Drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco: Take the long route

By David Whitley
Updated September 18 2014 - 10:28pm, first published 9:17pm
Monterey Bay sea otters.
Monterey Bay sea otters.
Santa Cruz’s Giant Dipper.
Santa Cruz’s Giant Dipper.
Hearst Castle.
Hearst Castle.

California's scenic coastal route is worth the extra time, writes David Whitley.