3-Day California Coast Tour: Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Yosemite

Summary

Don’t limit your California trip to just Los Angeles and San Francisco. Instead, take this 3-day, 2-night trip through some of the state’s most beautiful coastal towns and gorgeous outdoor scenery, offering a great chance to get a taste for the legendary beauty of the Golden State. Begin your trip on the morning of your first day from either the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market or the Four Points by Sheraton in Culver City. Your drive will wind its way out of the urban grid of L.A. and snake its way along the Southern California coast to Santa Barbara, a one-time site of a colonial Spanish mission. Head next to Solvang, a charming community with a strong Danish heritage that is evident in its architecture, stores and bakeries. You’ll then continue your drive along the jaw-dropping California coast, passing through Carmel-by-the-Sea before ending your day in Santa Clara near the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley. Spend day two exploring lovely San Francisco, including a cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf to visit the Golden Gate Bridge and circle the notorious prison on the island Alcatraz. Spend your afternoon on a sightseeing tour to explore the city’s numerous historical sights and diverse neighborhoods. Your day three itinerary depends on the season, with those visitors joining in the summer months heading to Yosemite National Park, while those visitors who join in the winter continuing to Hearst Castle (for trips after November 1st). Both sites offer an incredible wealth of terrain and attractions to explore. Finish your California trip back in Los Angeles in the evening.

Tour info

Duration
3 days
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Why take this tour?

Want to discover the best of the West Coast over three memorable days? This unique tour by van or motorcoach will take you from Los Angeles to the must-see destinations of central and northern California: Santa Barbara, Solvang, Carmel, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park or Monterrey. Sit back and relax as you are transported from one fabulous California destination to the next!

What’s included?

  • Breakfast

  • Professional tour guide

  • Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus

  • Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel and San Francisco

  • 2-night hotel accommodation including tax and Continental Breakfast

  • Bay cruise in San Francisco

  • Wifi on bus only

  • Entry/Admission - 17-Mile Drive

  • Entry/Admission - Yosemite Valley

  • Entry/Admission - Yosemite Falls

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Empire Vacations Day Tours

About operator:

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