Summer tour time is from April 1st – Oct 31st
Winter tour time is from Nov 1st – Mar 31st
Day 1: LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – ROUTE 1/17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
Santa Barbara
A popular resort city for both Californians and beyond, Santa Barbara and the area around it have been inhabited for over 13,000 years and was the site of the excavation of the "Arlington Spring's Man" skeletal remains. Once a Spanish colonial town, the city still bears the same Spanish and Mission Colonial Revival styles of its founding alongside Victorian-style homes. It is home to a variety of festivals, including the Old Spanish Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Santa Barbara French Festival, and the Summer Solstice Parade.
Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish Mission and learn how these religious outposts were key in the development of the entire region. Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops. We head north to the world-famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coastline up close (small vehicles will travel the southern portion of route 1 while full size coaches will travel the 17-mile drive exclusively). After our visit we visit the town of Carmel, home to the actor Clint Eastwood, before enjoying the coastal views heading toward San Francisco for the evening.
Itinerary in winter:
LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – SOLVANG – SAN FRANCISCO
Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. We start our tour when we stop at the heart of downtown at “state street promenade” stroll through the exclusive shops and restaurants at this beautiful part of town which is insulated from traffic while enjoying the architectural beauty, sights and sounds in a peaceful setting. Continue to Santa Barbara beaches and Stearns wharf to “walk on the water” and enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean, we finish our visit at the Spanish Mission Santa Barbara and learn how these religious outposts were key in the development of the entire region. From the mission we continue to Solvang, “the Danish capital of America” a quaint Danish community at the heart of California. Enjoy the Danish-style architecture while browsing in the local shops and restaurants. After our lunch break, we head north through Silicon Valley before departing to reach our hotel overnight.
Overnight: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport
Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, On the way to Sausalito we will have great views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Next, we return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city’s famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Our day ends with a panoramic view of the city from the Bay Bridge as we make our way to the hotel for the evening.
Itinerary in winter:
SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world famous bay, On the way to Sausalito we will have great views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island. Next, we return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city’s famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union square, Chinatown and Nob Hill. Our tour ends with a night view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight: Springhill Suites Oakland Airport.
Day 3: SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – STEVENSON RANCH
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite tours and guided activities are a great way to discover the national park. You can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. This nearly 2,000-square-mile Central California treasure that was established in 1890 contains giant sequoia trees, spectacular waterfalls, rugged mountains, pristine streams and unparalleled nature scenes. Yosemite National Park stretching through a portion of the Sierra Nevada Mountains welcomes more than 3.7 million people per year for activities such as hiking, camping, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking, skiing and snowboarding. Your Yosemite tour can lead you to Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, Mirror Lake, Half Dome, El Capitan, Mariposa Grove, Tunnel View and Tuolumne Grove. Join a Yosemite tour and let our professional tour guides bring you to see Half Dome, waterfalls and more in this amazing natural place!
Summer Route: We head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200 square mile wonderland of forests, lakes, and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome to continue for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls. After a beautiful day in the park we head down to Stevenson Ranch for the evening.
Itinerary in winter:
SAN FRANCISCO – MONTERREY – STEVENSON RANCH
Winter Route: start the day with a visit of Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row. What was once a row of sardine factories along the wharf is now a picturesque haven for people to enjoy a leisurely day while exploring its rich history. We continue our tour of the beautiful California Coast with a visit to the town of Carmel-by-the-sea, home to actor/director Clint Eastwood. Enjoy some free time to stroll in town and enjoy the beautiful boutiques and galleries. We head south to the world-famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coastline up close (small vehicles will travel the southern portion of route 1 while full size coaches will travel the 17 mile drive exclusively) afternoon drive to Stevenson Ranch for the evening.
Overnight: Comfort Suites Steven Ranch
Day 4: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
Today’s route is east through the dessert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow, which is filled with all the famous brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and more.
In the evening we take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert, such as Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe lady luck will be smiling on you tonight.
Itinerary in winter:
STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
Today’s route is east through the dessert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow, which is filled with all the famous brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and more.
In the evening we take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert, such as Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe lady luck will be smiling on you tonight.
Overnight: Harrah's Hotel
Day 5: LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM – LOS ANGELES
Hoover Dam
This concrete marvel spanning the Colorado River in Black Canyon was built between 1931-36 and originally called the Boulder Dam until it was renamed in 1947 after United States President Herbert Hoover, who played an important role in getting it constructed. Hoover Dam extending from the states of Arizona and Nevada is one of the largest man-made structures in the world at 1,244 feet long and 726 feet high. It produces hydroelectric power, supplies irrigation water and prevents flooding. The U.S. National Historic Landmark that created Lake Mead is visited by more than seven million people annually. Hoover Dam designed by engineer John Savage and architect Gordan Kaufmann. Located nearby Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon, plenty of Hoover Dam tours will include a visit to all three of these amazing attractions.
After a leisurely breakfast we leave Las Vegas and make our way to the Hoover Dam, understand how this man made phenomenon was built and what it did to the area. After our visit we head west, after one last chance at the slot machines on the state line we cross back into California. Our tour ends with arrival to Los Angeles.
Itinerary in winter:
LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM – LOS ANGELES
After a leisurely breakfast we leave Las Vegas and make our way to the Hoover Dam, understand how this man made phenomenon was built and what it did to the area. After our visit we head west, after one last chance at the slot machines on the state line we cross back into California. Our tour ends with arrival to Los Angeles.
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It was an amazing tour. The best tour I had ever been on. I have taken a couple of East Coast tour through TakeYourTrip and this was my first West Coast trip with the company and it turned out to be amazing. It was way better than my east coast tour. Fully guided tour with a fluently English speaking guide. Hotels were great too and the bus was luxurious to my surprise.
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It was our first time for us as an Italian family to see these amazing places, we had a magnificent ti,e. Our tour guide was excellent at Italian language, he was very polite and very helpful guy. We enjoyed the accommodation very much as hotels were really comfortable and clean, we also liked that there was a Wifi on our bus. Great Job TakeYourTrip.
Great experience!
We had a really great time during these 5 days, starting from the bus, as it was very comfortable, the driver was very skillful and he drove very safely and we were exactly on schedule. Our tour guide was a very nice guy, and he was very helpful. The hotels were really clean and nice. We saw some amazing places like Santa Barbara, 17 Miles Drive, Golden Gate Bridge and Yosemite National Park.
Amazing tour!
Amazing tour! great job TakeYourTrip. The tour was very well organized, we moved exactly on time and there was no delay. We were always on schedule. The our guide was great in every thing, our bus was very clean and comfortable. Also the hotels were very clean and comfortable, we really enjoyed Yosemite National Park, Santa Barbara, 17 Miles Drive, Golden Gate Bridge.
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The tour was really very well organized!
The tour was really very well organized, we moved exactly on time, there was no delay, and even during the tour we were right on schedule, it was a great effort from the tour guide who was a great guy by the way. The accommodation was really comfortable, really clean and cozy hotels and we saw some amazing places. It was really a great tour and great experience. I really hope i can do it again some time. especially that all attractions were included.