Itinerary
- Day 1
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Powell-Hyde cable car ride (payable locally)
- Explore Union Square shops, restaurants and cafes
- Visit Lombard Street
- Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint at Hyde terminus
Landmarks Market Street Union Square Lombard Street Golden Gate Bridge 
- Day 2
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Maritime National Historical Park admission and tour (payable on site)
- Sea lion viewing at Pier 39
- Ghirardelli chocolate factory visit and sampling
Landmarks Fisherman's Wharf Aquatic Park Pier Alcatraz Maritime National Historical Park Pier 39 Ghirardelli chocolate factory 
- Day 3
San Francisco to Santa Cruz
Optional Activities
- Silicon Valley tech headquarters tour
- Beach Boardwalk exploration
- Historic amusement park rides
Landmarks Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Silicon Valley - Day 4
Santa Cruz
Optional Activities
- West Cliff Drive hike or bike ride (5 kilometers)
- Lighthouse Point visit
- Surf museum
- Carmel-by-the-Sea town exploration
- Carmel Beach visit
Landmarks West Cliff Drive Lighthouse Point Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel Beach - Day 5
Santa Cruz to Solvang
Optional Activities
- 17 Mile Drive scenic route
- Lone Cypress viewing
- Bixby Creek Bridge stop
- Beach waterfall viewing
- Solvang exploration
Landmarks 17 Mile Drive Lone Cypress Bixby Creek Bridge Solvang 
- Day 6
Solvang to Santa Barbara
Optional Activities
- Solvang alleyway and windmill exploration
- Santa Barbara beach promenade stroll
- Beach relaxation
- Beginner surfing
Landmarks Solvang Santa Barbara Beach - Day 7
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Beverly Hills exploration
- Mulholland Drive scenic drive
- Walk of Fame
- Hollywood Sign viewing
- Griffith Observatory visit
Landmarks Beverly Hills Mulholland Drive Walk of Fame Hollywood Sign Griffith Observatory 
- Day 8
Los Angeles
Included Activities
- Santa Monica by Bike: rental bike for one day for your own explorations
Optional Activities
- Santa Monica Pier rides
- Venice Beach exploration
- Palisades Park biking
- Muscle Beach viewing
- Ocean Front Walk street art and live music
Landmarks Santa Monica Pier Venice Beach Palisades Park Muscle Beach Ocean Front Walk 
- Day 9
Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Venice Beach exploration
- Malibu Beach visit
- Disney Concert Hall viewing
- Union Station visit
Landmarks Venice Beach Malibu Beach Disney Concert Hall Union Station 
- Day 10
Los Angeles to Oceanside
Optional Activities
- Venice Beach final visit
- Malibu Beach visit
- Oceanside water sports - kayaking, surfing, boating
Landmarks Venice Beach Malibu Beach Oceanside Beach - Day 11
Oceanside to San Diego
Included Activities
- La Jolla Kayaking: group tour to San Diego's caves with English-speaking guide
Optional Activities
- La Jolla kayak exploration of coastal landscape and sea caves
- San Diego Historic Park exploration
- Mexican dining
Landmarks La Jolla San Diego Historic Park 
- Day 12
Oceanside to Palm Springs
Optional Activities
- Palm Springs exploration
- Dining and cocktails
Landmarks Palm Springs 
- Day 13
Palm Springs
Optional Activities
- Joshua Tree National Park entrance (payable locally)
- Nature Valley Trail hike
- Route 66 drive
Landmarks Joshua Tree National Park Nature Valley Trail Route 66 
- Day 14
Palm Springs to San Diego
Optional Activities
- Final activities and last-minute explorations
- Day 15
Return Flight
