Postcards of California

7 Nights

San Francisco, CA

From £705pp
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Highlights

Get closer to the stars at Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, the world’s most famous sidewalk
Experience the magic of Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth
Go behind the scenes of the world’s largest working movie studio,Universal Studios Hollywood

Witness beautiful waterfront views in Southern California’s seaside communities
Explore Santa Barbara, the American Riviera
Experience California’s Central Coast splendor on Highway 1
Marvel at 17-Mile Drive’s the Lone Cypress
Explore the mysteries of Alcatraz Island

Walk along the railings of San Francisco’s world famous Golden Gate Bridge
Sample California’s tastiest wines in Sonoma/Napa Valley
Glimpse the largest monoliths of exposed granite in Yosemite National Park
*Admission fees not included

  • Day 1 - LOS ANGELES ARRIVAL
  • Day 2 - LOS ANGELES – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY – MALIBU – SANTA BARBARA – CENTRAL COAST
  • Day 3 - CENTRAL COAST – HIGHWAY 1 – MONTEREY / CARMEL
  • Day 4 - MONTEREY/CARMEL – YOSEMITE
  • Day 5 - YOSEMITE
  • Day 6 - YOSEMITE – SAN FRANCISCO
  • Day 7 - SAN FRANCISCO
  • Day 8 - SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTURE

Arrive in beautiful Los Angeles, pick up your rental car and begin to explore the city. There’s so much to see from the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice, to the Walk of Fame in Hollywood and numerous worldclass museums.

Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel

In this Los Angeles seaport town, you can enjoy cultural attractions, thriving businesses and a great coastal climate year-round. At the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor hotel you are near the Port of Los Angeles, USS IOWA Battleship and Long Beach Convention Center

Start the day with a drive through Santa Monica and the famous beaches of Malibu. Continue up the coast to Santa Barbara, a beautiful seaside community with its famous mission and palm-lined walkways. The harbor and wharf areas are great to explore on foot or rent a bike and see even more. Further north, the classic beach towns of California’s Central Coast beg to be explored. Overnight in the heart of California’s Central Coast.

Seacrest Oceanfront Hotel

With the sun in the sky and flowers in full bloom, spring is the perfect time to visit Pismo Beach! Make the SeaCrest your home base from which you explore the area’s many vineyard harvest festivals, and of course, gorgeous beaches. Then retreat to our 5-acre oceanfront bluff with unique beach access and enjoy the most beautiful sunsets that California has to offer. The hotel boasts stylish retro-modern guestrooms, high quality and super friendly customer service, free Wi-Fi Internet in every room, and a complimentary continental breakfast.    

Continue north, and near San Luis Obispo join Highway 1 which is renowned as one of the most scenic roadways in the US. Enjoy more stunning views of the rugged coastline and the Pacific with a drive on the 17-Mile Scenic Drive, which passes through the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. Experience the quaint village of Carmel and the charming seaside town of Monterey. DRIVING DISTANCE: 267 MI / 430 KM

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Nestled among the magnificent pines just blocks from Monterey Bay, Hilton Garden Inn Monterey blends comfort, convenience, technology, and style in this modern hotel with an on-site restaurant. Its location in the heart of Monterey, California puts this scenic coastal town at your fingertips. Enjoy easy access to iconic Highway 1, beautiful Monterey beaches, and Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) along with other sights and attractions.

Start your day early and continue across California’s agricultural Central Valley before ascending into the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Join highway 49 and travel south through California Gold country following in the footsteps of the thousands of gold seekers during the gold rush of 1949.  Today this area’s streams and creeks are still considered some of the best for gold panning enthusiasts.  Continue to Yosemite National Park.

Cedar Lodge

Property Location Located in El Portal, Cedar Lodge is on a river and within the region of Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. This hotel is within the region of Badger Pass and Tunnel View.

 A full day to explore. Yosemite National Park embraces some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and affords a wonderful collection of waterfalls, meadows and forests, including groves of giant sequoias. Marvel at the sheer granite domes and cliffs that soar thousands of feet up from the valley floor. The massive glacial-shaped rock formations of El Capitan and Half Dome are the most famous landmarks of the park and keep a majestic watch over the valley.

Cedar Lodge

Property Location Located in El Portal, Cedar Lodge is on a river and within the region of Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. This hotel is within the region of Badger Pass and Tunnel View.

Today depart Yosemite and head for the city on the bay.  This scenic drive will take you into the heart of San Francisco your base for the next 2 days.

Americania Hotel

From its mid-century modern design to its playful spirit and amusing décor, the Americania Hotel is a San Francisco hotel that dares to be different. Decked out in retro-style furnishings and bold yet simple colors, each of our 143 guest rooms offers a refreshing alternative to cookie-cutter, chain hotel rooms.Our central location – in the heart of downtown San Francisco’s SoMa district – brings the best of the city to your doorstep – from Union Square, the Moscone Convention Center and the world-famous Cable Cars.  Within the hotel, a tranquil garden courtyard and the heated swimming pool create an atmosphere brimming with warmth and relaxation.If work is on the agenda, our Wi-Fi and business center access ensure that you’ll stay connected throughout your visit.

A full day at leisure to explore the City by the Bay. We strongly recommend time in Fisherman’s Wharf and a relaxing way to spend the afternoon is taking a ferry to Sausalito for a unique perspective on the skyline.

Americania Hotel

From its mid-century modern design to its playful spirit and amusing décor, the Americania Hotel is a San Francisco hotel that dares to be different. Decked out in retro-style furnishings and bold yet simple colors, each of our 143 guest rooms offers a refreshing alternative to cookie-cutter, chain hotel rooms.Our central location – in the heart of downtown San Francisco’s SoMa district – brings the best of the city to your doorstep – from Union Square, the Moscone Convention Center and the world-famous Cable Cars.  Within the hotel, a tranquil garden courtyard and the heated swimming pool create an atmosphere brimming with warmth and relaxation.If work is on the agenda, our Wi-Fi and business center access ensure that you’ll stay connected throughout your visit.

Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.