CALIFORNIA SELF-DRIVE TOUR
14 night self-drive tour from £ 3279pp by car from £ 2049pp by motorhome
BY CAR OR MOTORHOME
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
14 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE TOUR
epic coastline drives • impressive natural wonders & iconic cities • let ’ s not forget the wine !
DAY 1 Fly to San Francisco On arrival make your way to your hotel .
DAY 2 San Francisco
What better way to blow away the jet lag than to hire a bike and pedal across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge . Or , take a ride on a classic cable car , explore Fisherman ’ s Wharf and , if time allows , don ’ t miss Alcatraz .
DAY 3 San Francisco / Napa Valley
Collect your hire car and head inland for the Napa Valley , a world-famous wine region . Pop into a winery or two for a wine tasting experience amidst glorious scenery , and as this is a highly regarded culinary region , your tastebuds are sure to be tantalised ( 59 miles ).
DAY 4 Napa Valley / Lake Tahoe
Take a stroll in downtown Napa to browse the interesting shops and unique art galleries . Later , head east for Lake Tahoe , which straddles the California-Nevada border . Dotted with small towns , there ’ s year-round charm on offer , along with outdoor activities aplenty ( 183 miles ).
DAY 5 Lake Tahoe / Yosemite National Park
Why not follow one of the many hiking trails before you drive to Yosemite National Park ( 184 miles ).
DAY 6 Yosemite National Park
Known for its plunging waterfalls , giant sequoia trees , sheer granite cliffs , and more , you could easily spend weeks exploring the park ’ s natural wonders . Top sights to capture on camera are El Capitan , Yosemite Falls , Half Dome and Glacier Point .
DAY 7 Yosemite National Park / Monterey
Return westwards for lovely Monterey which lies along the curving sweep of its namesake bay . Explore Cannery Row , set out on a whale-watching trip , or simply wander and watch the adorable otters as they dart in and out of the kelp ( 188 miles ).
DAY 8 Monterey / San Luis Obispo
While away an hour or two in pretty Carmel-by-the-Sea , known for its incomparable white-sand beach , or if golf ’ s your game , perhaps book a round at iconic Pebble Beach . Journey south to the central coast and San Luis Obispo whose charming downtown area is full of unique boutiques and restaurants in addition to the beautifully preserved Spanish Mission at the heart of the city . ( 135 miles ).
DAY 9 San Luis Obispo / Santa Barbara
Head slightly inland and you ’ ll come across Hearst Castle . With its 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens and pools , it ’ s as grand as the finest palaces of Europe . Continue along the coast to picture-perfect Santa Barbara , regarded as The American Riviera ( 94 miles ).
DAY 10 Santa Barbara / Los Angeles
Stroll State Street for excellent shops and dining , wander along Stearns Wharf or visit the classic Old Mission Santa Barbara . Later , leave the coast for the bright lights and big city allure of LA ( 95 miles ).
DAY 11 Los Angeles
Soak up the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills , hike up to the Hollywood sign , chill out on the Santa Monica Pier , visit Disneyland or Universal Studios for thrilling rides , or enjoy a cocktail or two at a rooftop bar , keeping watch for A-listers .
DAY 12 Los Angeles / Huntington Beach
A short drive brings you to the classic beach town of Huntington Beach , where surfing definitely sets the tone . It ’ s not all about the ocean though , as the city ’ s also renowned for its craft breweries and craft distilleries , so that ’ s well worth raising a toast to ( 37 miles ).
DAY 13 Huntington Beach / San Diego
Before hitting the road again , take time to hang out on the landmark Huntington Pier where you can catch great views of the locals riding the waves . Continue your road trip along the cost to San Diego ( 93 miles ).
DAY 14 San Diego
This waterfront city overflows with exceptional dining and craft beer experiences , outdoor adventures , family fun , and great shopping . Explore diverse neighbourhoods like Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter , head to Balboa Park for a museum-filled day , enjoy a day at one of the beaches , such as La Jolla or Coronado , or visit Old Town San Diego State Park for a window into California ’ s earliest settlements .
DAY 15 San Diego Return your car at the airport where your tour concludes .
Napa Valley
San Francisco Monterey
San Luis Obispo
NEVADA Lake Tahoe
Yosemite National Park
CALIFORNIA
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles Huntington Beach
San Diego
Lake Tahoe
San Francisco 2 nights | Napa Valley 1 night Lake Tahoe 1 night | Yosemite National Park 2 nights Monterey 1 night | San Luis Obispo 1 night Santa Barbara 1 night | Los Angeles 2 nights Huntington Beach 1 night | San Diego 2 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BY CAR : Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 3HPlus Handlery Union Square , San Francisco ; 4H River Terrace Inn , Napa Valley ; 3H Hotel Azure , Lake Tahoe ; 4H Tenaya Lodge , Yosemite NP ; 4H Portola Hotel & Spa , Monterey ; 3H Apple Farm Inn , San Luis Obispo ; 3H Inn by the Harbour , Santa Barbara ; 3H Gateway , Santa Monica ; 4H Hyatt Regency , Huntington Beach ; 3H Bahia Resort , San Diego .
Meals : Room only . Breakfast included in Santa Barbara .
Tour price : The price shown for this self-drive tour includes international flights to San Francisco and from San Diego , 13 days compact 4 door car hire with fully inclusive insurance and 14 nights accommodation . One way drop off fee payable locally .
BY MOTORHOME : Departures : Daily .
Tour price : The price shown includes international flights to San Francisco and from San Diego , one pre-night at DoubleTree San Francisco Airport and a C25 motorhome for 14 days . One way drop off fee payable locally . See page 7 for motorhome options and details .
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