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

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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