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From LA: California Highlights 3-Day Trip with Accommodation

1. From LA: California Highlights 3-Day Trip with Accommodation

Discover the most iconic highlights of California, as well as some lesser-known gems, on this 3-day tour from Los Angeles. Drive the renowned 17 Mile Drive, explore Santa Barbara, and visit Yosemite Valley National Park or Hearst Castle. Enjoy 2 nights of accommodation and a bay cruise in San Fransisco included. Day 1: Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – 17 Mile Drive – Carmel Summer RouteDepart 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. Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops. See the spectacular California coastline up close (small vehicles will travel the southern portion of route 1 while full-size coaches will travel the 17-mile drive exclusively). Visit the town of Carmel, home to the actor Clint Eastwood. Enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach your hotel at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport. Winter RouteDepart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. Stop at the heart of downtown at the “state street promenade” and stroll through the exclusive shops and restaurants. Continue to Santa Barbara beaches and Stearns wharf to “walk on the water” and enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean. Finish your visit at the Spanish Mission Santa Barbara and continue to Solvang, “the Danish capital of America” a quaint Danish community at the heart of California. After your lunch break, head north through Silicon Valley before departing to reach your hotel at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport. Day 2: San Fransisco – Bay Cruise – Golden Gate Bridge – ChinatownSummer RouteStart your tour at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay. Enjoy great views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Next, return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city’s famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Stay overnight in Modesto. Winter RouteStart your tour at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay. Enjoy great views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island. Then return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city’s famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Stay overnight at the Springhill Suites Oakland Airport. Day 3: San Fransisco – Yosemite – Los Angeles Summer RouteHead east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome. See the highest waterfalls in North America, Yosemite Falls. Then head back to Los Angeles in the evening. Winter RouteStart the day with a visit to Monterey including the wharf and Cannery Row. Continue your tour of the beautiful California Coast with a visit to the town of Carmel-by-the-sea. Then head south to the world-famous Route #1 where you'll see the spectacular California coastline up close (small vehicles will travel the southern portion of route 1 while full-size coaches will travel the 17-mile drive exclusively). Then drive back to return to Los Angeles.

San Jose: Themed Escape Room Game Adventure

2. San Jose: Themed Escape Room Game Adventure

Solve puzzles and test your intuition at a live escape room adventure in San Jose. Choose between five immersive escape rooms and work as a team to complete your mission. Decide on a challenge to tackle with your team. You may find yourself as a spy sent to recover a stolen painting or one an underwater expedition. You'll work together with your team to find clues and solve puzzles within a series of elaborately designed rooms. Choose your escape adventure: Timeliner: Train Through Time: As part of the Time Crisis Management team, you’re tasked with addressing life-threatening issues, no matter what decade they happen in. Now, the fate of reality is in your hands — it’s up to you to restore the past and save the future. The Depths: The brilliant researcher, Dr. Humphreys, has gone missing and there have been rumors of mysterious experiments since his disappearance. It’s up to you to find the underwater lab, decipher Humphreys’ research, and discover what he’s been hiding. Gold Rush: Since the passing of prospector Clyde Hamilton, he has left behind quite a pretty penny in gold. As his surviving next of kin, he’s offered you a chance to claim the gold fortune as an inheritance for yourself…if you can find it! Special Ops: Mysterious Market: Your routine browsing of a spice market leads to an unexpected discovery… Now you’re left to combat an international crisis that threatens the state of the world as we know it. How deep does this conspiracy go? The Heist: A priceless Monet painting has recently gone missing from the Barclay Museum of Historical Art. We have reason to believe it’s been nabbed by the museum’s curator, Vincent Hahn. Your mission is to slip through the museum galleries undetected, break into Hahn’s office, recover the painting, and high-tail it out of there before he returns!

San Francisco: San Francisco 49ers Football Game Ticket

3. San Francisco: San Francisco 49ers Football Game Ticket

Attending a San Francisco 49ers game at Levi's Stadium is an unforgettable experience. From the moment you step into the stadium, you are surrounded by the energy and enthusiasm of fellow football fans. The stadium itself is impressive, with state-of-the-art facilities and a sleek, modern design. The seating is comfortable and offers great views of the field, and the stadium's large video screens ensure that you won't miss a minute of the action. During the game, the atmosphere is electric. Fans cheer and chant, and the excitement builds as the game progresses. The stadium's food and beverage options are also top-notch, with a wide variety of choices to suit any taste. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just looking for a fun day out, attending a 49ers game at Levi's Stadium is an experience you won't forget.

Silicon Valley: 45 minute Flight over tech's Epicenter

4. Silicon Valley: 45 minute Flight over tech's Epicenter

As you ascend into the skies, you'll be greeted by a breathtaking view of the San Francisco Bay Area. The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, a testament to human ingenuity, stands tall in the distance, bidding you farewell as you embark on a different kind of adventure. Your pilot, a seasoned expert in the skies of Silicon Valley, will guide you through this technological wonderland. As you approach Palo Alto, you'll see the lush greenery of Stanford University, where brilliant minds gather to push the boundaries of knowledge. The heart of Silicon Valley soon unfolds beneath you, a dazzling tapestry of innovation, ambition, and creativity. You'll soar above the campuses of tech giants like Apple, Google, and Facebook/Meta where visionary ideas are transformed into reality. Take in sights of Levi's Stadium, where the San Francisco 49er's play and Stanford University before returning home.

San Francisco Bay Area: Sonoma Wine Valley Private Charter

5. San Francisco Bay Area: Sonoma Wine Valley Private Charter

Experience the wine country of Sonoma Valley and visit the places of your choosing with a private transportation charter for just you and your group. Sit back and relax as your driver takes care of the driving, leaving you free to make the most of your day at the wineries. After pickup at your chosen location, board your air-conditioned vehicle. Depending on your group size, ride in style in a comfortable tour van (up to 10 people), Mercedes Sprinter (up to 14 people), or executive coach (up to 28 guests). Enjoy a customized day that gives you the chance to focus on your interests. Discover wineries, restaurants, and more, and keep cool throughout the trip with cold water onboard. At the end of your day, you'll be dropped off at your location of choice.

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Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 26 reviews

Excellent service, the most iconic sites are visited, the staff is very friendly especially Brenda, our guide.

Everything was well planned, the only thing I would like is to hear more info about the sights.

It was a really good tour with a little bit of everything