Forget your data plan—service dies five miles in, so download offline maps before hitting Highway 1. Bixby Creek Bridge is the quintessential photo op, but the real move is hiking down to the beach near McWay Falls. Spend a full day driving because the hairpin turns are brutal and traffic crawls. Skip the pricey private van tours unless you hate driving; grab a self-guided audio tour for $18 and control your own schedule instead.
Get your bearings with a classic open-top bus tour of the city. · See the skyline sparkle from the water on this evening cruise.
Walk across the world's most famous orange suspension bridge. · See the whole city in one day with a comprehensive guided tour. · Visit the historic waterfront for sea lions and sourdough bread.
