US, 9 Days · Tailor-made by car

Californian Coast Route, from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Departure on 29/04/2025 from Dublin

California's beaches, vineyards and film sets

Explore the coast of California with overnight stays in its main cities. The road trip kicks off in Los Angeles, where you can feel like a movie star at Universal Studios or walk the Walk (of Fame). You'll drive along the Californian coast, lined with spectacular cliffs, sea lions basking in the sun and landmark beaches. You'll get to discover places such as Santa Barbara, (known as the California Riviera for its beautiful beaches), San Luis Obispo and its famous mission, and Monterey with its prestigious aquarium. The tour ends in the ever-popular San Francisco, which boasts one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit the former Alcatraz prison and stroll through the city's exciting and vibrant neighbourhoods. Wine lovers will also have the chance to visit Sonoma and Napa, places covered by mile after mile of Californian vineyards.

Californian Coast Route, from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Departure date

Departures from October 2024 till September 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

Families

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Los Angeles

  • Day 2 Los Angeles

  • Day 3 Los Angeles - Southern California Coast - Santa Barbara

  • Day 4 Santa Barbara - San Luis Obispo

  • Day 5 San Luis Obispo - Monterey

  • Day 6 Monterey - San Francisco

  • Day 7 San Francisco

  • Day 8 San Francisco - City of origin

  • Day 9 City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Los Angeles.

  • Selected meal plan in Los Angeles.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Santa Barbara - Ca.

  • Selected meal plan in Santa Barbara - Ca.

  • Stay in selected hotel in San Luis Obispo - Ca.

  • Selected meal plan in San Luis Obispo - Ca.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Monterey - Ca.

  • Selected meal plan in Monterey - Ca.

  • Stay in selected hotel in San Francisco.

  • Selected meal plan in San Francisco.

  • Rent-a-car.

    • Amount of the supplement for collection and return of the vehicle in a different office.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Electronic Authorization (ESTA/ETA) to enter in US.

  • Resort fee US.

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

  • Admission tickets to parks.

Important remarks

- Tips in US are a common practice.

- Generally in US the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.

- Driving in the USA: 1.Overtaking on the right is not only legal but everyone does it. And the sooner you get used to roads with more than five lanes, the better. 2.It is legal (and mandatory) to turn right on a red light when there is a signal to do so. 3. With regard to parking, make sure you check when you can park on the street and never park in front of a fire hydrant (even though there are no signs prohibiting it). If there are lines painted on the road to mark out parking spaces, leave the car right in the middle of them, however huge the gap may seem. Be especially careful in the centre of big cities and don't let the parking meter go over by even one minute (check before paying because there are days of the week or certain times when you don't have to pay). 4.Beware of tolls. They will be indicated with the words toll or turnpike and don't usually have a barrier, so you can drive through them without realising and then receive a fine a few weeks later. Don't drive in FasTrak Only lanes and make sure you have some cash on you, as some tolls are cash-only. 5.Unless you want a ticket and a stern chat from a Highway Patrol Officer, it's best not to drive more than five or ten miles above the maximum speed allowed for the road. If the police end up stopping you, keep your hands on the steering wheel and in sight at all times and don't even think about trying to be funny. 6.We recommend signing up to roadside assistance services and a GPS when you hire a car.

- Consult the entry restrictions and additional requirements for people who have previously traveled to destinations such as Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, etc.

- Hotels may charge a Resort Fee charge that must be paid directly at the destination. The amount can vary between approximately $15 and $65 per room per night. This charge is indicative and may be modified depending on the establishment's policy.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.