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California Dreamin': Canyons, Casinos & Coastal Vibes

23 days
Start and end in Los Angeles
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Los Angeles to Palm Springs

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Paloma Resort)
    Landmarks
    Palm Springs
    Palm Desert
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  2. Day 2

    Palm Springs to Route 66

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton Inn Williams)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Joshua Tree National Park (entrance fee payable locally)
    • Hike Nature Valley Trail in Joshua Tree
    • Spot wildlife including iguanas, coyotes and bird species
    Landmarks
    Joshua Tree National Park
    Route 66
  3. Day 3

    Grand Canyon

    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page at Lake Powell)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Grand Canyon South Rim (admission payable on site)
    • Drive to or shuttle to various viewpoints
    • Hike Bright Angel Trail
    • Sunset viewing at Hopi Point
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon
    Bright Angel Trail
    Hopi Point
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Monument Valley to Horseshoe Bend

    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page at Lake Powell)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Monument Valley (entrance fee payable on site)
    • Drive Scenic Drive through Monument Valley
    • Visit Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon at sunset (admission payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Monument Valley
    Horseshoe Bend
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Antelope Canyon to St. George

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Inn on the Cliff)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Antelope Canyon (optional, reservation required, for a fee, requires guide)
    Landmarks
    Antelope Canyon
    Powell Lake
    Wahweap Overlook
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Inn on the Cliff)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bryce Canyon National Park (optional, entrance fee payable on site)
    • Drive Scenic Drive viewpoints
    • Hike Navajo Loop trail through hoodoos
    • Watch sunset at Sunset Point
    Landmarks
    Bryce Canyon National Park
    Sunset Point
  7. Day 7

    Zion National Park to Las Vegas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Palms Casino Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Zion National Park (admission fee applies)
    • Hike Angels Landing (over four kilometers to dizzying height)
    • Visit Kolob Canyons
    • Explore Las Vegas Strip at night
    Landmarks
    Zion National Park
    Angels Landing
    Kolob Canyons
    Las Vegas Strip
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Las Vegas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Palms Casino Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Venice's canals at the Venetian
    • Visit the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas
    • Explore ancient Egypt theme at Luxor
    • Visit the Neon Museum (admission extra)
    Landmarks
    The Venetian
    Luxor
    Paris Las Vegas
    Neon Museum
  9. Day 9

    Death Valley to Bakersfield

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield)

    Optional Activities

    • Death Valley excursion including Dante's View and Badwater Basin
    Landmarks
    Death Valley
    Dante's View
    Badwater Basin
    Bakersfield
  10. Day 10

    Bakersfield to Yosemite

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tunnel View
    • Explore Yosemite Valley
    Landmarks
    Tunnel View
    Yosemite Valley
    El Capitan
    Bridalveil Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Yosemite National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Yosemite National Park (optional, entrance fee payable on site)
    • View from Tunnel View
    • Hike to Yosemite Falls
    • Hike Mist Trail to Nevada and Vernal Falls
    • Visit Mirror Lake
    • Visit Glacier Point
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    Tunnel View
    El Capitan
    Bridalveil Falls
    Yosemite Falls
    Nevada Falls
    Vernal Falls
    Mirror Lake
    Glacier Point
  12. Day 12

    San Francisco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel G San Francisco)

    Optional Activities

    • Ride historic cable cars (optional, payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Market Street
    Powell-Hyde Cable Car
    Union Square
    Lombard Street
    Golden Gate Bridge
  13. Day 13

    San Francisco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel G San Francisco)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fisherman's Wharf
    • Walk Aquatic Park Pier with Alcatraz views
    • Visit Pier 39 and watch sea lions

    Optional Activities

    • Maritime National Historical Park (admission payable on site)
    • Ghirardelli chocolate factory visit and tasting
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Wharf
    Aquatic Park Pier
    Alcatraz
    Maritime National Historical Park
    Pier 39
    Ghirardelli Square
  14. Day 14

    San Francisco - Chinatown

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel G San Francisco)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chinatown and Dragon Gate
    • Visit Good Mong Kok Bakery
    Landmarks
    Dragon Gate
    Chinatown, San Francisco
    Good Mong Kok Bakery
  15. Day 15

    San Francisco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel G San Francisco)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike or bike in Presidio National Park
    • Visit Bakers Beach
    • Visit Painted Ladies at Alamo Square
    Landmarks
    Presidio National Park
    Bakers Beach
    Painted Ladies
    Alamo Square
  16. Day 16

    Highway 1 to Santa Cruz

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection)

    Optional Activities

    • Detour to Silicon Valley to view tech company headquarters
    • Stroll Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
    • Explore amusement park with historic roller coasters
    Landmarks
    Highway 1
    Silicon Valley
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  17. Day 17

    Highway 1 to Solvang

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vinland Hotel and Lounge)

    Optional Activities

    • Drive 17 Mile Drive scenic route
    Landmarks
    17 Mile Drive
    Lone Cypress
    Carmel Bay
    Bixby Creek Bridge
    Solvang
  18. Day 18

    Solvang to Santa Barbara

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vinland Hotel and Lounge)

    Optional Activities

    • Surf lessons in Santa Barbara
    Landmarks
    Solvang
    Santa Barbara
  19. Day 19

    Los Angeles

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Delphi Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Beverly Hills
    • Drive Mulholland Drive
    • Visit Walk of Fame
    • View Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory
    Landmarks
    Beverly Hills
    Mulholland Drive
    Walk of Fame
    Hollywood Sign
    Griffith Observatory
  20. Day 20

    Santa Monica - Venice Beach

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Delphi Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Monica Pier
    • Explore Venice Beach Ocean Front Walk
    • Visit Muscle Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Bike day rental in Santa Monica
    Landmarks
    Santa Monica Pier
    Venice Beach
    Ocean Front Walk
    Muscle Beach
  21. Day 21

    Los Angeles Beaches or Downtown

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Delphi Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Venice Beach
    • Visit Malibu Beach
    • Visit Disney Concert Hall
    • Explore Union Station
    Landmarks
    Venice Beach
    Malibu Beach
    Disney Concert Hall
    Union Station
  22. Day 22

    Los Angeles

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Delphi Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike Runyon Canyon
    • Shop on Rodeo Drive
    Landmarks
    Runyon Canyon
    Rodeo Drive
  23. Day 23

    Los Angeles Departure

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