San Francisco Golden Coast Cruise

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San Francisco (2 nights)

Foggy hills, clanging cable cars, and the bridge that defines icons.

Day 1 Arrival & City Lights

  • 14:00 Get your bearings with a classic open-top bus tour of the city.
  • 19:00 See the skyline sparkle from the water on this evening cruise.
Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option
Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option
4.1(4544)
56.1 USD
Duration: 2h
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
4.5(1883)
58 USD
Duration: 2h

Day 2 Redwoods & Island History

 Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day
Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day
4.6(558)
84 USD
Duration: 4h 30m
Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
3.9(142)
90.99 USD
Duration: 2h

Monterey & Carmel (1 nights)

Chasing whales, coastal pines, and the magic of 17Mile Drive.

Day 3 Coastal Gems

  • 10:00 Drive the scenic loop through Pebble Beach and Cypress Point.
  • 14:00 Visit one of the world's most renowned marine research centers.
  • 17:00 Spot the whimsical storybook architecture of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Carmel
17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Carmel
4.0(52)
13.49 USD
Duration: 3h
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.7(1263)
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
3.4(93)
7.99 USD
Duration: 30m

Santa Barbara (1 nights)

Mediterranean vibes, sundrenched vineyards, and the perfect redtiled escape.

Day 4 Big Sur to the Riviera

  • 09:00 Navigate the cliffs and bridges of the famous Pacific Coast Highway.
  • 16:00 Stroll the historic wooden wharf for ocean views and fresh air.
PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay
PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay
3.9(101)
13.49 USD
Duration: 2h
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf
4.7(1632)
Free

Day 5 Trolleys & Beach Sunsets

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
4.6(796)
28 USD
Duration: 1h 30m

Los Angeles (2 nights)

Palm trees, movie sets, and the endless pursuit of the sun.

Day 5 Arrival in LA

  • 16:00 Enjoy the classic California vibes of the Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Monica Beach and Pier
Santa Monica Beach and Pier
4.7(20024)

Day 6 Hollywood Dreams

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
4.6(5263)
76 USD
Duration: 2h
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
4.8(2568)
39 USD
Duration: 2h
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory
4.9(21645)

Day 7 Final Farewells

Los Angeles Original Farmers Market
Los Angeles Original Farmers Market
4.8(17509)