Pacific Coast Express
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
LOS ANGELES ARRIVAL
Arrive in Los Angeles and transfer independently via shuttle bus to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Director in the evening.
Day 2
LOS ANGELES (UNIVERSAL STUDIOS OPTIONAL)
Today, spend the day exploring Los Angeles at your leisure, or take an optional full-day tour to the world’s largest movie studio and theme park: Universal Studios. Go behind-the-scenes on the legendary Studio Tour to explore Hollywood’s most famous backlot. See Wisteria Lane from ABC’s hit series Desperate Housewives, come face-to-face with Norman Bates at the legendary Bates Motel from Psycho, brace yourself as Jaws lurks deep beneath the waters … and much, much more.
Day 3
LOS ANGELES - MALIBU - SANTA BARBARA - CENTRAL COAST
Travel north along the beautiful Pacific coast this morning, passing through the iconic beach communities of Santa Monica and Malibu. Stop by the “End of the Trail” of Historic Route 66 and at an iconic California lifeguard tower made famous by “Baywatch.” Then it’s on to Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. Stop for lunch, and enjoy the cities Spanish architecture before continuing to a quaint central coast town.
Day 4
CENTRAL COAST - CARMEL/ MONTEREY - SAN FRANCISCO
Today we make our way north to Carmel, home of actor/director Clint Eastwood. Enjoy browsing the shops and galleries of this famous artists’ colony. Traveling further north, visit Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Stroll the Pier to Cannery Row, brought to fame by John Steinbeck’s novel. In the afternoon pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route to San Francisco, the “City by the Bay.” Tour concludes upon arrival at the hotel.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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| DEPARTURES 2024 | PRICE FROM |
|---|---|
| MAY 28 | 836 |
| JUNE 10, 18 | 836 |
| JULY 1, 2, 23, 29 | 874 |
| AUG 6 | 874 |
| SEP 2, 23, 24 | 874 |
| OCT 1, 15 | 874 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT INCLUSIONS
- Visit Santa Barbara, “California’s Riviera” known for its Mediterranean flair
- Travel California’s central coast and its rich agricultural plains
- Visit Monterey including Cannery Row, inspiration for American author John Steinbeck
- Journey through one of America’s most renown technology hubs: Silicon Valley
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Los Angeles | Crowne Plaza LAX |
| 3 | Central Coast | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Santa Maria/ Radisson Santa Maria |
PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: Los Angeles, Crowne Plaza LAX
POST: San Francisco, Hotel Carlton
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Visit Universal Studios
