LA: San Francisco, Yosemite, Santa Barbara & Carmel, 3-Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
8 stops
1
SUMMER ROUTE: 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Solvang Visitor Center
(SUMMER) Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Cannery Row
(SUMMER) After our visit we visit the town of Carmel home to the actor Clint Eastwood.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
17-Mile Drive
(SUMMER) We head north to world famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coast line up close. (small vehicles will travel on route 1 only while full size coaches will travel through 17 mile drive exclusively) Enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach our hotel for overnight.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
WINTER ROUTE: Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to our first stop in Santa Barbara. We explore the heart of downtown at the "state street promenade" after enjoying the architectural beauty of the promenade we visit the beaches and Stearns wharf enjoying a beautiful view of the ocean.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
(WINTER) We finish our visit to Santa Barbara at the Spanish Mission, and learn how these religious outposts were key to developing this entire region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Solvang
(WINTER) Our trip continues up to Solvang, a quaint community known as the "Danish capital of America." Here we enjoy the Danish style architecture while browsing local shops and restaurants.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Silicon Valley
(WINTER) After our lunch break we travel north through Silicon Valley before departing for our hotel for the evening.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
4 stops
9
Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour walking on the Lombard Street and then at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Walk along the waterfront shops on cobbled sidewalks and enjoy the sunshine, sea air, and ambiance
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Head for the top of Twin Peaks. These two hills rise almost 1000 feet above the City and sit just about in its geographical center. This is the best San Francisco view.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest one in North America and covers 24 city blocks. This neighborhood is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – LOS ANGELES
5 stops
13
Yosemite Valley
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Yosemite Falls
(SUMMER) Continuation for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Cannery Row
WINTER ROUTE: We start the day with a tour of Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row. What was once a row of Sardine factories along the wharf is now a picturesque haven for people to enjoy a leisurely day while exploring its rich history
2 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Carmel
(WINTER) We continue our tour of the beautiful California coast with a visit to the town of Carmel-by-the-sea, home to actor/director/mayor Clint Eastwood.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
17
17-Mile Drive
(WINTER) We will then travel south returning back to Los Angeles. On the way we will either travel along the California coast itself on scenic Route #1 (small vehicles only) or visit the Acclaimed 17-Mile drive (full size buses only) for a stunning view of the coast.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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