Arrival in Los Angeles. Make your way to your hotel on your own. Your local tour director will be at the hotel in the evening to answer any initial questions about the tour. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a reuseable water bottle for use during your trip.
Hilton Santa Monica
In the heart of Santa Monica, just a short walk from the pier, you’ll find the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Santa Monica. Check into this all-suite hotel and count on modern comfort, a friendly welcome and a warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie. This Santa Monica hotel is three blocks away from the beach, providing easy access to some of Southern California’s most popular attractions. We’re only 30 minutes away from Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport.
This morning, replenish the mind, body and soul with a yoga lesson on the beach. Later this morning, you will set out on a walking tour of Santa Monica, a beautiful seaside city, with miles of beach, exciting outdoor activities and cultural experiences for all ages. Santa Monica blends an unmistakable California beach town vibe with touches of Riviera-style romance and Hollywood glamour. Hightlights of the tour will include the 3rd St Promenade (an open air shopping arcade) and the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Hilton Santa Monica
In the heart of Santa Monica, just a short walk from the pier, you’ll find the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Santa Monica. Check into this all-suite hotel and count on modern comfort, a friendly welcome and a warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie. This Santa Monica hotel is three blocks away from the beach, providing easy access to some of Southern California’s most popular attractions. We’re only 30 minutes away from Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport.
Morning drive to lovely Santa Barbara known for its golden beaches, palm-lined bay, red-tiled roofs and Spanish architecture. Enjoy a brief guided tour of this picturesque town including a stop at the magnificent Santa Barbara Courthouse. Next, you will enjoy a guided meditation class in a restorative salt cave. The air in the cave is infused with micro-salt particles that impart a therapeutic benefit when inhaled. Halotherapy, simply breathing in air saturated with salt particles, is known to be a natural and effective way to improve respiratory health. Free time for lunch. Departure towards the Santa Ynez wine region, which is known for its outstanding Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Enjoy an included wine tasting at a local vineyard. Continue on to San Luis Obispo.
Madonna Inn
Property Location
With a stay at Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, you'll be convenient to Cerro San Luis Obispo and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This spa hotel is within close proximity of San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art.
Start the day with a hike in Montana de Oro State Park. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in the spring. The park’s trails traverse through rugged cliffs, secluded beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills. Wildlife in the park includes the black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. Stop in the seaside town of Morro Bay. Lunch not included. Enjoy a stroll along the embarcadero with views upon the water. In the distance you will see Morro Bay Rock, home to a wide variety of birds and of course sealions. You will then drive along the superb Big Sur coastline: the majestic Santa Lucia range gives way to dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Stops will be made along the way to snap some pictures and soak up the scenery. Continue towards the Monterey Peninsula with an included tour of the town of Monterey, particularly the fishing port and Cannery Row, made famous by the writer John Steinbeck.
Hotel Pacific
Property Location
With a stay at Hotel Pacific, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, steps from Monterey State Historic Park and Maritime Museum. This hotel is close to Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Today you will visit Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. These skyscraping redwoods were admired by explorer John C. Frémont, President Theodore Roosevelt, and inspired some of California’s earliest redwood preservation efforts. Take a walk beyond the redwood grove and you’ll find four diverse habitats that this park preserves: grasslands, river/riparian, sandhills, and redwoods. The tallest tree in the park is approximately 277 feet tall, about 16 feet wide, and around 1,500 years old. Make a stop for lunch (not included) in the laid back beach town of Santa Cruz. This afternoon, you will continue on to San Francisco. Guided tour of San Francisco, one of the most photographed, filmed, and documented cities in the world. The city is a a tantalizing mix of history, modern sophistication, and stunning natural beauty. Stop at Alamo Square, where you will see the best examples of San Francisco's iconic Victorian homes, the “Painted Ladies.” You will then see Union Square, Little Italy and Chinatown.
Hotel Bijou
Property Location
You'll be centrally located in San Francisco with a stay at Hotel Bijou, steps from Westfield San Francisco Centre and close to Lombard Street. This hotel is close to Pier 39 and University of San Francisco.
This morning, you will enjoy a guided bike ride along the waterfront and across the world famous Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a stunning view of the city skyline and Alcatraz from the bridge. Your tour will end in Sausalito, famous for it’s waterfront cafés, art galleries, and charming house boats. After some free time to explore Sausalito, you will return to San Francisco by ferry. You will arrive in the restored Ferry Building, where you will have time at leisure to explore the Farmer’s Market and enjoy lunch on your own. Rest of the day at leisure to do some shopping, visit one of the city’s world-class museums, or recharge in the natural beauty of Golden Gate Park.
Hotel Bijou
Property Location
You'll be centrally located in San Francisco with a stay at Hotel Bijou, steps from Westfield San Francisco Centre and close to Lombard Street. This hotel is close to Pier 39 and University of San Francisco.
Please note that some services are subject to change and may be limited or not available based on government regulations due to COVID-19. In such a case an alternative service or refund will be proposed.
