Down The Big Sur Coast (trip)

Down The Big Sur Coast

  • San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, CA, United States
  • Family & Friends
California, United States, North America

from $3,600* per person9 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: Tracks & Trails 12 people max
Highlights

Spend a spooky evening at Alcatraz Prison.
Visit the sharks, sea otters, penguins and other marine life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Explore the Monterey Bay area by boat or sea kayak, and watch for the various marine life.
Walk beneath the giant coastal redwoods south of Big Sur.
Tour publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst's elaborate home complete with a tiled swimming pool and zebras.
Stroll along historic Santa Barbara's streets and see some of the California Missions.

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Locations visited/nearby

California, United States, North America

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3 testimonials about the provider, Tracks & Trails:

  • Reviewer: The Glavin Family located in Massachusetts USA
    We just had an absolutely wonderful time! This was a vacation of a lifetime. The kids loved the RV, and the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. Tracks and Trails made this overwhelming western road trip easy. I just couldn't have done it without all of your help!
  • Reviewer: The Sondergaards located in United Kingdom
    I usually plan all our vacations using the internet and was skeptical that your planning would trump what I could do on my own. But I was wrong. The value of your insights, tips and advice far exceeded all of our expectations and made this trip very memorable.
  • Reviewer: The Vaughan Family located in New York USA
    Everything you arranged for us -- the itinerary, our personal guide in Yellowstone, our jeep rental in Ouray, whitewater rafting the Snake River, the RV rental, etc. -- was first class all the way. It made for memories that will last a lifetime.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
  • Family oriented trip.
  • This trip is an independent tour: you choose the features you want included (hotels, excursions, flights, cars, etc…)
  • Self-guided (includes hotels, maps, luggage transfer, etc but no guide).

Itinerary

San Francisco - 1 night: Check into your hotel, then see popular landmarks Telegraph Hill, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf, and Pier 39.
Monterey - 1-3 nights: While in Monterey, plan to spend time at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, both popular attractions.
Big Sur - 1-3 nights: Visit Pfieffer Beach, a secluded beach with unspoiled sand, rock formations and surf.
Hearst Castle State Historical Monument - 1-3 nights:

Choose from three tours of Hearst Castle.  The Visitor Center allows great views of the castle 1,600 feet above.
Santa Barbara - 1-3 nights: Watch whales from Shoreline Park, or take a boat ride to the Channel Islands.
Los Angeles: Drive to Los Angeles to catch your departure flight.

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