And while the 17-mile drive through Pebble Beach (where the Lone Cypress resides) passes through an exclusive neighborhood with gorgeous homes and offers great views of the coast, it doesn’t quite warrant the admission fee given what you have in store ahead. Take in harbor views at Fisherman’s Wharf and, if you want to check out marine life on land, take a spin around the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It’ll take you anywhere between two to three hours before you hit the seaside town that has been made even more famous on the HBO hit Big Little Lies. Your GPS will tell you to take 280 or 101 for the fastest route, but don’t forget you’re here for a reason, and that’s to take the longer, much more scenic Highway 1. Afterward, venture back to Hayes Valley for an aperitif at new champagne bar The Riddler before dinner at State Bird Provisions, where dim sum–style plates of modern Californian fare with an Asian influence are carted around the dining room, ready for your taking.ĭay 3 Pick up your rental car early in the morning and drive over to Tartine Manufactory, where bread is made in-house daily and a breakfast sandwich is the perfect way to start your day, before you hit the road for Monterey (preferably by 8:00 a.m. Walk it off in the eclectic Mission District and keep your eyes peeled for vibrant murals (Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley are two great places to start). Follow that up with a trip to Veer & Wander (if you want a quick snack on the way, swing by 20th Century Café for a slice of fluffy Russian honey cake or Salt & Straw for some inventive ice cream), where the beauty salon has a brilliant selection of products for purchase, Le Point for another well curated clothing boutique, and Taylor Stitch for great shirting and basics.īy now it’s time for lunch and you won’t want to miss out on La Taqueria, a no-frills eatery serving up some of the best burritos in San Francisco. It’s certainly the city’s coolest concept store, carrying designers like Rosie Assoulin, Creatures of the Wind, and Of Rare Origin. Up first: Hero Shop, the brainchild of former Vogue editor Emily Holt. Otherwise, fill your time with a little shopping (yes, there’s more to this techie city than hoodies and jeans). And if you’ve still got some energy before you call it a night, enjoy The Battery’s cozy courtyard with a tipple from the bar. Make sure not to skip out on their bread and butter-both house-made, both incredible. This 28-seat restaurant sources seasonal ingredients from local farms for their ever-changing nine-course tasting menu. After you’ve toured the famed former federal penitentiary, wander over to Fisherman’s Wharf where you’ll see hundreds of sea lions at Pier 39, but skip the touristy shops and head back to your room to recharge and freshen up before a stellar dinner at Sons & Daughters. For dessert, venture over to their neighbor Humphry Slocombe for a scoop of Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee ice cream or Golden Gate Bakery in nearby Chinatown for egg tarts that rival those of Hong Kong (just make sure they’re open the owners have a very sporadic vacation schedule) before you make a beeline to Alcatraz. and pick up some fresh (and sustainable) mollusks for lunch. Once you’ve dropped off your bags, go down the street to Hog Island Oyster Co. With only 15 accommodations, it’s intimate and, thankfully, quiet. Head straight from the airport to The Battery, a chic member’s club that also doubles as a hotel. To help you embark on this adventure, we’ve put together a comprehensive itinerary on where to stop along the way as well as mini guides to the major cities you’ll be passing through.ĭay 1 If you can, nab a flight that’ll get you to San Francisco by noon to make the most of your first day. Plus, it also makes it easier to pull over at viewing points and take those FOMO-inducing Instas. The key is to start in San Francisco and head down to Los Angeles so that you’re riding along the Pacific Coast. After eight months, the bridge reopened on October 13, and with most of the freeway now clear, the prodigious drive is calling your name. Regarded as not only one of the best road trips in the United States but also in the world, the coastal cruise down this major State Route is on many a bucket list. In order to get from one end to the other, residents had to hike up and down a steep trail vehicular access was cut off, and so was Highway 1. California’s crown jewel was now divided into what the locals referred to as the north and south, indicating which side of the overpass you were on. When Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge collapsed earlier this year, Big Sur came to a bit of a halt.
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