Best of Northern California (Self Drive)
❮Best of Northern California (Self Drive)
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This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 11 days
- Pick Up: San Francisco Gateway Airport/Drop Off: San Luis Obispo Gateway Airport
- Hotel for 2 nights in San Francisco
- Hotel for 2 nights in Sonoma Valley
- Hotel for 2 nights in Yosemite National Park
- Hotel for 2 nights in Monterey
- Hotel for 2 nights in San Simeon
Venture through these beautiful cities of California, exploring its beaches, natural landscapes and nightlife with a rental car. Combine San Francisco ('The Golden City', home to world-famous attractions like The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island), Sonoma Valley, Yosemite National Park, Monterey and San Simeon (a Pacific coast town with the Hearst Castle as a key feature and home of the large elephant seals). Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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San Francisco, CA
Day 1Arrive to San Francisco, CA
Overnight in San Francisco, CADay 2Overnight in San Francisco, CADay 3Departing from San Francisco, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Sonoma Valley, CA
Day 3Arrive to Sonoma Valley, CA
Overnight in Sonoma Valley, CADay 4Overnight in Sonoma Valley, CADay 5Departing from Sonoma Valley, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Yosemite National Park, CA
Day 5Arrive to Yosemite National Park, CA
Overnight in Yosemite National Park, CADay 6Overnight in Yosemite National Park, CADay 7Departing from Yosemite National Park, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Monterey, CA
Day 7Arrive to Monterey, CA
Overnight in Monterey, CADay 8Overnight in Monterey, CADay 9Departing from Monterey, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
San Simeon, CA
Day 9Arrive to San Simeon, CA
Overnight in San Simeon, CADay 10Overnight in San Simeon, CADay 11Departing from San Simeon, CA
USA
Hot dogs, Hollywood, Historical Personalities, Baseball, Mount Rushmore, The Grand Canyon, American Football, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just a few of the iconic landmarks, foods, and sports that the United States of American is known for. The USA is the most dominant economic and military powerhouse in the entire world, the most famous country in the world. The US is known for its sports, good culture, music, movies, technological innovations, and historical personalities. From the glitz and glam of Hollywood filled with movie stars and celebrities to the stunning coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico and the wild shores of Maine, the US offers 50 states to visit boasting a variety of landscapes and stunning attractions.
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Trip Summary
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is amazing! Every neighborhood is so unique, hundreds of new restaurants pop up each year and there is never a shortage of fun things to do or see in the city. Consistently ranked as America`s Favorite City, the city never ceases to entertain. Enjoy the cool blast of salty air as you stroll across the Golden Gate. Eat your heart out with dim sum in Chinatown. Browse the secondhand shops along Haight Street. Stroll Ocean Beach, skate through Golden Gate Park, ride the cable cars to fisherman`s Wharf, explore Alcatraz Island, go to a Giants ball game – the list goes on and on.
Amaze yourself with the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman`s Wharf, Ride the Cable Cars, Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, Legion of Honor, Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Twin Peaks, Asian Art Museum, and so much more! -
Sonoma Valley, CA
Sonoma Valley is known for the Sonoma Valley wine region, as well as other notable wine making areas. The city of Sonoma houses the 19th century Mission San Francisco Solano and the central, colonial era Sonoma Plaza and Jack London State Historic Park contains the gravesite and cottage of the American author, plus many trails. The city is a magical state of mind, a historic legacy, a leader in sustainable tourism, a home to California`s beginnings, a mecca for the senses and a pastoral slice of paradise. And just 45 miles north of San Francisco, you`ll find this paradise makes for an incredibly perfect getaway.
Explore the Jack London State Park, Mission San Francisco Solano, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma Coast State Beach, and so much more! -
Yosemite National Park, CA
An icon of America`s majestic natural beauty, California`s Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of visitors each year. Yosemite National Park is famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for the Tunnel View, the iconic sight of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village there are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer`s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area. Most visitors also head directly to Yosemite Valley, a 4,000-foot-deep trough lined by sheer cliffs of glacially sculpted rock. A worldwide American favorite for family trips and nature enthusiasts.
Discover the amazing Yosemite Museum, Yosemite Village, Ansel Adams Gallery, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan and Half Dome cliffs, and so much more! -
Monterey, CA
Few places on earth can live up to their own mythology, but Monterey is a notable exception. No matter what you`ve heard or seen in feature films, nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping beauty along Monterey`s fabled coast and village-like pedestrian thoroughfares. Monterey is nestled on California`s rugged central coast. The Cannery Row, one-time center of the sardine-packing industry, was immortalized by novelist John Steinbeck. Today, it`s a popular strip of gift shops, seafood restaurants and bars in converted factories. It is also acknowledged for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, with thousands of marine animals and plants on display in underwater and interactive exhibits.
Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Old Fisherman`s Wharf, Del Monte Beach, and so much more! -
San Simeon, CA
San Simeon offers a variety of activities, tours, and sightseeing locations for visitors to enjoy during their stay at one of the most beautiful destinations along the Central Coast. The city is home to world-famous Hearst Castle, known for its towering terraces, picturesque pools, lush gardens, and opulent art collection. Visiting the local beach, the pier, the lighthouse and enjoying the local sea life of this town will make your while well worth it. Unspoiled, uninhabited and completely intact, San Simeon`s beaches are among the most beautiful in all of California. There are plenty of ways to explore the beachy beauty of San Simeon. At Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, elephant seals cover the shore. Head here in winter to see these extraordinary creatures as they bring their little ones into the world.
Explore the Hearst Castle, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, Estero Bluffs State Park, San Simeon Pier, Piedras Blancas Light Station, Elephant Seal Vista Point, and so much more!
Amaze yourself with the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman`s Wharf, Ride the Cable Cars, Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, Legion of Honor, Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Twin Peaks, Asian Art Museum, and so much more!
Explore the Jack London State Park, Mission San Francisco Solano, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma Coast State Beach, and so much more!
Discover the amazing Yosemite Museum, Yosemite Village, Ansel Adams Gallery, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan and Half Dome cliffs, and so much more!
Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Old Fisherman`s Wharf, Del Monte Beach, and so much more!
Explore the Hearst Castle, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, Estero Bluffs State Park, San Simeon Pier, Piedras Blancas Light Station, Elephant Seal Vista Point, and so much more!