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A taste of California

Explore the homes of the Hollywood stars by V8 Mustang or electric bike, whale watch, or horse ride along the beach in Santa Barbara, visit the famous Monterey Bay aquarium or take a day trip to the stunning Carmel-by-the-sea, finish your Escape in style with the world-famous Alcatraz and Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco.

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Our tour below is great for inspiration and is only a sample tour.

We know that you may have your own ideas for example your choice of ride, itinerary length, and hotels in mind. 

We can tailor any itinerary to you or create one from scratch.

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See our Sample Tour below

A Taste of California 

Suggested duration 10 days
Los Angeles 3 days
Santa Barbara 2 days
Monterey 2 days
San Francisco 3 days

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For full itinerary and hotel details please look at The Complete Escape and to ask for the latest prices click here

Tailor your Escape

Remember your Escape is unique to you. Customise your itinerary by speaking to one of our experts on 01702 66 91 99 today!

The Complete Escape

DAY 1

Depart the UK on arrival in LA make your short journey to the Loews Santa Monica Beach hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Prefer a different hotel? Remember you can tailor your Escape.

DAY 2 

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Santa Monica and the world-famous Venice beach.

DAY 3 

Pick up your V8 Mustang and explore the sights of Hollywood such as the Famous Hollywood sign, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, or the famous celebrity homes. 

Guided tours are also available.

Check-in at the Sofitel Beverley Hills and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

DAY 4

Today you will begin your journey on the iconic Pacific coast highway to Santa Barbara.

Explore the beautiful vineyards of Santa Barbara by horseback, taking in a glass of wine along the way.

Check-in at the Four Seasons Santa Barbara and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

DAY 5

Departing Santa Barbara and heading along the Pacific coast highway to Monterey Bay and the picturesque town of Carmel.

Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

Top tip for families The Monterey Bay Aquarium!

Check-in at The Intercontinental The Clement Monterey

DAY 6

Today make your way to the marina where you will embark on your 3-hour Whale watching adventure. This is the largest feeding ground between the tip of Baja California and the Alaskan panhandle, be amazed at the sights of Whales, Dolphins, and other majestic marine wildlife.

Enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Browse the shops or galleries of historic Cannery row.

DAY 7

Departing Monterey and continue your adventure along the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco

Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.

Check-in at The San Francisco Marriott Union Square.

DAY 8

Begin your day with the short boat ride from Fishermans Wharf to the world-famous prison Alcatraz.

Take the tour at your own pace with your own headsets and listen to the inmates' stories as you explore this unique prison.

Enjoy the afternoon exploring Fishermans Wharf at your leisure.

Have your photo taken at "The Worlds most Crookedest Street, Lombard St.

DAY 9 

Take a half-day tour to Muirwoods and Sausalito.

Your tour begins by driving across the most famous bridge in the world "The Golden Gate Bridge".

Explore the Giant Redwood trees at Muirwoods, where you will see some of the tallest and oldest trees on the planet. Then browse the shops and art galleries of California's prettiest town "Sausalito". Take in the stellar views and finish your day with a ferry back to San Francisco.

Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.

DAY 10

Depart San Francisco for the UK.

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

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