Santa Cruz presents a long wharf, with eateries and shops, that stretches into Monterey Bay. Nearby, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk`s vintage rides include the 1911 Looff Carousel and the Giant Dipper roller coaster. Pacific Avenue has vintage clothing stores, cafes and galleries and along West Cliff Drive you can enjoy Natural Bridges State Beach, known for its bridge-shaped rock formation. Here, people can visit this coastal classic for ocean views, legendary surfing, and throwback fun along the waterfront. There, you can rent kayaks, standup paddle boards, or motorboats. Stroll past the fresh fish restaurants and souvenir shops and strike up a conversation with fishermen angling for perch, rockfish, and lingcod.
This Self-Drive, independent vacation package will introduce you to these beautiful cities of California. With a Rental Car combine San Francisco (The Golden City, home to world-famous attractions like The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island), Santa Cruz (beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown area, and rich cultural heritage) and Avila Beach. Finally, spend a unforgettable stay in Los Angeles (a cultural mecca and the entertainment capital of the world).
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Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
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A Californian Coast Line Road Trip Package is at your disposal. Discover San Francisco (-The Golden City-, home to world-famous attractions like The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island); Carmel (a charming Pacific coast town) and Santa Barbara (southern California city known for its broad, sandy beaches, nightlife and entertainment).
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Driving Time
San Francisco - Carmel: 1 hr. approx.
Carmel - Santa Barbara: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Explore California with nearly endless opportunities to experience culture, excitement, and beauty with a Rental Car. Enjoy unforgettable moments in San Francisco (The Golden City, home to world-famous attractions like The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island), after that is Yosemite National Park (a national protected area, with its beautiful Half Dome). Continue to Carmel (with its enchanting village ambience, scenic sandy beaches and historic Spanish missions), and finally, visit Santa Barbara (southern California city known for its broad, sandy beaches, nightlife and entertainment).
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Driving Time
San Francisco – Yosemite National Park: 3 hrs 4 mins, approx.
Yosemite National Park – Carmel: 3 hrs. 38 mins. approx.
Carmel – Santa Barbara: 3 hrs. 51 mins. approx.