San Francisco to San Diego California Itinerary

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Day 1 - San Francisco

Welcome to San Francisco, California!

Join your Tour Director at the hotel, who is on hand to answer any questions you might have. Enjoy a complimentary Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers. The evening is at your leisure.

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

Day 2 - San Francisco/Wine Country

Today: Breakfast and Dinner are included

1. Wake up in San Francisco
   
   1. Golden Gate Bridge
2. Palace of Fine Arts
3. Lombard Street downhill walk
4. Cable Car Barn Museum (unique stop!)
5. Sausalito (small Mediterranean town)
6. Sonoma Wine Country
7. Viansa Winery
8. Napa Wine Country
9. Andretti Winery
10. Ferry/Bay Cruise (relaxing 50 minute cruise back to San Francisco)
11. Bus or walk from Ferry Building to your hotel.
12. Welcome Dinner in Chinatown

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

Day 3 - San Francisco/Yosemite

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in San Francisco
2. Luxury Bus ride to Yosemite National Park
3. Sightseeing tour of Yosemite
4. The evening in Yosemite is at your leisure

Hotel: Cedar Lodge (Yosemite)

Day 4 - Yosemite/Monterey

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in Yosemite National Park
2. Additional sightseeing tour of Yosemite - we've got more to show you!
3. Afternoon: Depart Yosemite and head toward the Pacific Ocean and Monterey, California.
4. 17-mile drive in Monterey.
5. The evening in Monterey is at your leisure.

Hotel: Best Western Victorian

Day 5 - Monterey/San Simeon/Santa Barbara

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in Monterey, California
2. Monterey Bay Aquarium (home of 500 different species of marine life)
3. Depart Monterey and head to Hearst Castle
4. Tour Hearst Castle (An amazing 2 hour tour)
5. Head to Santa Barbara, California
6. Highlights Bus Tour of Santa Barbara
7. State Street Leisure Time (1 hour)
8. Bus ride to Santa Barbara Wine Country (seen in the movie "Sideways")
9. Check in to your hotel room
10. Fun option: Evening Bus Ride to Casino (total time 3 hours) or enjoy your own leisure time in Santa Barbara Wine Country.

Hotel: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, Santa Barbara Wine Country

Day 6 - Santa Barbara/Los Angeles/Disneyland

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in the beautiful Santa Barbara, California area
2. Depart Santa Barbara and head to Los Angeles
3. City Tour of Los Angeles:
   1. Hollywood
   2. Walk of Fame (leisure time)
   3. Beverly Hills (Bus ride)
   4. Westwood/UCLA (Bus ride)
   5. The Getty Museum (leisure time)
4. Check-in at your Anaheim hotel and the evening is at your leisure, perhaps to visit Disneyland (admission price not included)

Hotel: Disneyland area hotel, Los Angeles/Anaheim

Day 7 - Disneyland/San Diego

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in Anaheim,, California (home of Disneyland)
2. Depart Los Angeles and head to San Diego
3. City Tour of San Diego:
   1. The Gas lamp Quarter - See the charming old buildings.
   2. Balboa Park - Exposition museum buildings and beautiful scenery.
   3. The Embarcadero - Scenic harbor views along the waterfront.
   4. Downtown San Diego - Varied and unique areas around town.
   5. La Jolla - A charming seaside village with breathtaking scenery.
   6. Seaport Village - Waterfront shopping, restaurants and outdoor entertainment.
   7. Hotel Del Coronado - This is the historic hotel and beach that is world famous.
   8. Old Town - California's birthplace.
   9. Harbor Cruise - To enjoy views of San Diego's skyline.
4. The evening in San Diego is at your leisure.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego

Day 8 - Depart From San Diego

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in gorgeous San Diego

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San Diego to San Francisco California Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart From San Diego

Welcome to San Diego, California!

Join your Tour Director at the hotel, who is on hand to answer any questions you might have. Enjoy a complimentary Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers. The evening is at your leisure.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego

Day 2 - San Diego/Disneyland

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in sunny San Diego, California
2. City Tour of San Diego:
   1. The Gas lamp Quarter - See the charming old buildings.
   2. Balboa Park - Exposition museum buildings and beautiful scenery.
   3. The Embarcadero - Scenic harbor views along the waterfront.
   4. Downtown San Diego - Varied and unique areas around town.
   5. La Jolla - A charming seaside village with breathtaking scenery.
   6. Seaport Village - Waterfront shopping, restaurants and outdoor entertainment.
   7. Hotel Del Coronado - This is the historic hotel and beach that is world famous.
   8. Old Town - California's birthplace.
   9. Harbor Cruise - To enjoy views of San Diego's skyline.
3. Board luxury Bus and head to Los Angeles, where you may wish to visit Disneyland this evening (admission price not included)

Hotel: Disneyland area hotel, Los Angeles/Anaheim

Day 3 - Disneyland/Los Angeles/Santa Barbara

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in beautiful Anaheim, CA (home of Disneyland)
2. City Tour of Los Angeles:
   1. Hollywood
   2. Walk of Fame (leisure time)
   3. Beverly Hills (Bus ride)
   4. Westwood/UCLA (Bus ride)
   5. The Getty Museum (leisure time)
3. Bus ride to Santa Barbara Wine Country (seen in the movie "Sideways")
4. Check-in hotel and the evening is at your leisure
5. CASINO NIGHT FUN OPTION: Evening bus ride to Casino (total time 3 hours) or enjoy your own leisure time in Santa Barbara Wine Country.

Hotel: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Day 4 - Santa Barbara/Hearst Castle/Monterey

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up Santa Barbara Wine Country
2. State Street unguided walk (1 hour)
3. Board Bus and head to Hearst Castle
4. Tour Hearst Castle (An amazing 2 hour tour)
5. Luxury Bus to Monterey, California
6. Monterey Bay Aquarium

Hotel: Best Western Victorian (Monterey)

Day 5 - Monterey/Yosemite

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in Monterey, CA
2. 17-mile drive to see beautiful ocean views and mansions
3. Luxury Bus to Yosemite
4. Sightseeing tour of Yosemite
5. The evening in Yosemite is at your leisure

Hotel: Cedar Lodge, Yosemite

Day 6 - Yosemite/San Francisco

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in Yosemite, CA
2. Additional sightseeing tour of Yosemite - we have got more to show you!
3. Depart in the afternoon and head to San Francisco
4. The evening in San Francisco is at your leisure.

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Embarcadero (San Francisco)

Day 7 - San Francisco/Wine Country

Today: Breakfast and Dinner are included

1. Wake up in San Francisco
   
   1. Golden Gate Bridge
2. Palace of Fine Arts
3. Lombard Street downhill walk
4. Cable Car Barn Museum (unique stop!)
5. Sausalito (small Mediterranean town)
6. Sonoma Wine Country
7. Viansa Winery
8. Napa Wine Country
9. Andretti Winery
10. Ferry/Bay Cruise (relaxing 50 minute cruise back to San Francisco)
11. Bus or walk from Ferry Building to your hotel.
12. Farewell Dinner in Chinatown

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

Day 8 - San Francisco

Today: Breakfast is included

1. Wake up in gorgeous San Francisco

The amazing Comprehensive Californian Tour itinerary has ended!

Fly home from San Francisco