Discover San Francisco to LA Pacific Coast, California

WELCOME TO SAN FRANCISCO

Welcome to the San Francisco! After collecting your luggage, follow the signs to the rental car center to pick up your vehicle and self-transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

BIKE GOLDEN GATE PARK AND TOUR ALCATRAZ ISLAND

This morning, self-transfer to meet your guide for a 3-hour bike tour of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. As you explore the park, your guide will take you to its picturesque lakes, museums, and other landmarks. Learn about the 150-year history of the park and enjoy its beautiful landscapes. You'll ride by famous attractions like the Japanese Tea Garden, Botanical Gardens, and Dutch Windmill. Midway through the tour, pause to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch while taking in the park's scenic beauty.

Later in the day, take a ferry to Alcatraz Island and explore the infamous prison on a self-guided audio tour. Spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the Cellhouse Audio Tour, exhibits, and island. When you're ready, return to San Francisco on any of the frequent ferries available.

MUIR WOODS AND SAUSALITO

Today, your private driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a 5-hour tour to Muir Woods National Monument and the coastal village of Sausalito. You will start your tour by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy scenic views along Highway 1. At Muir Woods, you will witness the beauty of the majestic redwood trees and hike along a winding creek.

Afterward, you will continue your adventure with a scenic drive to Sausalito. Your guide will show you their favorite spots in this charming coastal village, ideal for those who like to shop and eat. At the end of your tour, your driver and guide will return you to your hotel.

ONTO YOSEMITE

Today you will self-transfer to Yosemite, an approximately 4-hour drive, to check-in at Rush Creek Lodge and Spa. Just half a mile from Yosemite's Highway 120 West entrance, Rush Creek Lodge offers 143 hillside villas, lodge rooms, and suites, a restaurant, tavern, pool, recreation guide service, daily activities, and more. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure.

DISCOVERING YOSEMITE

This morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tailored, 8-hour adventure in Yosemite National Park. Your tour will be customized to include hiking or relaxed sightseeing. Your expert guide will educate you on the region's geography, wildlife, ecology, and history. You'll avoid crowds by detouring down less busy routes and trails. Pause for a picnic lunch in nature and continue your interpretive lesson by searching for wildlife, watching mountain climbers, or enjoying a scenic stroll.

At the end of your tour, your guide will return you to your hotel, leaving the rest of the evening free.

SELF-TRANSFER TO CARMEL

Today self-transfer from Yosemite National Park to Carmel. Typical travel time down Highway 101 is approximately 4 hours. Along the way, make stops at the Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County, where you can take a tour and learn about fossils from the Pleistocene period. Take a selfie at the picturesque San Luis Reservoir Scenic View and stop by Hollister, an agricultural town known for its apricots, olive oil, vineyards, pomegranates, and chocolate.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming village famous for its historic Carmel Mission, fairy-tale cottages, and art galleries. Walk along the Scenic Bluff Path from Carmel Beach to Carmel River State Beach or visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, known for its sea animals and whaling museum.

Check in at Bernardus Lodge, an elegant resort that offers exceptional service, striking scenery, and a range of activities. Relax and enjoy your stay at this stunning location.

THE WHALE PARK

Today you will embark on a thrilling small group, zodiac ocean safari in Moss Landing, known as “whale park” for its abundance of marine life. Get up close and personal with magnificent whales, including humpbacks, orcas, and blue whales. You may also see the stunning wetlands of Point Lobos or Elkhorn Slough, home to otters, seals, and sea lions. After the tour, you will be returned to the harbor.

COASTAL ADVENTURE

Today, you'll be driving to Santa Barbara, which takes around 3 hours, to check in at Hotel Californian. Santa Barbara is known as the American Riviera and offers a luxurious lifestyle under the sun, with beaches and the Santa Ynez Mountains providing an incredible backdrop. The downtown area, Mission Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are all within a few miles of each other. For breathtaking views of the city and Santa Barbara Channel, take a drive along Alameda Padre Serra, a hillside road that starts near the mission and continues to Montecito.

THE CITY OF ANGELS

Today, you'll drive about 2 hours to reach the London West Hollywood hotel in Los Angeles. This luxury hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is conveniently located near many of West Hollywood's top attractions, including Sunset Strip, Sunset Plaza, and Santa Monica Boulevard.

HIKE THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS

This morning, you will meet your private guide for a hike through the Hollywood Hills to get a bird’s-eye view of Los Angeles and up close to the iconic Hollywood sign. On this excursion, you’ll make way to the summit of the Hollywood Hills, stopping to take in sweeping views of Los Angeles. At the end of the hike, your guide will lead you back to your vehicle. Self-transfer back to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to Los Angeles International Airport to begin your journey home.