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For the Best of California we have 1 departure date in March 2024. 01 March 2024 - 10 March 2024

Best of California (Small Groups, 10 Days)

10 days

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From San Diego to San Francisco

4.8

7 traveler reviews

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Operator: Insight Vacations
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
San Diego
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kimpton Alma, San Diego)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Walk along the bay
Landmarks
Gaslamp Quarter
Little Italy
Day 2
San Diego to Los Angeles
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (InterContinental Downtown, Los Angeles)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Gaslamp Quarter
- Sightseeing tour of Balboa Park
- Visit Old Town State Historical Park
- Coach travel from San Diego to Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Dining at Mexican eateries in Old Town
Landmarks
Gaslamp Quarter
Balboa Park
Old Town State Historical Park
Day 3
Los Angeles
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Sol Agave - upscale Mexican concept using organic ingredients, fresh sustainable seafood, prime steaks, all natural chicken and pork)
Accommodation
Hotel (InterContinental Downtown, Los Angeles)
Included Activities
- Angel's Flight Railway ride
- Downtown Los Angeles sightseeing tour with LA Conservancy
- Grand Central Market visit
- Bradbury Building visit
- US Bank Tower visit
- Hollywood sign viewing
- Walk of Fame stroll
- TCL Chinese Theatre visit
- Dinner at Sol Agave
Optional Activities
- Petersen Automotive Museum visit
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures visit
Landmarks
Angel's Flight Railway
Grand Central Market
Bradbury Building
US Bank Tower
Hollywood Sign
Walk of Fame
TCL Chinese Theatre
Petersen Automotive Museum
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Day 4
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort)
Included Activities
- Pacific Coast Highway drive
- Santa Monica Pier visit
- Coach travel to Santa Barbara
Optional Activities
- Old Mission Santa Barbara visit
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History visit
Landmarks
Santa Monica Pier
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Day 5
Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mar Monte Hotel - Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Santa Barbara)
Included Activities
- Solvang visit
- Coach travel to Pismo Beach
- Pasolivo olive oil farm tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own in Pismo Beach
Landmarks
Solvang
Pasolivo Olive Oil Ranch
Day 6
Pismo Beach to Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner with wine in The Mountain Room at Yosemite Valley Lodge with waterfall views, featuring local, organic, and seasonal preparations)
Accommodation
Hotel (Valley Lodge, Yosemite National Park)
Included Activities
- Mariposa Grove visit
- Grizzly Giant viewing
- Three-course dinner with wine at The Mountain Room
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Mariposa Grove
Grizzly Giant
Day 7
Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Valley Lodge, Yosemite National Park)
Included Activities
- Yosemite Conservancy rock climbing experience
- Naturalist guide meeting
- El Capitan viewing
Landmarks
El Capitan
Day 8
Yosemite to San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco)
Included Activities
- Bay Bridge crossing
- Fisherman's Wharf visit
- Golden Gate Bridge stroll
- Sausalito visit
- Ferry ride from Sausalito to San Francisco
Landmarks
Fisherman's Wharf
Golden Gate Bridge
Sausalito
Alcatraz Island
Day 9
San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Palette Tea House - elevated Chinese dim sum experience, featured in Michelin Food Guide, ranked #5 best new restaurant in 2019)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco)
Included Activities
- Ferry Building Farmers Market visit
- San Francisco sightseeing tour
- Union Square viewing
- Golden Gate Park viewing
- Japanese Tea Garden viewing
- Embarcadero viewing
- Castro District exploration with Local Expert
- Celebration Dinner at Palette Tea House
Landmarks
Ferry Building
Union Square
Golden Gate Park
Japanese Tea Garden
Embarcadero
Castro District
Palette Tea House
Day 10
San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Gaslamp Quarter
Little Italy

Landmarks
Gaslamp Quarter
Balboa Park
Old Town State Historical Park

Landmarks
Angel's Flight Railway
Grand Central Market
Bradbury Building
US Bank Tower
Hollywood Sign
Walk of Fame
TCL Chinese Theatre
Petersen Automotive Museum
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Landmarks
Santa Monica Pier
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Landmarks
Solvang
Pasolivo Olive Oil Ranch

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Mariposa Grove
Grizzly Giant

Landmarks
El Capitan

Landmarks
Fisherman's Wharf
Golden Gate Bridge
Sausalito
Alcatraz Island

Landmarks
Ferry Building
Union Square
Golden Gate Park
Japanese Tea Garden
Embarcadero
Castro District
Palette Tea House

What's Included

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Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Kimpton Alma, San Diego
Hotel
day 1
InterContinental Downtown, Los Angeles
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hotel
day 4
Mar Monte Hotel - Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Santa Barbara
Hotel
day 5
Valley Lodge, Yosemite National Park
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hotel
Days 8, 9

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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

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ELLEN
November 15th, 2019
4.5
Great trip overall. Too little time in Yosemite. Disappointed that our bus couldn't drive on the PCH from Monterrey...
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Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing this with us, it is brilliant to read about your experience on the Best of California tour with Insight Vacations. We are very pleased to know that your Travel Director’s passion and knowledge of Italy set the tone for an amazing atmosphere throughout the trip. That being said, we truly look forward to exploring more of the world with you soon.
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Beat
October 17th, 2019
4.5
I normally travel on my own, but this time, I decided to go with Insight Vacations, as the tour looked great and I...
I normally travel on my own, but this time, I decided to go with Insight Vacations, as the tour looked great and I didn't want to do all the driving. I can certainly recommend Insight Vacations - book a tour with them if you enjoy travelling in style and exploring many sights within a short period of time. Our guide Jason was excellent, and the whole trip was extremely well organised. In my personal opinion, we could have skipped Yosemite National Park - it was the only place I wasn't overly impressed with, particularly with the accommodation and the staff there. The included meals were good but not great (I suppose it's difficult when you go in a group), so I could have done with a few more free evenings instead. But again, this was my personal opinion. Other than that, the trip was fantastic, and I left California with many unforgettable memories.Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
It certainly pleases us to learn that Jason went above and beyond to make your time in the United States a memorable one. Also, we are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience on the road. Furthermore, we truly look forward to welcoming you back soon to explore more amazing destinations.
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Louise
September 1st, 2019
5
We had a really enjoyable bus tour. Great variety in the locations, really nice weather and it is a great way to see...
We had a really enjoyable bus tour. Great variety in the locations, really nice weather and it is a great way to see California in a short period of time. Our tour guide Linda and our bus driver Scott were fabulous. Linda kept us amused with her jokes and Scott was an excellent driver so I felt safe particularly on those hair pin bends into Yosemite and later into Malibu. Really highly recommend this trip.Show more
Traveled in August 2019
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Lauren
August 2nd, 2019
5
Everything was amazing! We went to great places and saw a lot. The tour guide and bus driver were the best! I was so...
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Traveled in June 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
We are very pleased to hear that your time on the Best of California tour was a memorable one. On top of that, we hope that you were able to go back home with some amazing memories and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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TitaniaCheong
June 25th, 2019
5
It was my first time to USA and I decided to travel with Insight Vacations as I have great experience with this...
It was my first time to USA and I decided to travel with Insight Vacations as I have great experience with this operator on my previous trips to Europe. Best of California has a good balance of cosmopolitan cities and beauty of nature. It allows me to meet up both my friends in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles respectively so that’s it! When I arrived into San Francisco, sense of familiarity from the city (Singapore) I came from. Westin St. Francis Hotel is the only hotel on Union Square and with cable cars just outside the doors. All the city’s best shopping, theatre, nightlife and dining options are just steps away. Being a wine lover, I am excited about the private tasting in Sonoma and had one of the best Sauvignon Blanc (I prefer red wine anytime). Welcome reception of champagne at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa delighted everyone, this is my favourite hotel of the trip for its hospitality, room, ambience to the ala carte breakfast selections. Highlight dinner in El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, love the cuisine with local wine, service and fellow travellers at the table! On route to Yosemite National Park, was not only comfortable with extra legroom space, the vantage point from the height of the motor coach and panoramic window view enable me to take some great photos. There were ample time for us to get around the national park. The majestic Yosemite Fall, shuttle service, visitor centre and restaurants are just directly opposite from the doorstep of our lodge. Hearst Castle brought me back to the 1930s during the social peak where their guest list comprised most of the Hollywood stars of the period; Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant and the Marx Brothers and etc. This 90,000 sqft estate was built between 1919 and 1947 by William Randolph Hearst, the publishing tycoon, and his architect Julia Morgan. Our local expert in Los Angeles is informative and we had the chance for a private tour of Los Angeles Theatre which was part of the city orientation. Despite the many highlights of this trip, one of the best highlight for me is the comraderies amongst the 32 fellow travellers including myself along with our Travel Director, Monica and driver, Kevin.Show more
Traveled in June 2019
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Mario
August 27th, 2017
4.5
The success of any tour depends on the itinerary,the tour director and coach driver. My recent tour had the best of...
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Traveled in August 2017
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Marie
June 15th, 2017
5
We had an amazing experience with Darren, our driver and Anandji, our director on the Best of California tour. We got...
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Traveled in June 2017