Pacific Coast Highway Adventure
8 DAYS Starting from $3,490 per person
Traverse breathtaking seaside cliffs and charming coastal hamlets on this 8-day Pacific Coast Highway Adventure along one of America’s most fabled roads. After taking on a sprinkling of stardust in Los Angeles, you’ll head north to historic Santa Barbara where cobblestone streets meet white sand beaches. Follow this up with an inside-track winetasting experience in Pinot Heaven (aka Central Coast wine region) and a guided tour of dazzling, dumbfounding Hearst Castle. Top it all off with explorations of Monterey Bay and the iconic Cannery Row and the pulsating neighborhoods and bayscapes of San Francisco. It doesn’t get much better than this iconic road trip.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Have the freedom to explore the majestic Pacific Coast Highway at your own pace, enjoying our curated experiences with genuine experts who will have you feeling like a local in no time.
- See Los Angeles on two wheels with a lazy-days cycle tour of two of LA’s hottest beaches: The bohemian Dogtown of Venice Beach and the upscale shores of Santa Monica.
- Really get to know charming Santa Barbara, whose Spanish colonial history, immaculate botanical gardens and laidback beach vibes melt into one irresistible package.
- Dust off the spittoon (or not!) on a sommelier-led tour of the Central Coast wine region, a magnet for global conoisseurs of Pinot Noir.
- Uncover the secrets of one of America’s most storied tycoons with a guided tour of dramatic Hearst Castle, the palatial clifftop residence built by William Randolph Hearst.
- Marvel at the stunning Monterey Bay, known the world over for its award-winning aquarium and iconic Cannery Row.
- Experience the best of San Francisco, touring Little Italy and Chinatown with a local guide and cycling across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge before returning to the city on a sunset cruise.
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