The American dream

15 days roadtrip to the highlights of Calofornia


San Francisco – Monterey – Santa Barbara – Los Angeles – Joshua Tree National Park – Las Vegas

Your journey at a glance

Immerse yourself in the ultimate California experience on this 15-day tour of the USA, which takes you to the most famous highlights and hidden treasures of the West Coast. In the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Barbara, not only world-famous sights await you, but also lively neighbourhoods where you will encounter a wide variety of cultures. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Highway 1 as you drive along the coast and be enchanted by the magnificent nature in the numerous national parks. Las Vegas welcomes you at the end of your journey with an unforgettable world of glamour and entertainment.
Immerse yourself in the ultimate California experience on this 15-day tour of the USA, which takes you to the most famous highlights and hidden treasures of the West Coast. In the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Barbara, not only world-famous sights await you, but also lively neighbourhoods where you will encounter a wide variety of cultures. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Highway 1 as you drive along the coast and be enchanted by the magnificent nature in the numerous national parks. Las Vegas welcomes you at the end of your journey with an unforgettable world of glamour and entertainment.
  • Your trip includes the following stops
  • San Francisco (3 nights)
  • Monterey (2 nights)
  • Santa Barbara (2 nights)
  • Los Angeles (3 nights)
  • Joshua Tree Nationalpark (2 nights)
  • Las Vegas (2 nights)
  • Further highlights
  • Wine region Napa Valley
  • Coastline Big Sur
  • Palm Springs
  • Valley of Fire
  • San José in Silicon Valley
  • Channel Islands National Park
  • Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
  • Coastal town Santa Monica
  • Pinnacles National Park

Character of this travel idea

This 15-day USA round trip along the West Coast gives you a perfect first impression of the Golden State. From Napa Valley to the Big Sur coastal strip and California’s spectacular national parks, no highlights are left out. Mixed with stops in the most important cities, this round trip is the ideal California beginner’s route, which even takes you to Nevada and vibrant Las Vegas at the end.

Experience culture in California

In San Francisco, you can visit the historic Alcatraz or stroll through the colourful streets of Chinatown. The city is also a centre for art and culture with first-class museums, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Art lovers should not miss the Getty Center and the County Museum of Art in Los Angeles. Both display an impressive collection of artworks from all over the world.

Santa Barbara, often referred to as the ‘American Riviera’, impresses with its mix of Spanish colonial style, modern flair and picturesque beaches. Mission Santa Barbara, the ‘Queen of the Missions’, offers you a fascinating insight into the history of the region and impresses with its stunning architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The stunning nature of California

California’s nature is breathtaking and diverse. Start your discovery tour among the majestic redwood trees in Muir Woods National Monument near San Francisco. The Napa Valley, with its rolling hills and sprawling vineyards, offers a picturesque contrast and the perfect backdrop for hiking and cycling tours.

Dramatic cliffs and the deep blue ocean – you can experience this view in all its facets on the Big Sur coastline. Depending on the time of year and time of day, you can watch sunsets or coastal fog in very different light on the rugged north coast. If you are looking for fine, long sandy beaches, you will find what you are looking for in more southerly climes, around Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city in Griffith Park and enjoy the view from the observatory.

An almost surreal desert landscape with bizarre rock formations and the iconic Joshua Trees awaits you in Joshua Tree National Park. To round off the trip, experience the endless expanse and unique ecosystem of Death Valley, which will amaze you once again.

The multi-faceted cuisine in California

Californian cuisine is a melting pot of cultures and offers a variety of culinary experiences. Beginnen Sie Ihre Genussreise in San Francisco, wo die frischen Meeresfrüchte und das beliebte Sourdough-Brot auf Sie warten. Fisherman’s Wharf is a must for crab and clam chowder lovers. Besuchen Sie das Ferry Building, um lokale Spezialitäten und handwerkliche Produkte zu entdecken. Another highlight is Chinatown, where you can sample authentic dim sum.

Wine lovers will get their money’s worth in Napa Valley: taste the excellent wines of the region and enjoy local specialities such as cheese and olive oil.

Authentic experiences in California

In San Francisco, you can’t miss a ride on the historic cable cars and a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Experience the world’s most fascinating sea creatures up close – fulfill this dream in Monterey Bay. With a bit of luck, you may even spot humpback whales and orcas in this region.

Sample your way through the street food scene in Los Angeles, which has something for everyone from Mexican tacos to innovative fusion dishes. Joshua Tree National Park, on the other hand, is the perfect backdrop for a rustic barbecue under the endless starry sky.

Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?

We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.

We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.

Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.

Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.

Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.

The special moment …
… when we could overlook the whole skyline of Los Angeles

Experiences
of our customers

January 2025
Anita D.
Germany
Thanks to Geotoura, we had a wonderful time in Apulia. Our wishes for small hotels were catered for, all the accommodation was close to the centre and quiet and offered an individual flair. The suggestions for changes to our round trip turned out to be very good, and the detailed descriptions in the personal travel guide enabled us to plan our days well. This was the most relaxed holiday preparation for an individual trip we have ever had and we can recommend Geotoura with a clear conscience. Everything was one hundred per cent perfect. Many thanks for that!
February 2025
Katja K.
Germany
A wonderful trip through Scotland, customised according to my wishes. Uncomplicated, fast contact with very friendly and competent support. Absolutely recommended.
November 2024
Christoph F.
Switzerland
We decided to visit Portugal for the first time at very short notice. Geotoura advised us very quickly and well. The trip was an absolute success. As we were travelling in November, we never had the feeling of being involved in unpleasant overtourism. We can highly recommend Portugal as a destination and Geotoura as a tour operator.
November 2024
Hans Peter H.
Germany
I would like to thank the Geotoura team for their advice and support during our trip to Sicily. The travel information provided was very helpful and the hotels we booked all met our requirements in terms of location and facilities. The Organic Farm Resort Fontes Episcopi will remain a special memory for us. We were particularly well looked after and spoilt with culinary delights. The location and facilities of the former country house are unique. The hire car was big enough for our group (6 people) so that we could travel comfortably with our luggage.
November 2024
Joachim W.
Germany
It was our first time in Andalusia and thanks to the personalised recommendations of the Geotoura staff, which were based on their expertise and regional experience, we were able to enjoy a wonderful round trip with an incredible number of positive and interesting impressions!
November 2024
Alexander K.
Austria
Thank you for a wonderful week in Albania, during which we were able to switch off and let ourselves be carried away by your preparation. We will see you again!
November 2024
Susanne M.
Austria
We had a great round trip through Andalusia with nice different hotels and changing landscapes. A scratch on the car, which we had picked up, was quickly dealt with and we were able to continue our journey without any worries.
November 2024
Silke K.
Germany
We had a wonderful holiday in Andalusia which, as always, was far too short to see the many interesting sights and still have time to relax, go hiking or simply swim in the Atlantic. The hotels were again very well chosen. We love staying in small, special hotels and enjoying the Spanish flair. Thank you very much and see you next time.
October 2024
Edeltraud T.
Germany
With Geotoura, we were able to customise our trip to Portugal according to our wishes. Geotoura took a lot of the organisation off our hands with the choice of accommodation and completely fulfilled the trust we had placed in Geotoura.
October 2024
Thomas W.
Germany
Our tour of Andalusia was very well and individually organised. We had as much time as we wanted, the hotels were very different and, apart from one alternative, all very individual and pleasant. The guided tours, an excursion to the Sierra Nevada and the evening events were excellent. Overall, we got a good impression of Andalusia and the organisation was perfect.

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