Santa Barbara and Charming towns of California (Self Drive)
❮Santa Barbara and Charming towns of California (Self Drive)
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This 5 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 6 days
- Pick Up: Santa Barbara Gateway Airport/Drop Off: Monterey Gateway Airport
- Hotel for 2 nights in Santa Barbara
- Hotel for 1 night in San Simeon
- Hotel for 2 nights in Carmel
Driving Time
Santa Barbara - San Simeon: 2 hrs. 30 mins.
San Simeon- Carmel: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Carmel - Monterey Airport: 15 mins. approx.
White sand beaches, incredible landscapes, and laid-back atmosphere are mixed in this Self Drive package, along these cities on the California Coast. Start in Santa Barbara (with its palm-lined trees and beaches); where you can have fun with its active nightlife. Then, drive to your next destinations and enjoy spectacular views of the coastline, visiting; San Simeon and Carmel; both charming villages by the sea, filled with beautiful white-sand beaches, restaurants, and entertainment activities. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Santa Barbara, CA
Day 1Arrive to Santa Barbara, CA
Overnight in Santa Barbara, CADay 2Overnight in Santa Barbara, CADay 3Departing from Santa Barbara, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
San Simeon, CA
Day 3Arrive to San Simeon, CA
Overnight in San Simeon, CADay 4Departing from San Simeon, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Carmel, CA
Day 4Arrive to Carmel, CA
Overnight in Carmel, CADay 5Overnight in Carmel, CADay 6Departing from Carmel, 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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Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. The distinctive Mediterranean style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city`s Spanish colonial heritage. Mission Santa Barbara is sure to be a unique sight and catching great waves or a perfect sunset at one of the sandy beaches won`t be a difficult task. Shoppers and foodies most certainly love the upscale boutiques and restaurants offering delicacies and local wines. Santa Barbara, where the sea and mountains feel as one, the sun feels more golden, and the valleys overflow with a bounty of color.
Explore the Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara, 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! -
Carmel, CA
Whether you have a day – or two or three – Carmel will reward you with some of the world`s finest scenery, historic sites, art galleries, restaurants, and boutique shops. Carmel is a small beach city on California`s Monterey Peninsula. Enjoy its museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages and galleries of its village-like center. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach, with a scuba entry point. Be sure not to miss the sea animals and whaling museum of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Today Carmel Village is home to nearly 100 art galleries, and some of its earliest residents included writers Mary Austin, Sinclair Lewis, and Jack London.
Explore the Carmel Mission Basilica Museum, Carmel Beach, Point Lobos, Ocean Avenue, 17 Mile Drive, and so much more!
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Explore the Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara, 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!
Explore the Carmel Mission Basilica Museum, Carmel Beach, Point Lobos, Ocean Avenue, 17 Mile Drive, and so much more!