California Coast scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into MRY, drive to California Coast

48 min drive28 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
MRY
Fahrt vom Flughafen
48 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
5–10 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
A standard vehicle is ideal; RVs larger than 20 feet are not recommended for the narrow, winding sections of Highway 1 and may be restricted on some segments.

Ihre Route

MRY

Monterey Regional Airport

California Coast

About 48 min · 28 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Regional State Park and Landmark Reservations

Entry to California State Parks along the coast typically requires a daily vehicle fee, while the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Hearst Castle require timed-entry tickets purchased well in advance. Popular campgrounds in Big Sur require reservations months ahead via ReserveCalifornia; Point Lobos is a day-use reserve, not a campground; always check the official site for changing access policies due to road repairs.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Monterey Peninsula Waterfront

    Monterey Bay Aquarium → 17-Mile Drive

  2. Tag 2 · Point Lobos and Carmel Bluffs

    Point Lobos State Natural Reserve → Carmel Mission Basilica

  3. Tag 3 · Big Sur Gateway and Redwoods

    Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park → Bixby Creek Bridge

Viator

Tours & experiences near California Coast

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um California Coast. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für California Coast

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to California Coast?

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from MRY to California Coast?

Roughly 48 min (about 28 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit California Coast?

Entry to California State Parks along the coast typically requires a daily vehicle fee, while the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Hearst Castle require timed-entry tickets purchased well in advance. Popular campgrounds in Big Sur require reservations months ahead via ReserveCalifornia; Point Lobos is a day-use reserve, not a campground; always check the official site for changing access policies due to road repairs.

Keep planning

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