Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San Francisco
San Francisco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Handlery Union Square Hotel)
- Day 2
San Francisco
San Francisco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Handlery Union Square Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Coit Tower
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Rincon Park for scenic bay views
- Walk the full length of the Embarcadero waterfront
- Watch the famous sea lions at the wharf
- Explore the interior frescoes of Coit Tower
- Admire the cityscape of San Francisco from the top of Telegraph Hill
Landmarks Embarcadero Fisherman's Wharf Coit Tower Bay Bridge Telegraph Hill - Day 3
San Francisco
San Francisco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Handlery Union Square Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Alcatraz Island
Optional Activities
- Take the official ferry tour to Alcatraz Island
- Use the interactive audio guide through the prison cells
- Walk through the iconic Dragon Gate in Chinatown
- Visit the free Cable Car Museum on Mason Street
- Take a photo at the crooked Lombard Street
Landmarks Alcatraz Island Chinatown Dragon Gate Lombard Street Cable Car Museum - Day 4
San Francisco
San Francisco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Handlery Union Square Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Fine Arts
- Visit Golden Gate Bridge
- Explore Golden Gate Park
Optional Activities
- Walk around the lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts
- Take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy Field
- Walk a portion of the Golden Gate Bridge suspension span
- Have a picnic in Golden Gate Park
- Explore the gardens within the park grounds
Landmarks Palace of Fine Arts Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Park Crissy Field - Day 5
San Francisco - Half Moon Bay - Santa Cruz
San Francisco - Half Moon Bay - Santa Cruz- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the dramatic cliffs at Half Moon Bay
- Watch the waves at local surfing hotspots
- Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Santa Cruz Beach
- Explore the scenic coastal drives of the Pacific Coast Highway
- Relax at the peaceful Poplar Beach
Landmarks Highway 1 Half Moon Bay Santa Cruz Beach Poplar Beach - Day 6
Monterey
Monterey- Meals
- Breakfast (Complimentary continental breakfast included with stay at The Monarch Resort)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Monarch Resort)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
- Explore the historic Cannery Row district
- Visit the charming Fisherman's Wharf
- Take a walk toward Pacific Grove
- Watch local marine life from the shore
Landmarks Monterey Bay Cannery Row Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Fisherman's Wharf Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Point Pinos Lighthouse - Day 7
Monterey - San Simeon - Pismo Beach
Monterey - San Simeon - Pismo Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ocean Palms Motel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hearst Castle
Optional Activities
- Drive across the photogenic Bixby Bridge
- Take photos of the rugged cliffs along Big Sur
- Tour the opulent terraces of Hearst Castle
- Watch elephant seals at the beach near San Simeon
- Walk on the wooden pier at Pismo Beach
Landmarks Big Sur Bixby Bridge Hearst Castle San Simeon Pismo Beach Pismo Beach Pier - Day 8
Pismo Beach - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles
Pismo Beach - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bayshore Inn Ventura)
Optional Activities
- Walk the beach promenade in Santa Barbara
- Explore the Spanish-style architecture of the city center
- Sip coffee near the Pacific Ocean
- Take a sunset walk in Santa Monica
- Visit local galleries along State Street
Landmarks Santa Barbara Santa Monica State Street Marina Park - Day 9
Los Angeles
Los Angeles- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bayshore Inn Ventura)
Included Activities
- Visit Griffith Observatory
Optional Activities
- Hike the trails up to Griffith Observatory
- Explore the interior exhibits of the Observatory
- Watch the sunset over the Los Angeles basin
- Take a photo of the Hollywood Sign from the park
- Enjoy the view from the planetarium terrace
Landmarks Griffith Observatory Hollywood Sign Los Angeles - Day 10
Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Los Angeles to Las Vegas- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vacation Club Polo Towers Las Vegas)
Optional Activities
- Take an evening walk to see the lights of the casinos
- Explore the themed architecture of the major resorts
- Enjoy a dinner at one of the world-class restaurants
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip - Day 11
Las Vegas
Las Vegas- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vacation Club Polo Towers Las Vegas)
Optional Activities
- Walk the length of the Las Vegas Strip
- Visit the Fremont Street Experience downtown
- Ride the gondolas at the Venetian
- Try your luck at the casino tables
- Watch live street performances and shows
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip Fremont Street Experience The Venetian - Day 12
Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon
Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vacation Club Polo Towers Las Vegas)
Optional Activities
- Drive the 21km Scenic Drive through the park
- Stop at the Visitor Center to learn about the geology
- Take short hiking trails among the red rocks
- Observe the desert flora and fauna
- Take photos of the vibrant desert landscape
Landmarks Red Rock Canyon Mojave Desert - Day 13
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
