California - Down the coast

Driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles along Highway 1 and Big Sur, down to San Diego.

  • A view to a kill

    A view to a kill

    It was almost impossible not to start humming on the song "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie.

    Overlooking San Francisco bay at Golden Gate bridge

  • A bridge too far

    A bridge too far

    There are signs along the highway that says 'Fine $1000 for littering'. I can understand why.

    Bixby Creek Bridge on Highway One

  • The other one

    The other one

    This beautiful bridge was build in 1932. It is often mistaken for the larger Bixby Creek Bridge.

    Rocky Creek Bridge

  • Seaside

    Seaside

    The cozy town of Monterey has an excellent aquarium where the sea otters are particularly cute.

    Monterey

  • California dreamin'

    California dreamin'

    I wish there were more roads like this.

    Highway One

  • The ancients

    The ancients

    The Hearst Castle is located close to San Simeon, situated on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

    The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, San Simeon

  • One is the loneliest number

    One is the loneliest number

    Seems like we're on the right track.

    Highway One

  • City of angels

    City of angels

    Sunset over Los Angeles, California

  • Starstruck

    Starstruck

    This site has one of the best views of the city. The building can be seen in a lot of movies such as Rebel Without a Cause, Star Trek Voyager and Terminator.

    Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

  • Like tears in rain

    Like tears in rain

    This house was designed by George Wyman in 1893 and used as Sebastian's apartment in the classic movie Blade Runner.

    Bradbury Building, Los Angeles

  • Dream of californication

    Dream of californication

    Venice Beach, Los Angeles

  • I scream you scream

    I scream you scream

    Just another day on the streets of LA.

    Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles

  • Mortgage manor

    Mortgage manor

    Malibu, California

  • For the birds

    For the birds

    Malibu Pier, California