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PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Los Angeles : If you ’ re after glamour , bustle and excitement , LA is very definitely the place for you ! From the storied attractions of Hollywood , to enchanting beach towns , A-lister celebrities and thrilling theme parks , there ’ s lots to check out .
San Francisco : The hilly City by the Bay is a city with vistas worthy of any bucket list . Iconic sights include the Golden Gate Bridge , Fisherman ’ s Wharf , Alcatraz Island , winding Lombard Street and the trundling cable cars .
California coast : No trip to California would be complete without a bit of beach life . From the incredible vistas along the Central Coast to the sweeping sands of the beaches around LA and San Diego , you ’ re truly spoilt for choice .
Yosemite National Park : The jewel in the crown of California ’ s national parks , Yosemite wows with its thundering waterfalls , towering giant sequoias and incredible granite peaks .
Wine Country : Within easy reach of San Francisco , the towns of Napa , Sonoma and Santa Rosa have a huge variety of wineries speckling the rolling hillsides .
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GETTING THERE Flight duration from the UK to Los Angeles , San Francisco or San Diego is approximately 11 hours .
Lake Tahoe
Sacremento Napa Valley Sonoma Yosemite
National Park
San Jose
Santa Cruz Monterey
Carmel-by-the-Sea
San Simeon San Luis Obispo
Pismo Beach
Santa Barbara
Bass Lake Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
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Long Beach Huntington Beach
Newport Beach
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Mammoth Lakes
Death Valley National Park
Las Vegas
Joshua Tree
Anaheim
Palm
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Our fabulous tours , shorter tour experiences , and hotel selection truly showcase California . Many combinations are possible , depending on the time you have available , your interests and budget . Here ’ s just a few ideas : -
TOURING OPTIONS
Following a pre-planned route ensures you don ’ t miss all the iconic destinations and sights California has to shout about . Take a look at our fabulous self-drive and escorted tours ( see pages 81-83 ). If these don ’ t appeal , our Travel Experts have lots more ideas and itineraries or can create a bespoke route just for you .
CITY STAYS
Fancy a city break for a few days , well why not consider Los Angeles or San Francisco ? See pages 85 and 93 for our Highlights tours which include a variety of sightseeing .
MIX & MATCH
Of course you don ’ t have to confine yourself to California , as neighbouring states like Nevada , Arizona and Oregon are all within easy reach . Let us tailor-make your dream trip .
BEACHES
California ’ s coastline is stunning . With a dazzling drive along the Pacific Coast Highway , see glamorous neighbourhoods , vast swathes of sands , rugged bays , surfing hotspots and boho fishing towns all wrapped up in a cool vibe .
Sequoia National Park
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26
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29
12
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30
11
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28
9
1
26
8
1
22
7
5
20
7
5
Palm Springs
13
8
8
15
8
6
16
9
7
19
10
4
23
10
2
28
11
1
33
12
1
32
11
2
29
10
2
24
9
2
17
8
5
13
8
6
San Diego
19
8
5
19
8
4
19
9
5
21
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2
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23
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26
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27
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26
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24
8
1
22
8
3
19
8
3
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6
12
16
7
9
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10
4
18
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11
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14
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