Road Trip California: Golden Gate Meets Hollywood Hills

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From San Francisco to Beverly Hills

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Silver Operator: journaway DACH
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Francisco
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride on Powell-Hyde line (payable locally)
- Visit Union Square
Landmarks
Market Street
Union Square
Lombard Street
Golden Gate Bridge
Hyde Street
Day 2
San Francisco
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Maritime National Historical Park visit (admission payable on site)
- Ghirardelli chocolate factory tour and sampling
Landmarks
Fisherman's Wharf
Aquatic Park Pier
Alcatraz
Pier 39
Maritime National Historical Park
Ghirardelli chocolate factory
Day 3
San Francisco
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Good Mong Kok Bakery snack visit
- Chinatown shopping and exploration
Landmarks
Chinatown
Dragon Gate
Good Mong Kok Bakery
Day 4
San Francisco to Santa Cruz
San Francisco to Santa Cruz
Optional Activities
- Silicon Valley detour and tech headquarters viewing
- Beach Boardwalk amusement park exploration
Landmarks
Highway 1
Silicon Valley
Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz
Day 5
Santa Cruz to Solvang
Santa Cruz to Solvang
Optional Activities
- 17 Mile Drive scenic route
- Lone Cypress viewing
- Bixby Creek Bridge viewing
- Waterfall and beach exploration
Landmarks
17 Mile Drive
Lone Cypress
Carmel Bay
Bixby Creek Bridge
Solvang
Day 6
Solvang to Santa Barbara
Solvang to Santa Barbara
Optional Activities
- Santa Barbara beach promenade stroll
- Beginner surfing
Landmarks
Solvang
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
Day 7
Santa Barbara to Malibu
Santa Barbara to Malibu
Optional Activities
- Malibu Pier stroll
- Celebrity spotting
- Malibu Beach exploration
Landmarks
Malibu Pier
Malibu Beach
Highway 101
Day 8
Malibu to Los Angeles
Malibu to Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Beverly Hills tour
- Mulholland Drive drive
- Walk of Fame exploration
- Hollywood Sign viewing
- Griffith Observatory sunset
Landmarks
Beverly Hills
Mulholland Drive
Walk of Fame
Hollywood Sign
Griffith Observatory
Day 9
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Bike rental and cycling tour
- Santa Monica Pier visit
- Palisades Park cycling
- Venice Beach exploration
- Muscle Beach viewing
- Ocean Front Walk experience
Landmarks
Santa Monica Pier
Palisades Park
Venice Beach
Muscle Beach
Ocean Front Walk
Day 10
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Venice Beach or Malibu Beach visit
- Disney Concert Hall viewing
- Union Station tour
Landmarks
Venice Beach
Malibu Beach
Disney Concert Hall
Union Station
Day 11
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Runyon Canyon hike
- Rodeo Drive shopping
- Designer store browsing
- Side-street boutique shopping
- Dining options
Landmarks
Runyon Canyon
Rodeo Drive
Day 12
Return Flight
Return Flight

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Market Street
Union Square
Lombard Street
Golden Gate Bridge
Hyde Street

Landmarks
Fisherman's Wharf
Aquatic Park Pier
Alcatraz
Pier 39
Maritime National Historical Park
Ghirardelli chocolate factory

Landmarks
Chinatown
Dragon Gate
Good Mong Kok Bakery

Landmarks
Highway 1
Silicon Valley
Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz

Landmarks
17 Mile Drive
Lone Cypress
Carmel Bay
Bixby Creek Bridge
Solvang

Landmarks
Solvang
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach

Landmarks
Malibu Pier
Malibu Beach
Highway 101

Landmarks
Beverly Hills
Mulholland Drive
Walk of Fame
Hollywood Sign
Griffith Observatory

Landmarks
Santa Monica Pier
Palisades Park
Venice Beach
Muscle Beach
Ocean Front Walk

Landmarks
Venice Beach
Malibu Beach
Disney Concert Hall
Union Station

Landmarks
Runyon Canyon
Rodeo Drive

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