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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks featuring San Diego and California's Central Coast (San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA, 2026)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San Diego

    San Diego
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown)
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  3. Day 2

    San Diego

    San Diego
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of San Diego neighborhoods including downtown, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, and Old Town San Diego
    • Tour of San Diego's old town to learn about the birthplace of California
    Landmarks
    Balboa Park
    Coronado Island
    Old Town San Diego
  4. Day 3

    San Diego to Los Angeles

    San Diego to Los Angeles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Walking food tour lunch in Carlsbad), Dinner (Casual meal at Grand Central Market)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Harbor cruise of San Diego Bay
    • Walking food tour of Carlsbad with lunch included
    • Evening walk through Grand Central Market with Tour Manager
    Landmarks
    San Diego Bay
    Carlsbad
    Grand Central Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Los Angeles

    Los Angeles
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Combination bus and walking tour of Los Angeles
    • Photo stop at Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall
    • Visit the Bradbury Building
    • Stop at Griffith Observatory for panoramic city views and Hollywood sign viewing
    • Stroll along the Walk of Fame to Grauman's Chinese Theatre
    • Visit the Dolby Theatre (Academy Awards venue)
    • View the iconic Beverly Hills sign
    • Pass by other landmarks on return to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at the Original Farmers Market (on your own)
    Landmarks
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    Bradbury Building
    Griffith Observatory
    Hollywood Sign
    Walk of Fame
    Grauman's Chinese Theatre
    Dolby Theatre
    Beverly Hills Sign
    Rodeo Drive
    Original Farmers Market
  6. Day 5

    Los Angeles to Pismo Beach

    Los Angeles to Pismo Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach)

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided tour of the Old Mission of Santa Barbara

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Santa Barbara to explore Spanish colonial architecture
    Landmarks
    Old Mission of Santa Barbara
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Pismo Beach

    Pismo Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach)

    Optional Activities

    • Hearst Castle optional excursion including guided tour of the Grand Rooms, gardens, pools, elephant seal rookery visit, and lunch
    Landmarks
    Hearst Castle
  8. Day 7

    Pismo Beach to Visalia

    Pismo Beach to Visalia
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a Paso Robles vineyard and winery with locally produced wine tasting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Visalia Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at a Paso Robles vineyard and winery with local wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Paso Robles Wine Region
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Visalia

    Visalia
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks), Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Visalia)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Visalia Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of General Grant tree at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
    • Learn about park ecology, flora, fauna, and Native American history
    • Visit the General Sherman tree (largest tree in the world)
    • Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Visalia
    Landmarks
    General Grant Tree
    General Sherman Tree
    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
  10. Day 9

    Visalia to Los Angeles

    Visalia to Los Angeles
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Getty Center with views of private collection, architecture, gardens, and city views
    Landmarks
    Getty Center
    Santa Monica Mountains
  11. Day 10

    Tour End

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    I live in San Jose, does this trip start from San Diego? Do you have a trip that starts from San Jose?

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    • ColletteOperator•Written July 2026

      Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks featuring San Diego and California's Central Coast would start in San Diego and your first two nights on tour would be in San Diego. Our California Dreamin': Monterey, Yosemite & Napa tour would start in San Jose with the first two nights on tour being in Monterey.

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