[el mechanico]

I have a long list for you but for now lets start with NO BUS.....The dregs of the planet ride those things and it takes forever. A couple train rides would not be so bad if you're renting a car but you should really think about buying a van and selling it when you're done.

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentSer...1245650939

Something to think about just hop off and rent cars for a couple days per stop?

For sure drive from SF to LA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Route_1
Make sure you stop in Santa Cruz
http://www.magicalurbanism.com/archives/133
Big Basin Redwood park Santa Cruz Mountain area
http://www.bigbasin.org/
This place is right south of santa cruz. I like hanging out there give it a look
http://www.capitolavillage.com/
Monterey too
http://www.monterey.org/
Carmel right next door..Drive the valley and hit the beach at sunset..Prime fine Cali tail
http://www.carmelcalifornia.com/
Pebble Beach same area..Give it a look 17 mile drive stop and have a couple beers
http://www.pebblebeach.com/
Then down to big sur..Stop at the river inn
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/
Near the end of Big sur you will run into this place
http://www.hearstcastle.org/
Pismo beach..You can rent a couple quads and ride the dunes...
http://www.pismobeach.org/
I could go into great detail about this area just take a look for now and let the Socal guys jump in.