I have been reading all of the posts on this? and have received a lot if great info. GrandBob has been very helpful with his posts as well as others-thanks. We will be flying into SF from the midwest next summer and I am trying to incorporate as many things as I can into this trip while at the same time keeping it relaxed. We would like a chance to drive the Pacific Coast Highway as all of our drives around here are views of cornfields-good eats though!!! I was looking at trying to see some beautiful coastline and get to DL without taking too much time. So do I drive to SLO and cut inward to get a quicker route to DL? Do I or can I cut inward around Big Sur? Does SLO have a commuter airport to ditch the car and fly into John Wayne? OR do I drive to right around Monterey and find a not to expensive hotel and just enjoy this area for a day and take a commuter to LAX the next day. I know I am asking a lot of questions, but I am totally perplexed at what we should do. I am hoping for all of your advice as you are in the know.Thanks soooooo much!!