USA — California & West Coast
Hollywood, Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite, and Pacific Coast Highway.
Overview
About this package
Eight days along California's iconic coastline — San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars, a drive down the cliff-hugging Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur, and Los Angeles' Hollywood Walk of Fame and Santa Monica Pier at sunset. Add a day at Universal Studios and this is the classic California road trip, condensed and effortless. Add a Napa Valley wine-tasting detour, Bixby Bridge and McWay Falls along Big Sur, and a day at Universal Studios Hollywood, and eight days trace the coast start to finish.
Pacific Coast Highway through Big SurGolden Gate Bridge & AlcatrazNapa Valley Wine TastingHollywood Walk of FameUniversal Studios Hollywood
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
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Good to know
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Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
San Francisco Arrival
Land in San Francisco. Evening cable car ride through the hilly downtown streets.
2
Day 2
Golden Gate & Alcatraz
Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints. Afternoon ferry tour of Alcatraz Island's former prison.
3
Day 3
Napa Valley Day Trip
Wine tasting tour through the Napa Valley's rolling vineyards.
4
Day 4
Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur
Drive California's most scenic road, stopping at Bixby Bridge and McWay Falls.
5
Day 5
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Continue south through Santa Barbara. Arrive Los Angeles by evening.
6
Day 6
Hollywood & Beverly Hills
Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, and a drive through Beverly Hills.
7
Day 7
Universal Studios or Santa Monica
Full day at Universal Studios Hollywood, or the beach and pier at Santa Monica.
8
Day 8
Departure
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Los Angeles International Airport for departure.
Gallery
USA: West Coast California Dream, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Self-drive car rental or private driver
- 7 nights hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Alcatraz ferry tickets
- Napa Valley wine tasting
- Universal Studios tickets
Not Included
- International flights ex-Chennai
- US visa (B1/B2) fees
- Lunches & dinners
- Travel insurance
- Fuel (self-drive option)
Best Time to Travel
April to June, September to October
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the USA: West Coast California Dream trip?
8 days, 7 nights.
When is the best time to go on the USA: West Coast California Dream trip?
April to June, September to October
What's included in the USA: West Coast California Dream package?
Self-drive car rental or private driver; 7 nights hotels; Daily breakfast; Alcatraz ferry tickets; Napa Valley wine tasting; Universal Studios tickets
What's not included in the USA: West Coast California Dream package?
International flights ex-Chennai; US visa (B1/B2) fees; Lunches & dinners; Travel insurance; Fuel (self-drive option)
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