California Coast Trips and California Adventure

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Be charmed by sun-soaked delights as you cruise the USA's most scenic coastline. Culture, wildlife, history and relaxation await on this fun-filled three day adventure along the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Rated as one of the most scenic drives in America, California's Highway 1 features sunny beaches, funky coastal towns, and loads of kodak moments. Get out of the city and see why they call this "The Coast with the Most".

• Walk the Golden Gate Bridge US$FREE
• Wildlife viewing US$FREE
• American Riviera towns US$FREE
• Local markets US$FREE
• San Francisco arts scene & nightlife US$varies

This is an open aged tour operated by our sister company.

Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

As this tour departs at 0800 in the morning we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

Day 1: Los Angeles & San Luis Obispo

Depart Los Angeles early in the morning with a stop at Santa Barbara to explore the Spanish missionary influence or enjoy beach time at this beautiful American Riviera town. Continue along the coast to the San Luis Obispo area.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 2: San Luis Obispo & Monterey

Enjoy the morning drive along Highway 1, with spectacular vistas, wildlife viewing of sea lions (seasonal) and if you're lucky, whale sightings. There'll be opportunity to explore remote beaches and savor an included picnic lunch before making our way north up the coast to the famouns and fashionable fishing town of Monterey.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included | Meals: Lunch included.

Day 3: Monterey & San Francisco

Depart for San Francisco driving through the fertile Salinas Valley. Stop along the way to pick up some of California's fresh produce at a local market. Enjoy an afternoon stop at Santa Cruz, a fun and funky beach town. Roll into San Francisco, the city by the bay, with a stop along the waterfront to soak up amazing views of the bay, city skyline, and of course, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
Meals: Paid locally

This trip normally concludes late in the afternoon of day 3. In order to make sure you catch your flight, we suggest you book an extra post tour hotel night in San Francisco.

You can easily book your trip online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of Britsh Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe & protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

Prices quoted are per person based on two people in a twin-share room. There is a 25% single supplement at time of booking for solo travellers.

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