Pacific Coast Highway map, distance, and route
California’s coast unfolding from Bay Area fog through Big Sur to Southern California sun. Explore the main stops, compare ways to travel, and watch the 965 km journey move across the map.
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Pacific Coast Highway at a glance
The essential stops and practical transport choices, in one view.
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San Francisco
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Big Sur
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Santa Barbara
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Los Angeles
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San Diego
Good to know
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The popular road-trip itinerary combines several California highways along the coast.
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Big Sur creates the signature cliff-side segment between the Bay Area and Southern California.
Quick answers
How long is the Pacific Coast Highway?
The map distance shown for Pacific Coast Highway is approximately 965 km. The actual distance can vary by road, rail, flight path, and chosen stops.
How can I animate the Pacific Coast Highway route?
Open this route in TripMap.Video, adjust the stops and transport, then export the animated map as a vertical, square, or widescreen video.
Animate your Pacific Coast Highway journey
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