ItineraryDay 1: LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMELStop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3611SUMMER ROUTE: Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish Mission and learn how these religious outposts were key in the development of the entire region. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Solvang Visitor Center, 1637-1639 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, USA(SUMMER) Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Cannery Row & Wave Streets 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940(SUMMER) After our visit we visit the town of Carmel home to the actor Clint Eastwood. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA 93953(SUMMER) We head north to world famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coast line up close. (small vehicles will travel on route 1 only while full size coaches will travel through 17 mile drive exclusively)Enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach our hotel for overnight.Duration: 1 hourStop At: 219 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3581WINTER ROUTE: Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to our first stop in Santa Barbara. We explore the heart of downtown at the "state street promenade" after enjoying the architectural beauty of the promenade we visit the beaches and Stearns wharf enjoying a beautiful view of the ocean. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3611(WINTER) We finish our visit to Santa Barbara at the Spanish Mission, and learn how these religious outposts were key to developing this entire region.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Solvang, Solvang, California(WINTER) Our trip continues up to Solvang, a quaint community known as the "Danish capital of America." Here we enjoy the Danish style architecture while browsing local shops and restaurants. Duration: 2 hoursPass By: Silicon Valley, CA(WINTER) After our lunch break we travel north through Silicon Valley before departing for our hotel for the evening.No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: San Francisco – Springhill Suites by MarriotDay 2: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWNStop At: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102-9991Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour walking on the Lombard Street and then at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Downtown Sausalito, Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, USAWalk along the waterfront shops on cobbled sidewalks and enjoy the sunshine, sea air, and ambianceDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CaliforniaHead for the top of Twin Peaks. These two hills rise almost 1000 feet above the City and sit just about in its geographical center. This is the best San Francisco view.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest one in North America and covers 24 city blocks. This neighborhood is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco.Duration: 45 minutesMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Modesto – Best Western Palm Court Inn (In Winter Monterey/Holiday Inn hotel)Day 3: SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – LOS ANGELESStop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912SUMMER ROUTE: We head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200-square mile wonderland of forests, lakes and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389(SUMMER) Continuation for a walk from the Yosem

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted,Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages,Maximum of three people per room. If traveling with a party of 4 or more, or desire to have separate rooms please make separate bookings.,Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling,Luggage is limited to one piece and a small carry on per person,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,Returns to original departure point at 7pm,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,In the event that parts of this itnerary remain inaccessable due to COVID 19 an alternate itinerary will be followed. Final details will be available prior to each departure. On our tours we use a wide variety of attractions which all have different policies regarding Covid 19. In order to enjoy the full experience of the tour it is recommended to bring a face covering as it may be required for entry at certain locations.,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

2x Breakfast,Accommodation included: 2 nights,Professional tour guide,Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus,Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel and San Francisco,2-night hotel accommodation including tax and Continental Breakfast,Bay cruise in San Francisco,Wifi on bus only,Entry/Admission - 17-Mile Drive,Entry/Admission - Yosemite Valley,Entry/Admission - Yosemite Falls

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