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Santa Cruz to Los Osos (California) via Big Sur

driving   /   1 day   /   no pets   /   no RV

Santa Cruz to Los Osos (California) road trip planner

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Santa Cruz to Los Osos (California). If you're planning a road trip to Los Osos (California), you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

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10:00 am  start in Santa Cruz
drive for about 1.5 hours

11:24 am  Big Sur
eat at Nepenthe
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 3:24 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours

6:42 pm  arrive in Los Osos (California)

driving ≈ 4.5 hours


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Where should I stop along the way?

Big Sur  (206 answers)
    Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park  (22 mentions)
    McWay Falls  (16 mentions)
    Pfeiffer State Beach  (9 mentions)
    Pfeiffer Beach  (6 mentions)
    Andrew Molera State Park  (5 mentions)
    restaurants around Big Sur:
        Nepenthe
        Post Ranch Inn
        Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant
        Coast Gallery & Cafe
        Big Sur River Inn
    hotels around Big Sur:
        Fernwood Resort
        Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
        Ventana Inn & Spa
        Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
    questions about Big Sur:
        Whats the best hike in Big Sur? Best beach?
        First-come, first-serve camping sites in Big Sur?
        how far is the drive to sequoia national aprk


What are some things to do in Los Osos (California)?

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Morro Bay  (8 mentions)
Morro Rock  (6 mentions)
Bishop Peak  (4 mentions)
Baywood inn  (4 mentions)

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

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Do I really have to go back home?

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Los Osos (California) to Santa Cruz drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Santa Cruz to Los Osos (California). Or get a full Santa Cruz to Los Osos (California) flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Santa Cruz well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Santa Cruz!




At a Glance
without making any stops
total driving distance is 171 miles
driving time of 3 hours, 36 minutes
87 Santa Cruz travel answers
206 Big Sur travel answers
4 Los Osos (California) travel answers





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