San Diego - Laguna Beach - Avila Beach - Monterey - San Francisco (Self Drive)
❮San Diego - Laguna Beach - Avila Beach - Monterey - San Francisco (Self Drive)
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This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into San Diego and out of San Francisco
- Rental Car for 11 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in San Diego
- Hotel for 2 nights in Laguna Beach
- Hotel for 2 nights in Avila Beach
- Hotel for 2 nights in Monterey
- Hotel for 2 nights in San Francisco
Driving Time
San Diego - Laguna Beach: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Laguna Beach - Avila Beach: 4 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Avila Beach - Monterey: 2 hrs 30 mins. approx.
Monterey - San Francisco: 2 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
Base yourself at the California Coast; and explore its beautiful surrounding cities with a Rental Car. Start in San Diego (famous for its miles and miles of white-sand beaches, zoo and leisure activities); then, visit Laguna Beach; continue to Avila Beach, next Monterey (on California’s central coast offering both adventure and exploration); and finally, visit -The Golden City-; San Francisco (home to world-famous attractions like The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island). 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 Diego, CA
Day 1Arrive to San Diego, CA
Overnight in San Diego, CADay 2Overnight in San Diego, CADay 3Departing from San Diego, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Laguna Beach, CA
Day 3Arrive to Laguna Beach, CA
Overnight in Laguna Beach, CADay 4Overnight in Laguna Beach, CADay 5Departing from Laguna Beach, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Avila Beach, CA
Day 5Arrive to Avila Beach, CA
Overnight in Avila Beach, CADay 6Overnight in Avila Beach, CADay 7Departing from Avila Beach, 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 Francisco, CA
Day 9Arrive to San Francisco, CA
Overnight in San Francisco, CADay 10Overnight in San Francisco, CADay 11Departing from San Francisco, 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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San Diego, CA
Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, San Diego is widely known as `America`s Finest City.` Famous for its miles and miles of white-sand beaches and amazing weather, its great hotels and accommodations, friendly people and a plethora of entertainment, the city offers an abundance of fun attractions for visitors of all ages. San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods. The most difficult decision to make regarding a vacation to San Diego is determining what to do and see among the region`s vast and diverse offerings. San Diego County promises a truly remarkable vacation experience for everyone.
Explore The Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, the SeaWorld San Diego, the USS Midway Museum, the La Jolla Cove, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the Old Tow, the Cabrillo National Monument, and so much more! -
Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach is a coastal city very well known for its many art galleries, coves and beaches. Main Beach has amazing tide pools and a boardwalk leading to the paths and gardens of nearby Heisler Park while Aliso Beach Park is a popular surf spot. The waters off Crystal Cove State Park are designated as an underwater park and hikers love to explore the trails to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The city`s topography is unique to other California coastal cities with its seven miles of coves and beaches where visitors can explore sea caves, tide pools, ocean side bluffs, natural tide pools and of course, sandy beaches, all within city limits.
Explore the Main Beach, Heisler Park, Aliso Beach Park, Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, and so much more! -
Avila Beach, CA
Avila Beach is a breath of fresh salt air, with amenity-laden hotels, charming oceanfront restaurants, magnificent local wines, and shopping and activities for all to enjoy. The main beach is sheltered in San Luis Bay, which is formed by Point San Luis on the west and Fossil Point on the east. It is a perfect spot for wine tasting, hiking, whale watching and of course lots of beach fun! When you`re not enjoying the beach, stroll along the promenade on Front Street and pursue its shops, bistros and chic tasting rooms, like the one at Peloton Cellars. Then go for a soak in the mineral-rich waters of Avila Hot Springs.
Explore the Avila Main Beach, Avila Beach Pier, Pirate’s Cove, Central Coast Aquarium, Avila Hot Springs, Avila Beach Golf Resort, San Luis Yacht Club 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 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. Enjoy the cool blast of salty air as you stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge. 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, visit 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 Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, the SeaWorld San Diego, the USS Midway Museum, the La Jolla Cove, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the Old Tow, the Cabrillo National Monument, and so much more!

Explore the Main Beach, Heisler Park, Aliso Beach Park, Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, and so much more!

Explore the Avila Main Beach, Avila Beach Pier, Pirate’s Cove, Central Coast Aquarium, Avila Hot Springs, Avila Beach Golf Resort, San Luis Yacht Club and so much more!

Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Old Fisherman`s Wharf, Del Monte Beach, and so much more!

Amaze yourself with the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, ride the cable cars, visit 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!