Explore Route 1

Home to some of the most breathtaking sights in America, travelers for years have chosen to take the eight-hour trek along Route 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles rather than the one-hour flight. Drive from dawn till dusk, or spend the night in Big Sur and split your trip up. Or, let someone do the driving for you. Starline Tours offers a three-day excursion by bus and train that will bring you the entire journey by way of Monterey, Central Coast, and San Luis Obispo. Prices range from $462 for a triple to $870 for a single.