Explore the “Golden State’s” stunning coastline on this incredible California escorted tour. Begin your tour in San Francisco with a sightseeing tour of the city’s main attractions and ample free time to hop a historic cable car or stroll through Chinatown. Head south to the Monterey Peninsula and stop at lovely Carmel, a retreat favored by writers, artists, and celebrities. A highlight of the day is the scenic 17-Mile Drive with views of Cyprus Point, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and Lone Cyprus. After leisure time in Monterey, travel along Big Sur Coast Highway to San Simeon for a tour of the Hearst Castle, the opulent mansion of wealthy newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Then travel through the Santa Ynez Mountains to Santa Barbara, where you choose your experience: visit several local vineyards, take a scenic hike, or learn to kayak along the coast. After leisure time in Santa Barbara, travel to Long Beach. Enjoy a dinner and ghost tour aboard the RMS Queen Mary and a leisurely cruise to Catalina Island. Then take the coastal highway to the 18th-century San Juan Capistrano Mission before arriving in San Diego for a sightseeing tour and visit to the San Diego Zoo. A farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant is a perfect finale to your California Coast vacation. If you want to see and experience sunny California, this vacation is for you! Sit back, relax, and enjoy California’s beauty.
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