California Coast Vacation

Explore the “Golden State’s” stunning coastline on this incredible California vacation. Begin your trip in San Francisco with a sightseeing tour of the city’s main attractions, including Fisherman’s Wharf, and ample free time to hop a historic cable car or stroll through Chinatown. Head south to the Monterey Peninsula and stop at lovely Carmel, a retreat favored by writers, artists, and celebrities. A highlight of the day is the scenic 17-Mile Drive with views of Cyprus Point, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and Lone Cyprus. Then enjoy a variety of sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, the nation’s largest marine sanctuary. Travel along Big Sur Coast Highway to San Simeon for a tour of the Hearst Castle, the opulent mansion of wealthy newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, with splendid antiques, art treasures, and exotic possessions purchased at an estimated $50 million. Then travel through the Santa Ynez Mountains to Santa Barbara on the way to Long Beach. Enjoy a dinner and ghost tour aboard the RMS Queen Mary and a leisurely cruise to Catalina Island. Back on the California mainland, take the coastal highway to the 18th-century San Juan Capistrano Mission before arriving in San Diego for a sightseeing tour. In San Diego, you choose your experience – a visit to the San Diego Zoo or SeaWorld. A farewell dinner cruise around San Diego Harbor and dancing atop the yacht is a perfect finale to your California Coast vacation. If you want to see and experience sunny California, this vacation is for you! Sit back, relax, and enjoy California’s beauty.