Holiday Overview
California is truly an incredible destination. Diverse, exciting and beautiful with amazing cities, incredible beaches and stunning parklands, all offering more ways to enjoy your vacation than anywhere in the world.
Start: Los Angeles
Finish: San Francisco
US States you will visit: California
Highlights of this trip are:
- Los Angeles - Hollywood, Beverley Hills and beautiful beaches
- The California Coast considered one of the most scenic routes in the US
- Yosemite Park, stunning natural beauty
- San Francisco - One of the US most interesting and cosmopolitan cities
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- Compact Car with Gold Cover - Unlimited mileage, Full tank of fuel, 3 additional drivers, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), $1 million liability coverage, Zero excess in the USA
- 1 Night accommodation in Los Angeles
- 1 Night accommodation in Pismo
- 1 Night accommodation in Monterey
- 2 Nights accommodation in Yosemite
- 2 Nights accommodation in San Francisco
Day 1 - Arrive in Los Angeles
Collect car and start to explore, see the beaches of Santa Monica, the mansions of Beverly Hills, or stroll down Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Day 2 - Pacific Coast Highway to Pismo 197 miles
Drive through Santa Monica and Malibu, continue to Santa Barbara, with its famous mission and palm-lined walkways. Overnight in Pismo Beach
Day 3 - Pismo to Monterey/Carmel 147 miles
Continue North and join Highway 1, renowned as one of the most scenic roadways in the US. Pass the famous Pebble Beach golf course and the quaint village of Carmel before arriving in Monterey.
Day 4 - Monterey to Yosemite 178 miles
Start early, travel across California's agricultural Central Valley before ascending into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, through California's Gold country before arrival at majestic Yosemite.
Day 5 - Yosemite
A full day to explore the giant sequoias and spectacular granite rock formations of Half Dome & El Capitan. Along with a "Tunnel View" photo opportunity.
Staying at Cedar Lodge
Day 6 - Yosemite to San Francisco 190 miles
Take the scenic drive to San Francisco, perhaps stopping at a Vineyard en route.
Day 7 - San Francisco
A full day to explore San Francisco and all it has to offer, options include Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square, or head just out of town crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to the charming village of Sausalito.
Staying at King George
Day 8 - Depart from San Francisco
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Image Gallery
Falls at Yosemite National park
Hollywood
Big Sur
Highway 1
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Grand Park and Los Angeles City Hall
Monterey
Pacific Grove, Monterey
Pismo Beach
Yosemite National Park
Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
Exploratorium, San Francisco
USA Holiday Stopovers
Why not add in the 'Land of Fire and Ice' - Iceland -on your way to your holiday in the USA. We have put together a great stopover in Iceland for 2 or 3 nights which includes accommodation and the Golden Circle Trip which includes visits to the Gullfoss Waterfall, the geo thermal area of Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
If you are travelling to the west coast of America, why not add a couple of nights stay in New York which includes accommodation and tickets for the 'Top of the Rock' observation platform for an iconic view of the city skyline. This can be done either on your way out or on the way back.
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5742 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Canyon Adventure Fly Drive Holiday
- Las Vegas
- Bryce Canyon
- Moab
- Mesa Verde
- Grand Canyon
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Buzzing Las Vegas
- Stunning National Parks
7 Nights from £2260pp
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
- Los Angeles
- Pismo Beach
- Monterey / Carmel
- Yosemite National Park
- San Francisco
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- The exciting buzz of Los Angeles & Hollywood
- California's beautiful coastline
- The stunning natural beauty of Yosemite
- San Francisco with its delightful sightseeing
7 Nights from £2300pp
California Fly Drive
- San Francisco
- Sonoma
- Lake Tahoe
- Yosemite National Park
- Death Valley
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Wonderful San Francisco
- Awesome Yosemite
- The heat of Death Valley
- Cool Pacific Breezes
11 Nights from £3100pp
The Wild West Fly Drive Holiday
- Denver
- Cheyenne
- Rapid City
- Cody
- Jackson
- Salt Lake City
- Moab
- Durango
- Colorado Springs
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Wild West Cowboy Country
- Iconic scenery & Wildlife
- National Parks
15 Nights from £3175pp
The Classic West Self Drive Holiday
- Los Angeles
- Laughlin
- Grand Canyon
- Kayenta
- Lake Powell
- Bryce Canyon
- Las Vegas
- Death Valley
- Yosemite National Park
- Lake Tahoe
- San Francisco
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- National Parks
- Iconic Sights
- L.A. Las Vegas & San Francisco
13 Nights from £2135pp
Western Trails
- Salt Lake City
- Lava Hot Springs
- Boise
- McCall
- Coeur d’Alene
- Whitefish
- Helena
- Yellowstone
- Jackson Hole
- Casper
- Cheyenne
- Denver
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Stunning Yellowstone National Park
- The mighty Teton Mountains
- Visit Glacier National Park
- Frontier history in Cheyenne & Casper
14 Nights from £2680pp