California Coast Road Trip
The California Coast Road Trip self-driving vacation will take you from San Diego to San Francisco by way of some of the most beautiful towns and vistas in the world. Let California Tours arrange your accommodations and plan a special itinerary just for you. Your Road trip will begin in San Diego. Experience the relaxing atmosphere of a truly beautiful place.
Your adventure will the take you north to the beautiful Coastal city of Santa Barbara. Enjoy a lovely lunch, a walk on the beach and some shopping in a city that has attracted US Presidents and even Queen Elizabeth to take a much needed vacation. Then head north along the historic highway 101 to Solvang and then to the Paso Robles Wine Country. Your tour will then take you back to the coast where you will travel up Highway 1 to one of the most beautiful pieces of coastline in California – Big Sur. After stopping to take as many pictures as you would like of the famous Bixby Bridge and the sea lions in Los Lobos State Park, you will continue up highway 1 into Monterey and Carmel.
Package Details
Our California Coast Road Trip vacation package includes 7 nights accommodations and it can be personalized to any length and based on traveler’s desired itinerary. Travelers are responsible for rental cars.
Classic Package
- Hotels
- San Diego : Wyndham San Diego Bayside, Hotel Indigo or equivalent
Los Angeles: Hampton Inn El Segundo, Residence Inn Manhattan Beach or equivalent
Westlake: Residence Inn Westlake, Hyatt Westlake or equivalent
Pismo Beach: Cliff Hotel and Spa, Sandcastle or equivalent
Carmel/Monterey: Plaza Hotel, Marriott or equivalent
San Francisco: Hilton Union Square, Executive Hotel Vintage Court or equivalent - Day 1
- Arrive San Diego. Airport – hotel transfer on own.
Hotel check-in on own. Selected hotels are located walking distance to Seaport Village and Gaslamp District.
Dinner on own in Seaport Village or Gaslamp District
Optional Extensions in San Diego: San Diego Zoo and USS Midway - Day 2
- OC and Pacific Coast
Rent car on own and depart San Diego via I-5
Suggested optional Stops: La Jolla, Laguna Beach, Mission San Juan Bautista and Newport Beach
Overnight near Manhattan Beach. Selected hotels are located 10 minute drive from Manhattan Beach Downtown.
Dinner on own in Manhattan Beach - Day 3
- Los Angeles
Suggested optional stops: Venice Canal, Abbott Kinney Boulevard, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach and Getty Center or Getty Villa.
Dinner on own in Santa Monica Beach
Overnight in Westlake - Day 4
- Santa Barbara and Central Coast
Suggested optional stops: Santa Barbara Mission, Sterns Wharf, State Street, the Courthouse, Solvang and Pismo.
Dinner on own in Pismo Beach
Overnight in Pismo Beach - Day 5
- Hearst Castle, Big Sur and Carmel
Depart Pismo Beach for Hearst Castle via HWY 101 – HWY 1
Mid morning Hearst Castle tour – admission included
Suggested optional stops: Elephant Seal Vista Point, Julia Pfeiffer Burn State Park, Rocky Point and Carmel.
Dinner on own in Carmel
Overnight in Carmel or Monterey - Day 6
- Point Lobos and Monterey
Mid morning Point Lobos guided walking tour with a naturalist.
Optional Suggested stops: 17 Mile Drive, Monterey and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Overnight in Carmel or Monterey - Day 7
- San Francisco via HWY 1
Suggested optional stops: Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, Ocean Beach, Cliff House and Golden Gate Park.
Return rental car
Overnight in San Francisco - Day 8
- SFO transfer on own
- Optional Extension
- Muir Woods, Sausalito, Napa Valley and Yosemite National Park
Deluxe Package
- Hotels
- San Diego : Hyatt Manchester, Hotel Republic San Diego or equivalent
Los Angeles: Westdrift Manhattan Beach or equivalent
Westlake: Hyatt Westlake or equivalent
Pismo Beach: Vespera on Ocean or equivalent
Carmel/Monterey: Plaza Hotel, Marriott or equivalent
San Francisco: Westin St. Francis, Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf or equivalent - Day 1
- Private San Diego airport transfer with meet & greet
Transfer to hotel or rental car agency
Hotel check-in on own. Selected hotels are located walking distance to Seaport Village and Gaslamp District.
Dinner on own in Seaport Village or Gaslamp District
Optional Extensions in San Diego: San Diego Zoo and USS Midway - Day 2
- OC and Pacific Coast
Rent car on own and depart San Diego via I-5
Suggested optional Stops: La Jolla, Laguna Beach, Mission San Juan Bautista and Newport Beach
Overnight near Manhattan Beach. Selected hotels are located 10 minute drive from Manhattan Beach Downtown.
Dinner on own in Manhattan Beach - Day 3
- Los Angeles
Suggested optional stops: Venice Canal, Abbott Kinney Boulevard, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach and Getty Center or Getty Villa.
Dinner on own in Santa Monica Beach
Overnight in Westlake - Day 4
- Santa Barbara and Central Coast
Suggested optional stops: Santa Barbara Mission, Sterns Wharf, State Street, the Courthouse, Solvang and Pismo.
Dinner on own in Pismo Beach
Overnight in Pismo Beach, based on ocean view room - Day 5
- Hearst Castle, Big Sur and Carmel
Depart Pismo Beach for Hearst Castle via HWY 101 – HWY 1
Mid morning Hearst Castle tour – admission included
Suggested optional stops: Elephant Seal Vista Point, Julia Pfeiffer Burn State Park, Rocky Point and Carmel
Dinner on own in Carmel
Overnight in Carmel or Monterey, based on ocean view room - Day 6
- Point Lobos and Monterey
Mid morning Point Lobos guided walking tour with a naturalist
Optional Suggested stops: 17 Mile Drive, Monterey and Monterey Bay Aquarium
Overnight in Carmel or Monterey - Day 7
- San Francisco via HWY 1
Suggested optional stops: Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, Ocean Beach, Cliff House and Golden Gate Park.
Return rental car
Overnight in San Francisco - Day 8
- Private SFO transfer
- Optional Extension
- Muir Woods, Sausalito, Napa Valley and Yosemite National Park
* If you would like to book a Classic Package online, click here.
Otherwise, contact us.
Luxury Travel Packages at Reasonable Prices
Every client receives hands-on personal attention from our professional staff with over 25 years of experience in tour operations and destination management services. Prices are based on Thursday, Friday and Saturday departures.
Classic Package Pricing
PRICES ARE PER PERSON STARTING FROM:
Triple Occupancy
- $1395 – June – Oct
- $1195 – Nov – Mar
- $1425 – Apr – May
Double Occupancy
- $1835 – June – Oct
- $1595 – Nov – Mar
- $1895 – Apr – May
Single Occupancy
- $3095 – June – Oct
- $2795– Nov – Mar
- $3195 – Apr – May
Prices Include:
- 7 night accommodations
- Admissions to Hearst Castle and Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Getty Villa or Getty Center reservation
- Point Lobos guided walking tour with a naturalist
- On site support during travel
- All taxes
Prices Do Not Include:
- Meals and beverages
- Airport transfers
- Rental car
- Travel insurance
- Park admissions and parking
- Anything not mentioned above
Deluxe Package Prices
PER PERSON STARTING FROM: [USD]
Triple Occupancy
- $1825 – June
- $1995 – Jul – Aug
- $2195 – Sep – Oct
- $2095 – Nov
Double Occupancy
- $3035 – June
- $3095– Jul – Aug
- $3195 – Sep – Oct
- $2995 – Nov
Single Occupancy
- $4395 – June
- $4495 – Jul – Aug
- $4595– Sep – Oct
- $4195 – Nov
Prices Include:
- 7 night accommodations
- Admissions to Hearst Castle and Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Getty Villa or Getty Center reservation
- Point Lobos guided walking tour with a naturalist
- On site support during travel
- Hotel resort fees
- Private airport transfers in San Diego and San Francisco with meet & greet on arrival
- All taxes
Prices Do Not Include:
- Meals and beverages
- Airport transfers
- Rental car
- Travel insurance
- Park admissions and parking
- Anything not mentioned above
DISCOVER THE DRAMATIC BEAUTY OF THE CALIFORNIA COAST
Embark on an unforgettable road trip along California’s legendary Highway 1, where dramatic coastal cliffs meet the ocean. Over 8 days and 7 nights, drive past iconic landmarks, explore seaside villages, discover coastal wineries, and take in breathtaking views from San Diego to San Francisco. Your ultimate coastal adventure awaits.
Big SurStanding high on the rugged cliffs above the Pacific, you look out over the drama of Big Sur—where steep, green-swathed mountains crash directly into the crashing white surf below.
Surfers at La JollaOn a calm, sun-lit day along the Southern California coast, surfers scatter across the gentle ocean waves, soaking in the quintessential laid-back coastal lifestyle.
Rocky PointA breathtaking vista of jagged rock formations jutting into turquoise ocean waters, capturing the raw, untouched beauty of California’s coastal wilderness
Venice CanalA tranquil scene along the historic Venice Canals, where charming homes and lush palm trees reflect across still waters, offering a peaceful neighborhood retreat steps away from the beach.
Bixby Creek BridgeAn iconic view of the majestic Bixby Creek Bridge spanning the deep coastal canyon, framing the dramatic Highway 1 roadway as it curves along the sweeping ocean cliffs.
Santa Monica PierPassing under the famous wooden Santa Monica Pier archway, welcoming visitors to the bustling historic landmark filled with coastal charm, ocean views, and classic seaside nostalgia.
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