Drive through charming Carmel By The Sea. Return north via the Big Sur for a second opportunity to see dramatic vistas.

Photo stop at a Big Sur scenic viewpoint. On one side is the sparkling turquoise Pacific Ocean with its pounding surf, dramatic cliffs and endless horizon, and on the other is the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. Next, a spectacular drive on the Big Sur, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring coastal drives. See natural wonders, including Seal Rock and the Lone Cypress. Then, enjoy Monterey’s famous Seventeen Mile Drive. Next, wind along the coast on Pacific Grove’s Sunset Drive. Continue to Monterey, home of John Steinbeck, who chronicled the adventures of this colorful fishing village. Enjoy a train ride through coastal redwoods. This morning, head south along the California coast. You may wish to ride a historic cable car, cruise on San Francisco Bay, or dine and shop on Fisherman’s Wharf. On your return to San Francisco, stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Overlook. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard. Then, head over the Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering masterpiece. See Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and Golden Gate Park.

Evening is at leisure to explore San Francisco.Īfter breakfast, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of San Francisco highlights. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at your hotel near Fisherman’s Wharf. Your Golden State adventure begins in San Francisco, the romantic city by the bay. See the best of California on a fun-filled vacation that includes two nights in a national park lodge at the base of Yosemite Falls.

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