California Adventure Holidays

San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Diego - 14 nights

• Start your road trip in San Francisco taking in the Golden Gate Bridge and Park, ride on the city’s historic streetcars and cable cars, visit Fisherman’s Wharf, and take a boat tour out to Alcatraz Island.

• Travel along the coast to Santa Cruz notable for its candy-coloured seafront and vintage boardwalk.

• Head on to Monterey Bay, dubbed the “Serengeti of the Sea” for its incredible biodiversity and marvel at the humpback and blue whales, orcas, dolphins, and sea otters that all come to the bay to feed.

• Continue your journey around the coast to take in the breathtaking rugged beauty of Big Sur. 

• Visit the city of San Simeon, home to the famous Hearst Castle, and enjoy a walk on the pretty Moonstone Beach of the charming village of Cambria.

• Take a short drive to Morro Bay - a great destination for year-round activities including kayaking, surfing, hiking, and biking.

• Head on to Santa Barbara and enjoy its golden beaches, fine dining, and luxury boutiques.

• From Santa Barbara, travel to the palm-studded county of Los Angeles - home to the fabulous beaches of Malibu, the entertainment capital of Hollywood, the luxurious Beverly Hills,  and the vibrant beachfront district of Santa Monica.

• Continue your journey around the coast to Orange County - home to the world-famous Huntington, Laguna, and Newport Beaches.

• Conclude your road trip to the city of San Diego and visit its beautiful Balboa Park. Enjoy swimming and scuba diving at La Jolla Cove and surf at the nearby Windansea Beach.

Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Desert, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and Sacramento - 14 nights

• Start your adventure in Los Angeles - taking in the entertainment district of Hollywood, the luxurious Beverly Hills with its world-famous Rodeo Drive, and the vibrant beachfront at Santa Monica.

• Head to the Joshua Tree National Park known for its characteristic flora and spectacular clear night skies which are perfect for stargazing.

• Journey through the stunning Mojave Desert and drive through Death Valley.

• Visit the Sequoia National Forest and see the magnificent General Sherman Tree - the world’s largest tree by volume.

• Head to Yosemite National Park to see its iconic rock formations, such as El Capitan and Half Dome, and marvel at the epic Yosemite Falls.

• Visit Lake Tahoe - the largest Alpine lake in North America. On its southern shore, you’ll find the beautiful Emerald Bay State Park and the fascinating Vikingsholm.

• Conclude your journey in Sacramento - the state capital - and discover the Old Town with its Western saloons harking back to the days of the Californian gold rush.