makes it unique and worth a visit nonetheless.
Food scene
This fishing town is a great stop for lunch as you make your way south from SF. Plenty of decent options for fresh fish, crab, oysters, or clam chowder
280 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay
This fishing town is a great stop for lunch as you make your way south from SF. Plenty of decent options for fresh fish, crab, oysters, or clam chowder