Short Road Trip Itineraries (3-7 Days)
- roadworthyrental
- Jan 20
- 1 min read
San Francisco to Monterey & Big Sur – 300 Miles, 4 Days
Take Highway 1 to Monterey for Del Monte Beach and Cannery Row. Continue to Big Sur for Pfeiffer Beach and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Return via Carmel-by-the-Sea.
San Francisco to Santa Cruz – 150 Miles, 3 Days
A quick getaway to Santa Cruz for its beaches, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and West Cliff Drive. Add a stop at Half Moon Bay on the way.
Napa & Sonoma Wine Escape – 120 Miles, 3 Days
Visit Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley Wine Train, and Sonoma wineries like Gloria Ferrer. Camp at Skyline Wilderness Park or Glen Ellen for a relaxing retreat.
Lake Tahoe Adventure – 521 Miles, 4-5 Days
Drive to Lake Tahoe through Eldorado National Forest. Explore Sand Harbor, Donner Memorial State Park, and Truckee before returning via Sacramento.
Yosemite National Park – 360 Miles, 3-5 Days
Head to Yosemite for Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, and hiking trails. Camp at Del Valle Regional Park or near the park entrance for easy access.'
San Francisco to Pismo Beach – 460 Miles, 5-7 Days
Travel along Highway 1 through Monterey, Big Sur, and San Luis Obispo. Relax at Pismo Beach and enjoy coastal views before heading back.
Muir Woods & Point Reyes – 80 Miles, 3 Days
Stay local with a trip to Muir Woods National Monument and Point Reyes National Seashore. Camp or stay nearby for a peaceful nature escape.
These itineraries offer quick adventures for a long weekend or a short getaway, all starting from San Francisco.
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