CALIFORNIA COAST

April 18 – 26, 2024

Your Itinerary

San Francisco

California

Pebble Beach

Big Sur

Morro Bay

Nevada

Hearst Castle

San Luis Obispo

Solvang Santa Barbara

Malibu Los Angeles

Tour Highlights

ê Pacific Coast Highway 1 ê Big Sur ê Hearst Castle ê Golden Gate Bridge ê San Francisco ê Santa Barbara ê Los Angeles & Hollywood ê Paramount Studios ê Danish Solvang ê Wine Country ê Morro Rock ê Monterey Cannery Row ê Old Santa Barbara Mission ê Fisherman’s Wharf ê San Francisco Bay Cruise ê 17 Mile Drive & Pebble Beach ê Lone Cypress ê Santa Monica Pier

DAY 1 Welcome to San Francisco, California. Arrive at the Marriott Union Square located in the heart of downtown San Francisco for a 2-night stay. Dinner in San Francisco.

DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco featuring downtown, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, & more. Blue & Gold Fleet Cruise of San Francisco Bay. Dinner.

DAY 3 Breakfast. Free time to explore Cannery Row in beautiful Monterey. Marvel at coastal views along the 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach. See the iconic Lone Cypress. Scenic ocean drive along Highway 1 through Big Sur where the mountains meet the sea. Arrive at the charming Apple Farm Inn, San Luis Obispo, 2 nights. Dinner at the fanciful Madonna Inn.

DAY 4 Breakfast. View the stunning Morro Rock in the Pacific Ocean. Guided tour of the majestic Hearst Castle atop the coastal mountains overlooking the Pacific at San Simeon. Dinner.

Journey on the world’s most famous scenic highway to discover the magnificent California Coast featuring an unforgettable, endless panorama of Pacific Coastline scenes. See California’s towering, coastal cliffs, enjoy views of the beautiful, blue ocean expanse, and visit the Golden State’s iconic cities and charming seaside villages as you make your California Dreams a reality on Highway 1.

DAY 5 Breakfast. Welcome to the fairy-tale like Danish hamlet of Solvang. Enjoy a tasting of Danish Aebleskiver and coffee. Board a trolley for a guided tour of this charming old world European village. Delight in a wine tasting at a local California winery. Scenic drive to Santa Barbara known as “America’s Riviera.” This lovely coastal city is known for its beautiful red-tiled roof Spanish Mission style architecture. Arrive at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on the ocean for 2 nights. Dinner.

DAY 6 Breakfast. Experience a guided tour of Santa Barbara aboard Land Shark Amphibious Tour. Visit Old Santa Barbara Mission (1786). Free afternoon & evening to stroll the oceanfront and relax at the resort.

DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided LA City Tour. Arrive at the Marriott Marina Del Rey for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of Paramount Studios. Explore over a century of Hollywood history and witness more in the making. Time for dining & shopping at the Farmer’s Market.

DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour ends.

California Coast

April 18 – 26, 2024

PRICES: $4,198 Double Occupancy per Person

$4,998 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/5/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED: ê 8 nights hotel accommodations ê 14 meals: 8 breakfasts & 6 dinners ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

Walking or standing for up to 30 minutes at a time; some uneven terrain; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.

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