| 10 Tage Kalifornien: San Francisco, Yosemite, Highway 1 (Big Sur) & Los Angeles | 2026/2027 USD ($) |
|---|---|
| Duration & Pace | 10 days · 10 Tage · $2,250 – $3,800 |
| Key Stops | san-francisco → los-angeles |
| Transport | Designed for classic golden state road & coastal loop travel. Compare train, flight, and road-trip costs in USD ($) using our Amtrak & Rail Pass Calculator , $80 National Parks Pass Calculator , and US Trip Budget Calculator . |
Von der Golden Gate Bridge über das Yosemite Valley und den Pacific Coast Highway bis nach Santa Monica und Hollywood.
Day-by-day plan
San Francisco Arrival, Ferry Building & Cable Cars ·
Ride BART from SFO to Downtown, stroll the Embarcadero Ferry Building, and ride the Powell-Hyde Cable Car over Russian Hill.
Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge & Sausalito Ferry ·
Take the morning boat to Alcatraz, cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, and return by ferry before Mission burritos or Chinatown dim sum.
Drive to Yosemite National Park (4 hrs): Tunnel View & Valley Floor ·
Pick up your rental car, enter Yosemite via CA-120 or CA-140, stop at Tunnel View for El Capitan and Half Dome, and walk to Lower Yosemite Fall.
Yosemite: Mist Trail (Vernal Fall), Glacier Point & Mariposa Grove Sequoias ·
Hike the granite steps of the Mist Trail, admire high-country views from Glacier Point (late May–Oct), and walk among Giant Sequoias at Mariposa Grove.
Yosemite to Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea (3.5 hrs) ·
Descend to the Pacific coast for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach to fairytale Carmel.
Big Sur Coastline (Bixby Bridge & McWay Falls) to Central Coast ·
Drive across Bixby Creek Bridge and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (check Caltrans QuickMap for current Highway 1 through-access), continuing to Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo.
Santa Barbara ('The American Riviera') & Malibu to Santa Monica ·
Walk Santa Barbara's Stearns Wharf and Spanish Courthouse tower, then follow PCH past Malibu's El Matador Beach into Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach Bike Path & The Getty Center ·
Cycle the oceanfront Marvin Braude Trail from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Canals, then spend afternoon at the hilltop Getty Center.
Hollywood, Academy Museum / La Brea Tar Pits & Griffith Observatory Sunset ·
Explore Miracle Mile museums, walk through Beverly Hills, and watch sunset frame the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory.
Downtown LA Architecture / Grand Central Market or Studio Tour & LAX Departure ·
Grab breakfast at Grand Central Market opposite Walt Disney Concert Hall before returning your car at LAX.
Transport & pass notes
Designed for classic golden state road & coastal loop travel. Compare train, flight, and road-trip costs in USD ($) using our Amtrak & Rail Pass Calculator, $80 National Parks Pass Calculator, and US Trip Budget Calculator.
What to book ahead
- Apply for your $21 ESTA at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure (or verify visa validity).
- Book Amtrak Acela / Northeast Regional tickets or rental cars 4–8 weeks ahead for the lowest USD ($) rates.
- Reserve timed-entry slots for high-demand sights (Statue of Liberty Crown/Pedestal, Alcatraz, Capitol/White House tours, or Recreation.gov park entries) 30–90 days out.
Frequently asked questions
10 Tage Kalifornien: San Francisco, Yosemite, Highway 1 (Big Sur) & Los Angeles — Duration & Stops?
10 days covering san-francisco, los-angeles.
10 Tage Kalifornien: San Francisco, Yosemite, Highway 1 (Big Sur) & Los Angeles — Best Transport?
Designed for classic golden state road & coastal loop travel. Compare train, flight, and road-trip costs in USD ($) using our Amtrak & Rail Pass Calculator , $80 National Parks Pass Calculator , and US Trip Budget Calculator .
Is the $80 National Parks Pass recommended?
Yes—if your route visits 3 or more National Parks, the $80 annual pass saves money over $30–$35 individual entry fees.
How do I budget in USD ($) for 10 days?
Use our free US Trip Budget Calculator ($).