The spectacular Highway One drive between San Francisco and Los Angeles takes you from the epic grandeur of Big Sur to the Mediterranean-style stretch of Santa Barbara region. Its picturesque hamlets, jagged sea cliffs, and rolling wine country has long attracted, not surprisingly, writers and artists mesmerized by its dreamlike beauty. Discover secret beaches and soaring cliffs along the Big Sur, stroll a redwood trail, spy a sea otter at the incomparable Monterey Bay Aquarium, and sip Pinot Noir at sunset in the romantic Santa Ynez Valley. Take your time to explore the small towns and countryside that make up this beautiful region, this is one area of California that cannot be rushed.