Fascinating wilderness

15 days California´s nature & coastline


San Francisco – Napa Valley – Yosemite National Park – Monterey – Santa Barbara – Los Angeles

Your journey at a glance

Experience California's wild nature and breathtaking coastline on this 15-day round trip along Highway 1. Start your adventure with a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge and taste the fantastic wines of the Napa Valley. During a longer stay in Yosemite National Park, immerse yourself in the almost unreal nature between redwood trees and waterfalls. Santa Barbara and Los Angeles are two vibrant cities with culture, glamor and dream beaches. Impressions that you will never forget.
Experience California's wild nature and breathtaking coastline on this 15-day round trip along Highway 1. Start your adventure with a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge and taste the fantastic wines of the Napa Valley. During a longer stay in Yosemite National Park, immerse yourself in the almost unreal nature between redwood trees and waterfalls. Santa Barbara and Los Angeles are two vibrant cities with culture, glamor and dream beaches. Impressions that you will never forget.
  • Your trip includes the following stops
  • San Francisco (2 nights)
  • Napa Valley (2 nights)
  • Yosemite National Park (3 nights)
  • Monterey (2 nights)
  • Santa Barbara (2 nights)
  • Los Angeles (3 nights)
  • Further highlights
  • Berkeley
  • Wine region Sonoma Valley
  • Coastal town Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • Pinnacles National Park
  • Coastal town Malibu

Character of this travel idea

On this 15-day California round trip, you will explore the west coast of the Golden State from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Experience the unique natural mix of wild national parks and glowing beaches and let yourself drift through the streets of the big cities.

Experience culture

The Napa Valley is not only known for its wines, but also for its cultural events, such as the Napa Valley Film Festival. Here you can enjoy films in the open air and experience the region’s exquisite wine culture at the same time.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the indigenous people of California – this experience is offered by the Yosemite Museum with the associated Indian Village of the Ahwahnee. In Monterey, known for the Monterey Jazz Festival, everything revolves around the world of music, while Santa Barbara impresses with its Spanish influences and the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

The fascinating nature of California

Start your California tour in San Francisco with a visit to Golden Gate Park, one of the largest urban parks in the USA, which is home to numerous gardens and museums. A true natural paradise awaits you in Yosemite National Park with its majestic waterfalls, imposing granite cliffs and dense forests. Hikes to Yosemite Falls or Half Dome offer unforgettable views.

The coastline of Monterey and Santa Barbara is ideal for whale watching and relaxing walks along the beach. In Monterey, you should visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium to get to know the rich marine fauna.

Surfers and sun worshippers meet on the beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu. Soak up the special atmosphere and the warm light. A different kind of nature experience awaits you at Mammoth Lakes. The impressive geological formations, such as the Devils Postpile National Monument, and the clear mountain lakes form the purest picture-book views during your nature tour through California.

diverse cuisine in California

California offers impressive culinary diversity, characterised by its multicultural population and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. In San Francisco, you will find an abundance of first-class restaurants offering everything from fresh seafood to Asian fusion dishes. A visit to the Ferry Building Marketplace is a must, where you can sample local specialities and artisan products.

Monterey and Santa Barbara are also known for their fresh fish and seafood. Try the famous clam chowder at Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey or fresh oysters at one of the many beach restaurants in Santa Barbara. Finally, Los Angeles offers an incredible variety of culinary experiences, from trendy food trucks to upscale restaurants serving international cuisine.

Authentic experiences in California

On hikes to the many mountain lakes and hot springs in the Mammoth Lakes region, you will get to know the natural landscapes particularly intensively. You should also not miss out on a ride on the Panorama Gondola. This offers you a breathtaking view of the Sierra Nevada.

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 …
… as we watched the sunset on Malibu beach

Experiences
of our customers

August 2024
Prof. Dr. Markus F.
Switzerland
We are completely satisfied with Geotoura - this is already our third trip with this provider. Everything is perfect: competent and friendly telephone advice, patient attention to our special requests, careful hotel selection, perfect travel documents, everything delivered on time, and the Portugal trip itself fully met our expectations. Well done!
July 2024
Anja S.
Germany
We were totally satisfied with the booking and organisation by Geotoura. Ireland itself inspired us, the selection of hotels was perfect, the food was delicious, and the tips were definitely well-founded. We thank you very much for the wonderful trip.
June 2024
Tobias L.
Germany
When we plan a trip with Geotoura, we can count on relaxed and empathetic people who listen to us and then put together a dream route. Thank you Geotoura for our wonderful trip through northern Spain along the Camino France.
July 2024
Janine V.
Switzerland
The Apulia trip which was organised by Geotoura, was super. Every wish was fulfilled, the hotels were perfectly chosen, the documents provided were very helpful – it couldn't have been better.
July 2024
Iris R.
Germany
That was my first organised round trip. The destination was Sicily. Geotoura chose a great selection of cities and hotels for me. Each hotel had its own charm. I would always use Geotoura again to plan a trip.
June 2024
Christa B.
Germany
Our trip to Sardinia was very well organised. The choice of route and the special touches at the hotels. We would particularly like to highlight: Hotel Bajaloglia in Porto di Castelsardo. Location, friendliness, food.
July 2024
Thilo F.
Germany
We thank Geotoura for the beautiful round trip through Scotland. It was an amazing experience and we enjoyed unforgettable moments at every stop on our journey.
July 2024
Barbara G.
Austria
Everything went wonderfully. Every hotel was booked and selected well, the suggested route through Iceland was sensible and eventful, and the restaurant recommendations were really good. You simply couldn't have asked for more.
July 2024
Thomas und Barbara P.
Switzerland
Our trip to northern Spain offered a real carefree package for basic needs. There is enough leeway for your own creativity and wishes. Highly recommended.
July 2024
Gabriele B.
Germany
We were very satisfied with the overall organisation of the trip through Northern Greece. We were particularly surprised by Kastoria, where we saw an amateur theatre performance in the municipal museum, which is next to the hotel. From our room, we had a beautiful view of the performance. Away from the tourist routes, Kastoria is a place worth discovering.

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