The Perfect California Road Trip: Big Sur, Sonoma, & Yosemite

The Perfect Road Trip Route Through California

Thinking of road tripping through California? Then follow along with me on this one-week California route from the city of Los Angeles through the Northern coast of Big Sur & Monterey. We’ll go north to San Francisco with a stop in Guerneville, the cutest town in Sonoma Wine Country. Then, we’re heading east to Yosemite National Park for some hiking, waterfalls, and incredible views of rock formations and meadows.

If you’re more interested in road tripping through California’s national parks instead, you should check out this post next: My Epic 7-Day California National Parks Road Trip Route!

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Watch the Road Trip Video Below

In this video, I’m taking you along with me as I drive the Pacific coastline, into California’s wine country, and through one of the best national parks in the country. You’ll get to see the incredible landscapes, as varied as they are unique, and follow along through some of the state’s most charming and fascinating places on this iconic road trip. If you’re looking for a new way to explore the state, I think this road trip route is exactly what you’re looking for!

Is This Your Idea of the Perfect California Road Trip?

I hope you enjoyed my video, winding along what I think is one of the best California road trip routes in the state. Did I miss any cool areas, stop-offs, or destinations that deserve a visit along the way? Let me know what your favorite road trip route in the Golden State is in the comments below, along with any recommendations you have for other stops to add to my always-growing itinerary for the best road tripping route!