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California Classics with San Diego

13 days
From San Francisco to San Diego
5.0
96 reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Francisco

  2. Day 2

    San Francisco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    • Visit Golden Gate Bridge
    • Visit the Presidio
    • Visit Japanese Tea Garden

    Optional Activities

    • Ride the world-famous cable cars
    • Shop in Union Square
    • Visit the Museum of Modern Art
    Landmarks
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Presidio
    Japanese Tea Garden
    Union Square
    Museum of Modern Art
  3. Day 3

    San Francisco to Sonoma to Sausalito

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Golden Gate Bridge
    • Local vineyard tour and tasting in Sonoma
    • Visit Sausalito

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Sausalito on your own
    Landmarks
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Sonoma
    Sausalito
  4. Day 4

    San Francisco to Yosemite National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Valley Floor Tram tour of Yosemite National Park
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    El Capitan
    Cathedral Spires
    Yosemite Falls
    Half Dome
  5. Day 5

    Yosemite National Park to Monterey

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mariposa Grove
    • Travel to Monterey
    • Stroll along Cannery Row wharf
    Landmarks
    Mariposa Grove
    Cannery Row
  6. Day 6

    Monterey to Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along 17-Mile Drive
    • Visit Carmel-by-the-Sea
    • Walk at Pebble Beach Golf Course

    Optional Activities

    • Explore historic Cannery Row
    Landmarks
    17-Mile Drive
    Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Lone Cypress
    Pebble Beach Golf Course
    Cannery Row
  7. Day 7

    Monterey to Solvang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hearst Castle
    Landmarks
    Big Sur
    Hearst Castle
    Solvang
  8. Day 8

    Solvang to Los Angeles

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Solvang
    • Danish pastry at Mortensen's bakery
    • Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara
    Landmarks
    Solvang
    Mortensen's Bakery
    Old Mission Santa Barbara
  9. Day 9

    Los Angeles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing from Olvera Street to Hollywood
    • See the Sunset Strip
    • See Beverly Hills

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Getty Center & Museum
    • Self-guided walk along Santa Monica Pier
    • Ride the Pacific Park Ferris Wheel
    Landmarks
    Olvera Street
    Hollywood
    Sunset Strip
    Beverly Hills
    Getty Center
    Santa Monica Pier
    Pacific Park Ferris Wheel
  10. Day 10

    Los Angeles to San Diego

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train ride from Los Angeles to San Diego
    Landmarks
    Union Station
  11. Day 11

    San Diego

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town
    • Visit Balboa Park
    • Visit Mission Beach
    • Explore Embarcadero
    • Visit Gaslamp District
    Landmarks
    Old Town
    Balboa Park
    Mission Beach
    Embarcadero
    Gaslamp District
  12. Day 12

    San Diego

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Spend time on the beach
    • Visit attractions in San Diego
  13. Day 13

    San Diego

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Globus

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Rating
5(34,412 reviews)
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Response rate
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Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 96 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    1.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
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  • A
    September 21st, 2023
    It was definitely higher end as far as tours go. Bus driver and tour guide were excellent. Accomodation great. Well...
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  • A
    September 4th, 2023
    this was our 3rd trip, most likely will book again in 2024
    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    September 1st, 2023
    Darren, was pleasant, remembered our names and was always available to listen or discuss the trip.
    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    August 31st, 2023
    My family and I were disappointed that the tour of Los Angeles did not include Universal Studios. It could have...
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  • A
    August 30th, 2023
    Darren, was very caring and offered to bring us dinner because I did not feel well and could not go to dinner. He...
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  • A
    August 29th, 2023
    Road conditions shortened our time in Big Sur, but I would love to see more hours allocated to Yosemite and Big Sur...
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  • A
    August 29th, 2023
    The overall tour was very good. The Farmer's Market experience was alright, but I think that working in a studio tour...
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  • A
    August 26th, 2023
    Darren has been a fabulous Tour Director and Oze has been a fabulous driver. They have both been kind and...
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  • A
    September 13th, 2023
    Good balance of natural world & urban environments…the tremendous variants of California. Substantial...
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  • A
    August 26th, 2023
    Darren and Hose go above and beyond and both are excellent . You should promote both and give them bonuses
    Traveled in August 2023
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    Is this tour offered in 2026? What is the price?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten February 2026

      This tour will not be offered during our 2026 travel season. Please check back to see if this tour will be added at a later date.

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    • For any tour departing before July 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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