We're planning a trip to California in July. Flying to SF, spending a few days there, then driving to Hollywood before heading to Disney. I'd like to drive down the Pacific Coast Highway as I've heard / read about how beautiful it is, but I'm wondering what I can expect for the ACTUAL drive time along this route.
Here's the preliminary plan:
Day 4 (Saturday) - Leave SF - travel via Highway 1
- detour along 17 Mile Drive to see Peeble Beach (this is optional - I'm the only one in my family that really wants to do this)
- stop at Hearst Castle (this is the only "tourist" stop we're planning other than gas, restrooms and the occasional photo op)
- stay overnight somewhere around Pismo Beach / Santa Maria
Day 5 (Sunday) - Leave Pismo Beach
- travel to Venice Beach
- afternoon at Venice Beach
- drive to our hotel in Hollywood
Travel time wise, is that do-able? About how long are the ACTUAL drive times for SF to Pismo Beach (Google Maps says 5hrs 4min via Hwy 1) and for Pismo Beach to Venice Beach (Google says 3 hrs 21 min). I'm worried that Google estimates may be WAY off so any help from those familiar with this drive would be great. Thanks!
Here's the preliminary plan:
Day 4 (Saturday) - Leave SF - travel via Highway 1
- detour along 17 Mile Drive to see Peeble Beach (this is optional - I'm the only one in my family that really wants to do this)
- stop at Hearst Castle (this is the only "tourist" stop we're planning other than gas, restrooms and the occasional photo op)
- stay overnight somewhere around Pismo Beach / Santa Maria
Day 5 (Sunday) - Leave Pismo Beach
- travel to Venice Beach
- afternoon at Venice Beach
- drive to our hotel in Hollywood
Travel time wise, is that do-able? About how long are the ACTUAL drive times for SF to Pismo Beach (Google Maps says 5hrs 4min via Hwy 1) and for Pismo Beach to Venice Beach (Google says 3 hrs 21 min). I'm worried that Google estimates may be WAY off so any help from those familiar with this drive would be great. Thanks!