Day by Day

Day 1 London to San Francisco

Fly from the UK to San Francisco. Once you have arrived pick up your car and drive to your hotel. The remainder of your day is free to explore San Francisco.

Day 2 San Francisco

You have a full day to explore this fantastic city. You can also pre-book with The Internet Traveller a 48 hour hop-on hop-off Bus Tour with Alcatraz admission. This combination package takes you to 20 key points of interest all around San Francisco including Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge, the famous Painted Ladies and also take a ferry across the bay to visit the most famous sight of all, Alcatraz.

Day 3 San Francisco to Monterey

After breakfast start your drive down the beautiful California coast. Head south on Highway 1 and stop in Pescadero to visit Big Basin Redwoods Station Park. Continue on to Monterey. When you have arrived check into your hotel for the night and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 4 Monterey to San Simeon

Perhaps begin the day with stunning 17-Mile Drive, offering spectacular views of the rugged California coast. Continue to San Simeon, home to Hearst Castle, the opulent mansion of wealthy newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. You may want to take a tour and enjoy a stroll through the impressive 123-acre estate.

Day 5 San Simeon to Santa Barbara

Continue south today and consider visiting Solvang, where Denmark has been recreated with charming buildings and windmills. Enjoy browsing the many shops and art galleries, sampling freshly made Danish pastries, or perhaps a bicycle or Segway tour of the town. End your day in Santa Barbara, known as the “American Riviera”, where you will spend 2 nights.

Day 6 Santa Barbara

You have a full day to explore Santa Barbara and the surrounding area. You may choose to visit the famous Santa Barbara Mission, shop for unique gifts in the water front neighbourhood of the Funk Zone, enjoy a leisurely stroll on the beach, or explore nearby wine country.

Day 7 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Continue you journey. Arrive in Los Angeles and check into your hotel for the next two nights. enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 8 Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California’s largest city has a huge variety of shops, restaurants, nightlife as well as popular galleries, theatres and sporting venues. Why not take a trip to Beverly Hills and Hollywood today to sample the shopping and see how the rich and famous live.

Day 9 Los Angeles to San Diego

Today, drive south to San Diego. Along the way, perhaps stop at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach or the Mission at San Juan Capistrano. Once you have arrived check into hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 10 San Diego

The area of and around San Diego is surrounded by beautiful beaches, fabulous attractions, golf courses peaceful parks. You have a full day at leisure which will be well spent exploring the different areas around San Diego and a must is the Gaslamp Quarter where you’ll find first class shopping, dining and entertainment in this lively historic area.

Day 11 San Diego to London

There is time in the morning for some last minute shopping or sightseeing before driving to the airport to board your overnight direct flight from San Diego to London.

Day 12 London

Arrive back in the UK after enjoying what was hopefully a fantastic holiday!