USA Itineraries: US44
California Dreaming (Self Drive)
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Day 1: San Francisco
Upon arrival at the San Francisco Airport pick up the vehicle from the car rental agency. Drive to the hotel, check-in, and relax. Enjoy the unique atmosphere and eclectic mix of architecture in San Francisco. Evening at leisure can visit the Mission District– known for its vibrant Mural street lines and restaurants or spend time at Dolores park. Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 2: San Francisco
After Breakfast. Drive to the 'City by the Bay' in sunny California. San Francisco is a city that the locals are fiercely proud of and for good reason. There's plenty to keep you entertained but the best introduction is to jump on a hop-on-hop-off bus tour around the city. No trip to San Francisco is complete without a visit to Alcatraz, so enjoy a bay cruise in the evening to explore the dark side of Frisco. Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 3: San Francisco • Monterey
After breakfast checks out from the hotel and en route to the southern part of California by stopping at Monterey, it has some of the state's oldest historic sites. Explore through the shops of Cannery Row for the Monterey Walking Path of History in the Monterey State Historic Park is home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey. It's a popular strip of gift shops, seafood restaurants, and bars in converted factories. Overnight in Monterey.
Day 4: Monterey • Santa Barbara
After Breakfast check out from Hotel and drive towards Santa Barbara. Take the Pacific coast highway known as Highway 1 or state route 1 for a beautiful panoramic view of the seaside cliffs and sandy beaches. You can take pictures along the way and stops at Big Sur. It takes around 4 hours to reach Santa Barbara. Reach and check in to the Hotel. Overnight in Santa Barabara.
Day 5: Santa Barbara • Los Angeles
After Breakfast check out from the Hotel and Stroll down Main Street in Santa Barbara or visit the historic Mission and the Spanish style Court House. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street. Stop in Camarillo, an outlet mall known as Camarillo premium outlet on the way to Los Angeles can be visited for branded shopping. Continue to drive towards the city of ethnic culture and Hollywood industry Los Angeles. Reach and check in to Hotel. Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 06: Los Angeles
Breakfast at the Hotel. Rise and shine! Today you head to mythical Hollywood and walk across the holy ground for stars. Cruise down the hottest shopping street in LA, Melrose Avenue, and one of the best areas for nightlife – the Strip (Sunset Boulevard), with its billboards, clubs, and eateries, before getting a glimpse at one of the world’s wealthiest suburbs in Beverly Hills. Get a feel for street life when you hit the buzzing boardwalk, where performers, tattoo artists, hair braiders, musicians, and roller bladders gather. Make sure you check out the markets and stalls, as well as the greased-up bodybuilders pumping iron at the famous open-air gym, Muscle Beach. Later, head out and hit the town's hottest bars and clubs. Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 07: Los Angeles • San Diego
After breakfast checkout from the Hotel. Next up, drive to the O.C. – Orange County. You’ll join the crew and find yourselves cruising along the unmistakable Pacific coastline as it gloriously winds around to the super laid-back locale of San Diego. Recline into relaxation mode and take in the calming nature of San Diego. Start by embodying the easygoing vibes with a visit to the eclectic mix of vibrant neighborhoods around this city, including Balboa Park for some Mother Nature time. If you have that active vibe in you, you can visit the San Diego Sea World or the Zoo. Overnight in San Diego.
Day 08: Los Angeles • Homeward Bound
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Los Angeles. It’s time to say goodbye to the mesmerizing tour that you’ve had. Pack your bags with loads of memories, drop your car rental agency at the airport, and fly out.