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Ultimate California family Escape

Family time is precious which makes your holiday important to us. Our ultimate Family Escape has something for all the family.

Spend quality time on the golden sandy beach of Santa Barbara with the stunning backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains. Santa Barbara has something for all the family upscale boutiques, restaurants, marine excursions, horseback riding and for the brave skydiving and hang gliding.

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Perfect Family Holidays

Travelling to Los Angeles home of Universal Studios and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. An action-packed day full of thrills and lots of smiles.

All of our tours can be tailor-made to suit your every need and budget.

Customise your Escape by calling one of our experts today!

At a glance

Suggested duration 14 days
Santa Barbara 3 days
Los Angeles 3 days
Huntington Beach 2 days
Disneyland Resort 2 days
San Diego  3 days

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Remember your Escape is unique to you. Customise your itinerary by speaking to one of our experts today!

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The Complete Escape

DAY 1 

Arrive into Los Angeles International airport, pick up your car and drive a couple of hours north to beautiful Santa Barbara. Families will love the quality time on the beach, casual dining along the pier.

Check in at your hotel The Harbor View Inn.

Prefer a different hotel? Remember you can tailor your Escape

DAY 2 

Enjoy some leisure time in Santa Barbara try the Santa Barbara Musuem of Natural History

DAY 3 

After a relaxing few days, the excitement awaits you in Los Angeles.

Check in at the Sheraton Universal.

DAY 4

Each of LA's individual neighbourhoods offer something unique. Discover the homes of the rich and famous in Beverley Hills, shop to you drop in Rodeo Drive and visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, brave the world's first ever Skyslide at OUE Skyspace in Downtown LA.

DAY 5

Your action-packed day starts at Univeral Studios, jam filled with thrilling rides, shows, attractions and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  It is also home to real life Hollywood film sets.

Don't forget to try the famous Butterbeer!

DAY 6

Enjoy your day at Universal Studios

DAY 7

Continue your journey south to laidback Huntingdon Beach or Surf City as it is known.

DAY 8 

By day enjoy the safe swimming off the beaches or try a family surf lesson. 

By evening make use of the fire rings so you can toast marshmallows whilst watching the glorious sunset.

DAY 9

A drive of around 35 minutes will bring you to Disneyland Resort, Anaheim.

Enjoy the thrills of Disneyland Park and the brand new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, an all-new land. Featuring the spectacular Millenium Falcon : Smugglers Run

DAY 10

The magic continues in Disneys California Adventure park. Be thrilled by the incredicoaster or Radiator Springs Racers.

DAY 11

Head South to San Diego where you will find countless activities, beaches and restaurants for all the family.

Check in at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina.

DAY 12

This amazing city has something for everyone. Spend the day in the world famous San Diego Zoo or visit San Diego Seaworld for some white knuckle fun.

Head to Old Town in the evening, where you can enjoy a wild west feel with a strong Mexican culture.

DAY 13

Today we make our way back to LA to Santa Monica.

Enjoy the day at your leisure. Explore the vibrant Venice Beach with its sandy beach and promenade of Street entertainment and Muscle beach.

Try a Segway tour along the beach!

DAY 14
Today you will drop your car to the airport and depart for your flight home to the UK.

Remember your Escape is unique to you. Customise your itinerary by speaking to one of our experts today!

Call us today and talk about your next holiday to California with us!
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