| Duration: | 3 Day(s) - 2 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Motorcoach |
Departure From Los Angeles
Trip code:
SFY
Departs:
Monday
Activity period:
January to December
Days:
3
Day 1: Monday; LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish Mission and learn how these religious outposts were key in the development of the entire region. Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community, to browse in the local shops.
We head north to world world-famous 17-mile drive (part of route# 1), where we get to see the spectacular California coastline up close.
After our visit, we visited the town of Carmel, home to the actor Clint Eastwood. Enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach our hotel for the night.
Overnight: San Francisco – La Quinta Inn & Suites
Day 2: Tuesday; SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Today, we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour at Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around the notorious Alcatraz Island.
Return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city’s famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Our tour ends with a night view of the city from the Bay Bridge. Overnight: Modesto – Park Inn Hotel (In Winter, Monterey/Holiday Inn hotel)
Day 3: Wednesday; SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – LOS ANGELES
Summer Route: We head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200 square mile wonderland of forests, lakes, and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome to continue for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.
Winter Route: We start the day with a tour of Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row. After our tour, we depart south to visit the world-famous Hearst Castle. Built by the newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst, the famous house is filled with antiques, and see why the castle served as a playground for the rich and famous for the first half of the 20th century. In the evening, drive back to return to Los Angeles.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• 2 nights' hotel accommodation including tax and Continental Breakfast
• Air Conditioned Bus or Van & Professional Tour Guide
• Bay cruise in San Francisco
• Admission to Yosemite Park (winter to Hearst Castle)
• Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel, and San Francisco
Meeting Points:
Culver City: 4 Points Sheraton Culver City - 5990 Green Valley Circle, Culver City at 07:00 AM
Farmers Market Starbucks Coffee Shop - 6333 West 3rd Street, corner of Fairfax Blvd and 3rd st. at 06:30 AM
Sherman Oaks: Courtyard by Marriott - 15433 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks at 07:15 AM
Tarzana: Ross Dress for Less - 19151 Ventura Blvd, corner of Vanalden, Tarzana at 07:30 AM
Stevenson Ranch - Comfort Inn - 25380 The Old Road Stevenson Ranch, CA at 07:00 AM
