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About 3-Day California Coast Tour: Santa Barbara, San Francisco And Yosemite

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Itinerary

Day 1: LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL

Stop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3611
SUMMER 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 minutes

Stop 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 minutes

Stop 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 minutes

Stop 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 hour

Stop At: 219 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3581
WINTER 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 hours

Stop 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 hour

Stop 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 hours

Pass 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 Marriot

Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN

Stop At: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102-9991
Today 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 hours

Stop At: Downtown Sausalito, Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA
Walk along the waterfront shops on cobbled sidewalks and enjoy the sunshine, sea air, and ambiance
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California
Head 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 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
San 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 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Modesto – Best Western Palm Court Inn (In Winter Monterey/Holiday Inn hotel)

Day 3: SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – LOS ANGELES

Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
SUMMER 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 hour

Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(SUMMER) Continuation for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cannery Row & Wave Streets 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
WINTER ROUTE: We start the day with a tour of Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row. What was once a row of Sardine factories along the wharf is now a picturesque haven for people to enjoy a leisurely day while exploring its rich history
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Carmel, Carmel, Monterey County, California
(WINTER) We continue our tour of the beautiful California coast with a visit to the town of Carmel-by-the-sea, home to actor/director/mayor Clint Eastwood.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA 93953
(WINTER) We will then travel south returning back to Los Angeles. On the way we will either travel along the California coast itself on scenic Route #1 (small vehicles only) or visit the Acclaimed 17-Mile drive (full size buses only) for a stunning view of the coast.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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OPERATES
  • Monday
INCLUSIONS
  • 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
EXCLUSIONS
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
ADDITIONAL INFO
  • 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
DEPARTURE & RETURN
1: Parking lot, 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
2: Four Points Sheraton, 5990 Green Valley Cir, Culver City, CA 90230, USA
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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4.3 based on 10 reviews

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  • Rating
    Sandra_M 4
    17 Sep 2021

    Had a great time our tour guide Jacob was very knowledgeable. The hotel accommodations were very good. The weather was not on our side when we stopped in Twin Peaks, but otherwise it was a good time.

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    Joon 3
    16 Jul 2021

    We had a great wonderful tour guide, Brenda. She is knowledgeable, patient, apologetic and friendly. The tour is great. We would have added another star but… The downfall was the driver, Jenner. He drove aggressive and erratic. At one point the tour guide had to drive. Towards the end of the tour we had to switch buses and driver. Our drive home was scary and horrible.

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    Ana D 5
    28 Feb 2020

    If you don't have enough time and want to see most of the key places in northern California this is your tour. We were pleasantly surprised by this experience. You will be very busy the whole day for three days on this tour. They cover many places so you must be prepared to be very punctual with the time they give you. The walks are long so wearing comfortable shoes is a must. Enjoy the views, have fun, and get incredible pictures. Dorit is an amazing guide. She will explain a little bit of history in every place that you arrive and also will take awesome pictures of you and your group. I totally recommend this experience to anyone.

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    K1s2r3 3
    29 Aug 2019

    Good way to see a lot of sights! However the food choices for meals was limited to fast food joints most of the time. The hotel on the second night was crowded- several buses came in on the same night ,it was difficult to find our rooms and having to go up and down stairs with bags after a long day sightseeing wasn’t the best! There was a lot of walking up and down hills - so wear comfortable shoes !

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    glodad 3
    14 Aug 2019

    We recently visited LA and took this 3 day tour to cover the key places in California at the shortest possible time. We were 4 people (2 kids) and did some research about best travel experience to avoid complaining by the kids. Based on the reviews, i chose to go with Empire Vacations instead of cheaper options (around 50% less) advertised by other tour bus companies. Booking - I booked direct from the empire vacations site and had to get some help since their booking site was confusing. For the kids the rates are less provided you share the room, Trip Pickup - During the booking process, there was no option to select the pick up locations from the 2 advertised pick up places. So after booking, I called them and informed 4Points Sheraton at Culver city as the pick up location.This is important to ensure that they know where you will be waiting so that arrangements can be made. You will have to wait outside the Sheraton entrance and our tour bus came around 7:10 am (the planned time was 7 am). There were 2 tour bus (one a 15 seater and another larger bus). We were picked up in the 15 seater. Day 1 - We covered Santa Barbara, Solvang (Danish City), Big sur and Carmel by the Sea and took the scenic pacific road (highway 1). The kids enjoyed Solvang where the small Danish town was beautiful with options for them try out Danish pastries and sweets. We also stopped at ragged point to take some scenic photos. There were ample time to take pictures at various stops. Around 8 pm we reached Morgan Hill and stayed at La Quinta Inns and Suites. The hotel was new and there were surprising food samplers awaiting the us. Day 2 - We started at 6:30 am from the hotel and started to SanFrancisco (around 1:30hrs drive) and visited City hall, Lombardi Street, Pier 39, Cruise around Alcatraz, Palace of fine arts, Golden gate bridge, Sausalito, Twin peaks, and China Town. Both Golden gate bridge and Twin peaks were foggy and we were unlucky to get a full view. We left SanFrancisco around 5:30 pm and reached Modesta for our stay at Best Western. The hotel was crowded and and not as good as the previous one. The breakfast was also rushed since there seems to be several tourist bus that makes this as the stop. Day 3 - We left the hotel at 7:30 am to Yosemite National park and reached there around 10 am. We visited Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite Falls, and Tunnel Point. We had time to take photos and also trekked for 30 minutes at Yosemite Falls. The location was less crowded and the view was beautiful with a sunny afternoon. We left at around 1 pm with a lunch break at Oakhurst, coffee break at Bakers field and returned to la around 8 pm. Good things first: - if you have limited time and don't want to drive, this express trip can help to cover the California at the shortest time. - We were lucky to get a mini bus instead of the larger one and avoid the rush both at hotel and stop overs -The hotel for day 1 was great and the stop overs for food (lunch) was also good with multiple options - there will be a diverse group european, Asian , North American and you will get friendly as this is a small group -The driver (jakob) was knowledgeable about locations and he was on time supported by guide Michiko. She was really nice and was friendly with the group Not so good things: - For the price we paid, I expected much more value including hotel stay at better places (especially day 2) - Jakob skipped the 17 mile drive which was advertised in the trip and when one of the tour party asked him , them mentioned we already saw Big Sur (which was not advertised). This is a big let down and we will not be knowing unless some one asked. Overall it is a good trip if price is not a concern and you want to cover the places in short time

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    Pearly07 5
    01 Aug 2019

    My 13yrs old Son and I planned a jam packed vacation to see as much of California that we could in our 8 days. Booking this tour was one of the best things we did! We were literally all over the place. Saw so much! Dorit was an amazing tour guide, my son & I just loved her and her team. I can't say exactly what was the best part of our tour because each day was wonderful! One day it happened to be my birthday, and the whole bus sang to me. It was an amazing feeling, and not every day that a multi cultural bus load sings to you! I highly recommend this to anyone looking to see a lot in a short time. I wouldn't recommend this trip for small children though, it's a lot of time on a bus, and a strict timeline to follow.

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    Girts E 5
    02 Jun 2019

    A perfect tour! Day 1 with numerous stops at many places (even more than described at itinerary) along the West Coast. Day 2 all day long at San Francisco, where we managed again to see more than described. Day 3 Yosemite - amazing! Our main guide Dorit and her team (driver, co-guide Luka) were experienced and knowledgeable, took a good care of everybody of us. Our group was disciplined, followed the set timings, thus we managed to see even more than planned initially. The stops were often enough, thus we did not get tired during the bus ride (the bus was very comfortable as well). The final costs remained as stated at the booking (no any "hidden surprises" at later stage). We highly recommend this beautiful tour and the company.

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    robdawg007 5
    09 May 2019

    My Wife and I absolutely loved our trip/tour. Lots to see in a short amount of time. Our tour guide (Luca) was amazing at giving details of the areas we visited and also helped with taking photos. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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    PETE_K 5
    15 Mar 2019

    We visited areas and locations from LA to and including SF. A well organized, pleasant and informative itinerary. . The weather was just right. It was sunny and not cold at all. Very nice indeed. Our tour guide (Dorit), a very knowledgeable and always courteous individual, did outstanding work throughout. Both, Dorit and Leo (our driver) were fantastic

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    _makayla1618 5
    23 Jan 2019

    My family and I took this 3-day California Coast Tour in December and 5 stars are honestly not enough to describe what an incredible experience it was. Our live and multilingual tour guide, Dorit, was personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. She truly made our time together memorable, ensuring each person on our tour left with no unanswered questions, happy memories, extraordinary photographs and a deeper understanding of California's history. The stops making up Empire Vacations' Winter Route are Santa Barbara, Solvang, San Francisco, Carmel, the 17 Mile Drive and Hearst Castle. On such a tour, some of the stops are only brief and therefore don't allow enough time to thoroughly explore each location; however, the busy days made it possible to visit numerous popular attractions in a short time frame. At each location, punctuality was vital. Our particular group were relaxed, culturally diverse and extremely good at keeping to schedule. As a result, our driver and guide were able to include additional stops including the Madonna Inn, Palace of Fine Arts and Ragged Point, which were locations not listed on the original itinerary. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience all that California has to offer, as it is suitable for families, couples and solo travellers alike. Empire Vacations make travelling fun and easy by taking away the stress of driving so you can enjoy the live commentary and relax as you learn about your next destination.

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