Three ways to get to Cayucos, CA
Fly to/start from LA and drive 3.5 hours up the beautiful CA coast.
Fly to/start from SF Bay Area and drive 3.5 hours down the beautiful CA coast.
Fly to San Luis Obispo Airport and drive 30 minutes north.
From Los Angeles
3.5 hour drive
Fly into LAX or Burbank and rent a car. Drive up in the same day or stay overnight at other CA beach towns.
Suggested pit stops in order of LA to Cayucos:
Ventura
Spencer Mackenzie’s - one of America’s best burritos according to 538 - Fish and shrimp burrito with Mango Habenero Sauce
Santa Barbara
(SMALL DETOUR) Santa Ynez Valley
Solvang
Los Olivos
Saarloos and Sons for cupcake/wine pairing
Panino - favorite sandwiches
Pismo Beach
Splash Cafe for the best clam chowder
San Luis Obispo
Madonna Inn - super kitschy and pink - restaurant and bakery - men should experience their bathroom -
From SF Bay Area
3.5 hour drive
Fly into SFO, Oakland or San Jose and rent a car. Drive down in the same day or stay overnight at other CA beach towns and wineries.
Suggested pit stops in order of SF to Cayucos:
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Carmel
Monterey
17-mile drive - scenic photo ops; drives through famous Pebble Beach golf course
Monterey Bay Aquarium - one of the best aquariums in the country!
Big Sur
Paso Robles
Go wine, olive oil and beer tasting
Cambria