Total 14 nights

Day 1
Arrive San Francisco

(Please note: Flight times are subject to change)

Arrive in San Francisco, the beautiful city by the bay. Frank Lloyd Wright once said “What I like most about San Francisco is San Francisco”! That says it all and you’ll have 3 nights and 2 full days to fully explore and enjoy this amazing city. We advise you to pick your car up on Day 3 and transportation to downtown San Francisco is readily available via taxi (approximately $50 ) or by shared van (approximately $16 per person).

Your hotel for the next 3 nights is The Hotel Adagio is a historic boutique hotel situated in the heart of downtown. Your location makes a great hub for discovering the many attractions of this beautiful City-by-the-Bay.

Overnight - San Francisco

Day 2 & 3
San Francisco at Leisure

Two full days to explore San Francisco: Union Square, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park. Enjoy a breathtaking ride on a cable car, rent a bike, take a bay cruise or visit the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Between the sightseeing choices, shopping and restaurant opportunities your visit will be full and memories bountiful!

Overnight - San Francisco

Day 4
San Francisco to Yosemite National Park

Today you will pick your car up and travel west across the state to Merced where you follow the Merced River to El Portal. Your home for the next two nights is the Yosemite View Lodge (Mountain View room) located alongside the beautiful Merced River. The hotel’s excellent location is 2 miles to the Yosemite west entrance and 12 miles to the valley floor.

Overnight - Yosemite National Park

Day 5
Yosemite National Park

We suggest a visit to the visitor center to pick up the latest information on hiking and activities in the park. You won’t want to miss the drive to Glacier Point for spectacular views of waterfalls and glacier-carved granite peaks.

As you first arrive on the Yosemite Valley floor, you’ll see that there is a one-way loop road that travels in a counter clockwise direction. As the valley floor opens in front of you, you will see El Capitan to the far left, and Yosemite Falls and Half Dome at the eastern end of the Valley. This is a great place to stop for panoramic photos. You may wish to visit the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center and Wilderness Center located in the Yosemite Village that provides detailed trip-planning information, books, exhibits and audiovisual programs. An orientation film called “Spirit of Yosemite” is shown in the Valley Visitor Center Theater.

Overnight - Yosemite National Park

Day 6
Yosemite National Park to Monterey
188 miles

Heading back to the Pacific Coast, travel across the San Joaquin Valley, knows as California’s breadbasket. We suggest a stop in San Juan Bautista at their historical fruit stand to buy fresh fruit and local specialties and a visit to the Old Mission San Juan Bautista, one of the original Spanish Missions. Continue to Monterey, your home for the next two nights.

Your hotel is the boutique Best Western Plus Victorian Inn conveniently located in the heart of Cannery Row.

Overnight - Monterey

Day 7
Monterey at Leisure

A full day to explore the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove and Carmel area famous for Cannery Row, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Monterrey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach and more. We suggest an afternoon visit to the world-famous 17-mile Drive, home to the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course. The 17-mile drive connects with the quaint village of Carmel where you can stroll down Ocean Avenue to explore the eclectic shops and cafes.

Overnight - Monterey

Day 8
Monterey to Santa Barbara

An opportunity to travel the famous and spectacular Highway 1 winding through countless state parks and picturesque small towns. Though the route looks short we suggest an early start to accommodate the curvy roads and multiple stops. Leaving Monterey, the stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway leading through Big Sur is one of the most famous roads in America, carved into cliffs where 1000 meter high redwood covered mountains plunge down into the sea. Continue south to Santa Barbara, one of California’s most beautiful cities with spectacular Mediterranean architecture.
Your home for the next 2 nights is the Canary Hotel, a boutique hotel located in downtown Santa Barbara and walking distance to lively State Street.

Overnight - Santa Barbara

Day 9
Santa Barbara at Leisure

Sheltered between the towering green mountains and the deep blue ocean, with the Channel Islands just offshore, Santa Barbara has been nicknamed the “American Rivera”. There are two main areas of interest in Santa Barbara; the historic downtown area with its delightful Spanish colonial architecture and old-world aesthetic and the harbor area. You’ll also find the 19th mission constructed by the Spanish and considered to be the best preserved and most beautiful. Wine tasting, culinary experiences and world-class shopping also await you in this beautiful sea-side town.

Overnight - Santa Barbara

Day 10
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles / Century City
87 miles

As you head toward Los Angeles you’ll pass Camarillo about 40 miles south of Santa Barbara. If you haven’t finished your shopping the Camarillo Premium Outlets mall featured over 160 stored with many famous brands. A fun and scenic way to enter Los Angeles is from Highway 1 through Malibu Beach and Santa Monica where you’ll quickly understand why these beaches are so popular!

Two nights at the Intercontinental Hotel Los Angeles, an iconic Hollywood landmark located just minutes from Century City entertainment studios, Beverly Hills and the Pacific Ocean’s sun-soaked beaches.

Overnight - Los Angeles

Day 11
Los Angeles at Leisure

Los Angeles is really a jumble of many towns – 95 municipalities in fact, with as many unique personalities. Today there are many sightseeing opportunities including Hollywood with famous Grauman’s Theatre home to the famous hand and foot prints of the stars. From Grauman’s Theatre you can easily book a sightseeing tour of movie star homes with a lively and informative guide who’ll point out the famous homes and where the stars may be seen around town! Or you can visit Universal Studios for a behind the scenes look at movie making.

Overnight -  Los Angeles

Day 12
Los Angeles to San Diego
133 Miles

Traveling south today, you can access Highway 1 at Newport Beach and travel to San Juan Capistrano. En route you van visit the beach communities of Laguna Beach and Dana Point before reaching San Juan Capistrano, home to Mission San Juan Capistrano, the 7th of the 21 California Missions. Enjoy your arrival to San Diego as you round the interstate and have your first view of the sparkling San Diego bay and beaches.

Enjoy 3 nights at the Catamaran Resort Hotel located on the shores of Mission Bay where you can sunbathe on the beach, enjoy the pool or relax in one of the hotels hot tubs that overlook the bay.

Overnight - San Diego

Day 13 & 14
San Diego at Leisure

Two days to explore and enjoy San Diego, a year-round paradise. You can relax on one of the fabulous beaches, experience a San Diego harbor cruise, visit world famous San Diego Zoo, see Shamu perform at Sea World, visit Old Town, Balboa Park or drive across Coronado Bay Bridge to the charming town of Coronado and home to historic Hotel del Coronado known as ‘Hotel Del’ to locals. Whatever your desire San Diego has something to offer including a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour should you decide to leave your car behind.

Overnight - San Diego

Day 15
San Diego Departure

Today your adventure comes to an end with your departure flight.

As hotel check-out time is 11:00 am you can leave your bags with the hotel bell-desk while you do any last minute shopping or sightseeing.