California Highway 1 Private Tour | A Road Trip You Must Experience in Your Lifetime

A winter vacation in California is complete with just one trip along Highway 1. Spectacular mountain views, vast ocean scenery, charming small towns, and orange-hued sunsets – all the romantic sights can be seen on this journey. 📝【Travel Guide】 Highway 1 is enjoyable year-round, and winter is a popular time to visit California due to its pleasant climate. It is recommended to plan at least 3 days for the trip to ensure a comfortable experience. 🚗【Route Suggestions】 D1️⃣: San Francisco → Half Moon Bay → Highway 1 → Pigeon Point Lighthouse → Monterey Town → Old Fisherman's Wharf → 17-Mile Drive → Carmel-by-the-Sea D2️⃣: Bixby Creek Bridge → Hearst Castle → Elephant Seal Beach → Hearst San Simeon State Park D3️⃣: San Luis Obispo → Solvang (Danish Town) → Santa Barbara → Santa Monica Beach → Los Angeles 📷【Must-See Stops Along the Way】 🚩Charming Small Towns Monterey Town Fresh seafood and, if you're lucky, whale watching. The town is small but a great place to experience authentic Californian life. Carmel-by-the-Sea A romantic seaside art town with fairy-tale-style restaurants and many art shops. Walk west along the main street to see the ocean. Solvang (Danish Town) The town features many Danish-style buildings and windmills. You can take a horse-drawn carriage tour, buy crafts, and taste authentic Danish cookies. Santa Barbara A town with over 300 sunny days a year, featuring sunny beaches, palm trees, and a picturesque pink church perfect for photos. 🚩Interesting Sights Bixby Creek Bridge A must-see spot on Highway 1, offering stunning views of the mountains and ocean from different angles. Pigeon Point Lighthouse An iconic lighthouse on the west coast. Sit on the benches below the lighthouse to enjoy the expansive ocean views. 17-Mile Drive A scenic road with charming coastal views and the famous Lone Cypress. Take your time to enjoy the scenery along the way. Elephant Seal Beach A beach where you can see groups of elephant seals sunbathing, offering a close-up view of this relaxing scene. Santa Monica Beach A 3-mile-long beach perfect for running or sunbathing. The beach is lively with an open-air amusement park where you can ride a roller coaster and watch the orange sunset.