Planning a California road trip (late March).
Keeping 2 nights in Yosemite and doing Highway 1 southbound.
Does this pacing look reasonable, or would you adjust nights anywhere? Anything I’m missing out on, or should add to the trip? This is my first trip to the US, keen to do it well, all suggestions are appreciated!
Day 1 – San Francisco
Arrival, waterfront / Fisherman’s Wharf
Day 2 – San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, viewpoints
Day 3 – Yosemite Area
Drive from SF (4–4.5 hrs), Tunnel View, Yosemite Falls
Day 4 – Yosemite Area
Full Yosemite Valley day
Day 5 – Carmel / Monterey
Drive from Yosemite (4.5–5 hrs), Carmel village & beach
Day 6 – Cambria
Highway 1: Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls (5–6 hrs scenic)
Day 7 – Los Angeles
Drive via Santa Barbara (4–5 hrs total)
Day 8 – Los Angeles
Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica
Day 9 – Depart LA