Coastal California & Yosemite
Discover the best of California on a journey that combines iconic cities, spectacular coastal scenery, and some of the state's most celebrated natural landscapes. Begin in San Francisco, where sightseeing includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf. Then explore Yosemite National Park, home to towering granite cliffs, waterfalls, forests, and giant Sequoias, the world's largest living trees. Continue to Monterey's historic waterfront and Cannery Row before traveling along the scenic 17-Mile Drive, passing the Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach Golf Links, and dramatic Pacific coastline en route to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Drive along Big Sur on California's Pacific Coast Highway for unforgettable ocean views. Visit Pismo Beach, the Danish village of Solvang and Santa Barbara before arriving in Los Angeles. Guided sightseeing features Hollywood, the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Continue to San Diego to see city highlights, including the historic Hotel del Coronado and have the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Before returning to Los Angeles, visit Mission San Juan Capistrano, called the “Jewel of the Missions’ for its beautiful Spanish buildings and gardens. Coastal landscapes, world-famous cities, a magnificent national park and more, this value-minded tour offers the best of the Golden State.
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to San Francisco! Your Tour Director is available from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. Once settled, perhaps venture out and start exploring this vibrant city. Walk to Union Square or to Chinatown, the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, or seek out some of the city’s renowned culinary scene.
Today, tour the “City by the Bay.” Guided sightseeing includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill, Chinatown, and Fisherman’s Wharf. This afternoon is yours to explore. Perhaps take an iconic cable-car ride, visit Golden Gate Park or tour Alcatraz Island Prison. Or take the optional guided e-bike tour across the Golden Gate Bridge and down into the lovely waterfront town of Sausalito before returning by ferry to Fisherman’s Wharf. NOTE: Advance ticket purchase through the National Park Service is recommended for Alcatraz Island.
This morning, travel east through California’s Central Valley and enter Yosemite National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States. See iconic landmarks such as El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, as you explore a landscape of soaring granite cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and lush forested valleys. Overnight in nearby Oakhurst.
Return to Yosemite to see the giant sequoias, among the largest trees on Earth. Then head west to Monterey on California’s Pacific Coast. Visit historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey Harbor, where sea lions and otters are often spotted, and explore Cannery Row, the waterfront district made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel Cannery Row. (B)
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