Join the NorCal Chapter for
NorCal Cadillac V-Club Family Friendly Coastal Cruise to Big Sur
Saturday, March 14th

Saturday, March 14, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Highway 1. Ocean Air. Iconic California.
There are drives…
And then there’s Highway 1 to Big Sur.
Join us for a breathtaking coastal cruise featuring:
Dramatic Pacific Ocean vistas
The legendary Bixby Bridge
️ Lunch in Big Sur
️ A relaxed finish in Carmel-by-the-Sea
This is one of the most iconic stretches of road in America — and we’re driving it together.
Highlight: Bixby Bridge
CA-1, Monterey, CA
An engineering marvel and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. We’ll pause for photos and take in the coastline views.
Detailed Itinerary
Morning Meet & Departure
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Starbucks Coffee Company
1228 Camden Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
- Coffee & quick staging
- Safety briefing
- Departure at 8:30 AM sharp
- Cruise down Hwy 17
Second Meet Point
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
Starbucks Coffee Company
1955 41st Ave
Capitola, CA 95010
- Regroup stop
- Scenic Highway 1 section begins
Scenic Stop – Bixby Creek Bridge
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Bixby Creek Bridge
CA-1, Monterey, CA 93940
- Photo opportunity
Ocean overlook views
Short regroup
️ Lunch Stop – Big Sur
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Ripplewood Café
47047 CA-1
Big Sur, CA 93920
- Relaxed lunch stop
- Approx. $25 per person
- Regroup before Carmel leg
️ Final Stop – Carmel-by-the-Sea
2:30 PM – Flexible Departure
Tuck Box
Dolores Street between Ocean & 7th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
- Relaxed finish
- Explore Carmel
- Depart at your leisure
Drive Etiquette & Safety
This is a scenic cruise, not a race. We represent the V-Club on public roads.
Spacing:
Use safe judgment to maintain proper distance and avoid collisions.
Passing:
No blind passing — strongly not advised.
Cyclists:
Expect heavy cyclist presence along Highway 1.
CHP:
High enforcement on Hwy 17 and Hwy 1.
Regroups:
Only at defined stops. If separated, proceed to the next scheduled stop.
Emergency & Logistics
- Maintain fuel above ½ tank before entering Hwy 1
Cell coverage is intermittent south of Capitola
If separated, continue to the next scheduled stop
⛽ Gas Stops Along the Route
Safeway Fuel Station
2720 41st Ave
Soquel, CA 95073
76
1401 Munras Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
Carmel Highlands Service Station
70 CA-1
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923