Universal Studios or Disneyland

Day 1	LOS ANGELES
Arrive in Los Angeles and proceed to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Whether it's Universal Studios or Disneyland, the beach or Beverly Hills, there is much to see and do in the 'City of Angels'.

Day 2	LOS ANGELES » DISNEYLAND » SAN DIEGO (128 mi / 206 km)
Depart Los Angeles for the short drive to Anaheim, home to Mickey Mouse and the original Disneyland. You may explore this fantasyland of magic before continuing south to sunny San Diego. Upon arrival discover some of the sites for which this city is known such as Balboa Park, the Gas Lamp District, and Seaport Village. If time permits visit the world famous San Diego Zoo or see Shamu at SeaWorld.

Day 3	SAN DIEGO
Today is full of discovery while strolling the city’s many pedestrian friendly areas such as Balboa Park, the world famous San Diego Zoo or historic “Old Town”. Take the ferry across the bay from Seaport Village to Coronado Island for a relaxing walk on the beaches at sunset. San Diego is a paradise for outdoor activities

Day 4	SAN DIEGO » TEMECULA » PALM SPRINGS (135 mi / 217 km)
Leave the Pacific behind as you cross the coastal mountains through the Temecula wine region and enter the vast Colorado Desert of eastern California. Anza Borrego Desert Park offers an unspoiled view of the eerie lunar landscape along the old Butterfield Stage route. Arrive in Palm Springs located in the heart of the Coachella Valley.

Day 5	PALM SPRINGS » BAKERSFIELD » SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (288 mi / 464 km)
Travel north from Palm Springs up through the Tehachapi Pass in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range. Drive through Bakersfield and into the Central Valley, part of the “fruit basket of the world.” From Visalia, head into Sequoia National Park for the Big Trees or, during the summer, into Kings Canyon National Park for spectacular views along the road

Day 6

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK » YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (225 mi / 362 km)

Before leaving Sequoia National Park, be sure to visit the Giant Forest area to see the famous General Sherman Tree and the large granite dome Moro Rock. Travel through Fresno, the raisin capital of the world in the agricultural heartland of the Central Valley. Continue to Yosemite National Park and take in all the famous sites: Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome and Cathedral Spires. Take some time to walk or hike along one of the many trails throughout the park.

Day 7

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK » SAN FRANCISCO (193 mi / 310 km)

Take some time to visit magnificent Yosemite early in the morning. The most picturesque spots in Yosemite can be seen from the valley floor Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome and Cathedral Spires. Continue to San Francisco in the afternoon as you pass through scenic Gold Rush Country before crossing the Oakland Bay Bridge to enter America’s favorite city by the sea. This cosmopolitan city rests on 40 hills surrounded on one side by the Pacific Ocean and on the other by the San Francisco Bay. There is so much to see with breathtaking views around every hilltop.

Day 8

SAN FRANCISCO

Today, tour and explore this unique city and its setting. Take a ride on the famous San Francisco Cable Cars for a visit to the Cable Car Museum, stroll through Chinatown, or take a boat tour of Alcatraz. Perhaps cross the bay on a ferry to Sausalito for a first-hand look at local galleries with great views of the bay. If time permits, make the short drive north over the Golden Gate Bridge to California’s premier wine regions of Napa and Sonoma.

Day 9

SAN FRANCISCO » 17-MILE DRIVE » MONTEREY (120 mi / 195 km)

Leave your heart in San Francisco and depart south along the scenic Pacific Coast to Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay. While in historic Monterey, visit California’s first customs house and Cannery Row made famous through John Steinbeck’s book of the same name. Take the 17-Mile Drive, a scenic coastal route through the Del Monte Forest that includes The Lone Cypress Point and world famous Pebble Beach to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Day 10	MONTEREY » CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST (91 mi / 145 km)
Plan for a leisurely morning before continuing along the spectacular California coast. There is plenty of time today to enjoy everything along the way. Stop for pictures at Hurricane Point, enjoy the redwoods in Big Sur, visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon, walk on the beach in Grover Beach or through the unique turn-of-the-century downtown of Arroyo Grande. Continue to your overnight hotel.

Day 11

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST » SANTA BARBARA » LOS ANGELES (216 mi / 348 km)

Continue south to the well-known community of millionaires and movie stars, Santa Barbara. Located at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this stylish beach community offers a relaxed atmosphere with a Mediterranean climate. California’s “Queen of the Missions” is located on a hillside overlooking the city. Make a stop at the ornate and historic courthouse before continuing on to Ventura, Malibu and finally Los Angeles.

Day 12	LOS ANGELES
Spend the day at leisure, or take the opportunity for last minute sightseeing before your departure.