Old Mission Santa Barbara

(SUMMER) 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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Solvang Visitor Center

(SUMMER) Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cannery Row

(SUMMER) After our visit we visit the town of Carmel home to the actor Clint Eastwood.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

17-Mile Drive

(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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Stearns Wharf

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Old Mission Santa Barbara

(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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Solvang

(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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Silicon Valley

(WINTER) After our lunch break we travel north through Silicon Valley before departing for our hotel for the evening.

• Admission Ticket Free

San Francisco City Hall

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.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Downtown Sausalito

Walk along the waterfront shops on cobbled sidewalks and enjoy the sunshine, sea air, and ambiance.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Twin Peaks

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

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.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Valley

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Yosemite Falls

(SUMMER) Continuation for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cannery Row

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

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Carmel

(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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

17-Mile Drive

(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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Outlets at Barstow

Today’s route is east through the dessert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow, which is filled with all the famous brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, Ralph Lauren and more.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Last Vegas Strip

In the evening we take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert, such as Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe lady luck will be smiling on you tonight.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hoover Dam

After a leisurely breakfast we leave Las Vegas and make our way to the Hoover Dam, understand how this man made phenomenon was built and what it did to the area.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoover Dam Bypass

The Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge spans the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada.

After our visit we head west, after one last chance at the slot machines on the state line we cross back into California.

The tour ends with an afternoon arrival in Los Angeles.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free