Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Solvang to San Francisco. If you're planning a road trip to San Francisco, 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.
11:00 am start in Solvang
drive for about 58 minutes
11:58 am Pismo Beach (California)
eat at Splash Cafe
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:58 pm
drive for about 41 minutes
1:40 pm Paso Robles
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:40 pm
drive for about 50 minutes
3:30 pm King City (California)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from King City (California)
drive for about 1 hour
11:13 am Monterey
eat at Passionfish
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 3:13 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:30 pm San Jose
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:30 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
6:25 pm arrive in San Francisco
eat at Ike's Place
stay at Top of the Mark
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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Pismo Beach (California) (50 answers)
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery (3 mentions)
San Luis Obispo Mission (3 mentions)
Edna Valley (2 mentions)
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House (2 mentions)
restaurants around Pismo Beach (California):
Splash Cafe
Avila Valley Barn
questions about Pismo Beach (California):
Places to visit / Things to see
Paso Robles (51 answers)
Firestone Walker Brewing Company (6 mentions)
Villicana Winery (5 mentions)
Terry Hoage Vineyards (3 mentions)
Summerwood Winery & Inn (3 mentions)
DAOU Vineyards & Winery (3 mentions)
restaurants around Paso Robles:
Niner Wine Estates
Ecluse Wines
Pier 46 Seafood Market
Brecon Estate
ONX
questions about Paso Robles:
Good wineries in Paso Robles
Where should I eat in Paso Robles?
Casual eats near Paso Robles?
Favorite Wineries Near Paso Robles
King City (California) (2 answers)
Monterey (170 answers)
Monterey Bay Aquarium (41 mentions)
Pebble Beach (21 mentions)
Point Lobos (9 mentions)
Point Lobos State Reserve (8 mentions)
17-Mile Drive (6 mentions)
restaurants around Monterey:
Passionfish
Katy's Place
Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant
Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Sunset Lounge
questions about Monterey:
Restaurant recommendations for a large group dinner?
What to do for a family outing in Monterey?
Things to do with the kiddos besides the aquarium
hotels in Monterey, CA
San Jose (44 answers)
The Tech Museum of Innovation (3 mentions)
San Jose Museum of Art (3 mentions)
Santana Row (3 mentions)
Winchester Mystery House (2 mentions)
California's Great America (2 mentions)
questions about San Jose:
What's the best neighborhood in San Jose for a first time visitor?
Hotels with airport parking in San Jose
Best missions to see & other good activities for kids
Neighborhood for young professional in San Jose
Free things to do in San Jose?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in San Francisco.
You can also see most people recommend as the best amount of time to visit. Find out how many days in San Francisco to stay.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Top of the Mark, which was mentioned 13 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Ike's Place, which was mentioned 23 times.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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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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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a San Francisco to Solvang drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Solvang? Try searching for places within 4.5 hours of Solvang.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Solvang to San Francisco. Or get a full Solvang to San Francisco flight plan.
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