From the redwoods of Mendocino to the cliffs of Big Sur and the beaches of Santa Barbara, this tour pairs jaw-dropping ocean views with hand-picked wineries, farm-to-table dinners, and quiet overnight stays at premier coastal RV resorts. Every stop has been personally scouted; every meal has been pre-vetted; every overlook is timed for golden hour.
Highlights
What you'll see
- 8 ocean-view RV resorts pre-booked
- 12 hand-picked dining reservations
- Private wine tasting in Carmel
- Sunset viewing schedule for every coastal stop
Day by day
Daily itinerary
01Mendocino Arrival
Activities
- RV pickup and orientation
- Cliffside walk at Mendocino Headlands
Dining
- Dinner at Cafe Beaujolais
To see
- Sunset over the Pacific from Russian Gulch
02Mendocino to Bodega Bay
AI pick110 mi
Activities
- Coastal driving
- Stop at Point Arena Lighthouse
Dining
- Lunch at Spud Point Crab Co.
- Dinner at Terrapin Creek
To see
- Bodega Head whale watching
03Bodega Bay to Half Moon Bay
95 mi
Activities
- Stinson Beach photo stop
- Muir Woods short loop
Dining
- Sam's Chowder House
To see
- Pillar Point tide pools
04Half Moon Bay to Monterey
AI pick80 mi
Activities
- 17-Mile Drive
- Pebble Beach overlook
Dining
- Passionfish in Pacific Grove
To see
- Monterey Bay Aquarium evening visit
05Monterey to Big Sur
AI pick65 mi
Activities
- Bixby Bridge stop
- Pfeiffer Beach purple sand
Dining
- Nepenthe lunch with a view
To see
- McWay Falls at golden hour
06Big Sur to San Luis Obispo
130 mi
Activities
- Elephant seal viewing at Piedras Blancas
- Hearst Castle option
Dining
- Novo Restaurant in SLO
To see
- Bishop Peak hike at sunset
07San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
AI pick110 mi
Activities
- Solvang Danish village stop
- Santa Ynez wine country drive
Dining
- Private wine tasting and dinner pairing
To see
- Stearns Wharf at dusk
08Santa Barbara Farewell
Activities
- Beach morning
- RV return
Dining
- Brunch at Brophy Brothers
To see
- Final sunset on the pier
Survey
Route map
Interactive survey coming soon. Daily mileage and waypoints are listed in the itinerary above.
Field notes
Traveler reviews
"Best trip we've taken in 20 years of RVing. The pacing was perfect."
"Loved that every dinner pick was on point. No flops."