California Coast Experience
5 Days
from
$3,982 pp*
Highlights:
California
(Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, San Francisco)
Trip Start/End:
Los Angeles
/
San Francisco
Trip Schedule:
Departs on
From 01-Oct-2012 to 31-Dec-2013
Often ranked by travel publications as one of the top worldwide places to visit for its remarkable beauty, the stunning cliff-lined coast of California along Highway #1 stands alone. With a private driver-guide, travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco, making use of the scenic route and stops between the cities. Revel in the brilliance of Big Sur's Bixby Bridge, set upon towering cliffs which sharply cascade into the peaceful Pacific Ocean below. The old Spanish architecture of Santa Barbara, the Danish facades of Solvang, and the picturesque vistas of Monterey's 17-Mile Drive are all highlights of your journey along the coast. Secure some bragging rights as you experience this world-renowned segment of North America first-hand.
Trip Itinerary
Los Angeles
Renaissance Hollywood
Day 1: Los Angeles
Take a private airport transfer in Los Angeles with a private vehicle and driver.
Accommodation: Renaissance Hollywood (4*) Experience an ultra-stylish Hollywood hotel destined for fame as the premier accommodation in the movie-making capitol of the world! Boasting a sophisticated design and breathtaking views, this dazzling West Hollywood hotel captures the legendary glamour of the city's illustrious past. Including a rooftop pool. As the cornerstone of Hollywood & Highland Center, this West Hollywood hotel is located among trendy shops, world-class restaurants, famous landmarks and state-of-the-art entertainment venues. Only steps from numerous area attractions, guests will delight in the impressive Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa and all it has to offer.
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Santa Barbara
Getty Museum
Hyatt Santa Barbara
Day 2: Los Angeles - Santa Barbara
Meet your private driver-guide this morning and set out for a private tour of either L.A.'s The Getty Center, or Malibu's The Getty Villa. The Getty Center in Los Angeles features an exquisite collection of European and American art dating from contemporary times, back to the Middle Ages. The Getty Villa is a museum dedicated to studying the cultures and arts of the civilizations of ancient Rome, Greece and Etruria. You'll drive the Pacific Coast Highway via Malibu on route to Santa Barbara where you'll have another planned tour in the afternoon.
Enjoy a late afternoon tour of Santa Barbara, including State Street (a renowned shopping area), Stearns Wharf - the oldest active wharf in California, dating back to 1872, the impressive Courthouse in Spanish colonial style architecture, and the Santa Barbara Mission (admission included); a U.S. National Historic Landmark. Learn about the history of these sites with the helpful knowledge of your driver-guide.
Accommodation: Hyatt Santa Barbara The Hyatt Santa Barbara is one of the finest hotels in Santa Barbara. Built in 1931, this historic hotel welcomes guests with its casual elegance and first-rate service. This classic AAA Three Diamond Santa Barbara CA hotel is a shining gateway to the City of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera. Hotel Mar Monte is detailed with a fusion of Spanish Colonial architecture blended with modern conveniences. Our 173 comfortably-appointed guestrooms invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your vacation. The hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool and therapy spa, fitness center, Spa Mar Monte, and Bistro Eleven Eleven Restaurant, which serves American Cuisine with California flair.
Big Sur Coast 
Solvang
Glen Oaks Big Sur - Adobe Motor Lodge
Day 3: Santa Barbara - Big Sur
This morning you'll set out with your private driver-guide for a tour of Solvang, an impressive town featuring a considerable amount of Danish style architecture, as the town was founded by a group of Danish immigrants. The town's Mission Santa Ines is registered as a National Historic Landmark. After Solvang, you'll drive to Hearst Castle, a decadent property featuring an impressive 60,000 square foot mansion centrepiece, Casa Grande. A collection of art and antiques is on display, which you'll be able to view on your tour.
In the afternoon, you'll drive along the California and Big Sur coastline, with the world renowned Highway Number 1 and it's breathtaking views. Ranking amongst the tops of many worldwide publications' "Best Of" lists, the vistas along this route are bound to amaze. You'll have opportunities to stop along the way to take in some fresh air off the ocean, and gaze off into the distance.
Accommodation: Glen Oaks Big Sur The Glen Oaks Big Sur hotel has a fresh rustic-modern and Green sensibility. This remake of its 1957 predecessor, the Adobe Motor Lodge, takes the lead from the original natural adobe walls, known for keeping the hot sun out and the warmth in, and uses recycled and renewable stone, Peroba wood, bamboo, resin, wool carpets and organic cotton for a healthy and natural environment. Walk-in showers are evocative of showering in the forest, but the stylish chrome and porcelain fixtures will bring you back to the modern world. Whether you are out on a hike, or cozy in your room, you are never far from the warmth and color of nature. The natural wool blankets by Pendleton Woolen Mills and Coyuchi organic cotton bedding and feather duvets, are delightful to look at and even better to snuggle under. Natural beauty is skin deep, with organic bath products from Innersense.
San Francisco
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Day 4: Monterey Bay - San Francisco
With your driver-guide, enjoy a private tour of the Monterey area today. Revel in the incredible views along the toll road 17-Mile Drive, including the celebrated Lone Cypress Tree, and Pebble Beach Golf Course, host to many world-class PGA tournaments. While the stretch of road takes only 20 minutes to drive (without stops), it's truely a very scenic route.
Mid-afternoon, you'll set off with your driver-guide en route to San Francisco, once again driving along the majestic Highway #1 to get there.
Accommodation: Grand Hyatt San Francisco The Grand Hyatt San Francisco Hotel is located in San Fransisco, California. This hotel towers 36 stories above historic Union Square in the heart of downtown at the center of shopping, entertainment and finance. Amenities include a restaurant, room service, coctail lounge, coffee shop, meeting/banquet facilities, concierge, safe-deposit service at the front desk and dry cleaning/laundry service. Recreational facilities include a 24-hour fitness center. 685 accommodations available!
Day 5: San Francisco
Meet your professional driver for an airport transfer with private vehicle.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Renaissance Hollywood
Renaissance Hollywood (4*) - Los Angeles
Experience an ultra-stylish Hollywood hotel destined for fame as the premier accommodation in the movie-making capitol of the world! Boasting a sophisticated design and breathtaking views, this dazzling West Hollywood hotel captures the legendary glamour of the city's illustrious past. Including a rooftop pool. As the cornerstone of Hollywood & Highland Center, this West Hollywood hotel is located among trendy shops, world-class restaurants, famous landmarks and state-of-the-art entertainment venues. Only steps from numerous area attractions, guests will delight in the impressive Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa and all it has to offer.
- Hyatt Santa Barbara
Hyatt Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara
The Hyatt Santa Barbara is one of the finest hotels in Santa Barbara. Built in 1931, this historic hotel welcomes guests with its casual elegance and first-rate service. This classic AAA Three Diamond Santa Barbara CA hotel is a shining gateway to the City of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera. Hotel Mar Monte is detailed with a fusion of Spanish Colonial architecture blended with modern conveniences. Our 173 comfortably-appointed guestrooms invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your vacation. The hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool and therapy spa, fitness center, Spa Mar Monte, and Bistro Eleven Eleven Restaurant, which serves American Cuisine with California flair.
- Glen Oaks Big Sur - Adobe Motor Lodge
Standard Queen
Glen Oaks Big Sur - Big Sur
The Glen Oaks Big Sur hotel has a fresh rustic-modern and Green sensibility. This remake of its 1957 predecessor, the Adobe Motor Lodge, takes the lead from the original natural adobe walls, known for keeping the hot sun out and the warmth in, and uses recycled and renewable stone, Peroba wood, bamboo, resin, wool carpets and organic cotton for a healthy and natural environment. Walk-in showers are evocative of showering in the forest, but the stylish chrome and porcelain fixtures will bring you back to the modern world. Whether you are out on a hike, or cozy in your room, you are never far from the warmth and color of nature. The natural wool blankets by Pendleton Woolen Mills and Coyuchi organic cotton bedding and feather duvets, are delightful to look at and even better to snuggle under. Natural beauty is skin deep, with organic bath products from Innersense.
- Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Grand Hyatt San Francisco - San Francisco
The Grand Hyatt San Francisco Hotel is located in San Fransisco, California. This hotel towers 36 stories above historic Union Square in the heart of downtown at the center of shopping, entertainment and finance. Amenities include a restaurant, room service, coctail lounge, coffee shop, meeting/banquet facilities, concierge, safe-deposit service at the front desk and dry cleaning/laundry service. Recreational facilities include a 24-hour fitness center. 685 accommodations available!
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Private Transfers & tours, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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