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What’s the best route from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

I’m planning a getaway to Los Angeles with my partner for a week. I know it’s not a short drive and would love to spend a day or two checking out stops. What’s the best route there from San Francisco?

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Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A getaway to the City of Angels sounds like a great time! The best route from
San Francisco
to
Los Angeles
is along the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1). While it may take longer than other routes—roughly 8 hours and 31 minutes, to be exact—the extra time is well worth it.
On the drive, you’ll be passing some of the most stunning coastal views, pristine beaches, incredible forest and nature trails, vineyards, upscale golf courses, traditional Californian seaside towns and villages, multi-million dollar mansions, and so much more.
Here are some places in
California
that are a must-see for your road trip:
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