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California

This itinerary will take you on a journey through some of California's most iconic destinations, including Sonoma, San Francisco, Carmel, Santa Barbara, and Santa Monica. Whether you're a foodie, a history buff, or simply looking for a relaxing getaway, these five cities offer something for everyone. So pack your bags, grab your camera, and get ready to discover the beauty and charm of California.

Sonoma

Day 1

Itinerary: 

Hotel: MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

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Explore the own of Sonoma

Lunch: the girl and the fig

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Visit Sonoma Plaza wine tasting rooms

Dinner: El Dorado's Kitchen

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Day 2

Jordan Winery Tour & Tasting (3 hours starting at 9:45am)

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Chateau St. Jean - Belle Terre Experience - Outdoor Wine tasting

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Dinner: Valette

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Day 3

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery- Pizza & Vino on Il Terrazzo

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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San Francisco

Day 4

Itinerary

Hotel: Fairmont San Francisco

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Hike the Lands End Trail

 

 

Lunch: Radhaus

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Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

 

 

DinnerState Bird Provisions

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Day 5

Itinerary:

Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour

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Lunch: Barrel House Tavern

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Take the Golden Gate Bridge Ferry back to San Francisco

Stroll Fisherman's Wharf, ride the Cable Cars

 

 

Dinner: Kokkari

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Kokkari Estiatorio
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Kokkari Estiatorio

Carmel

Day 6

Itinerary:

Travel down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to Carmel

HotelLa Playa Carmel

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Folktale Winery and Vineyard - Winery Tour and lunch

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Dinner: Valley Kitchen at Carmel Valley Ranch

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Day 7

Itinerary:

Breakfast: La Bicyclette Restaurant Carmel

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After breakfast take a walk on the beach and then head back into town and explore the

beautiful shops

 

 

 

 

Head to Pebble Beach Golf Course for drinks at the 19th hole and watch to Sunset & dinner

Dinner: The Tap Room

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Day 8

Itinerary:

Head down the coast for the day to visit Hearst Castle in San Simeone

Hearst Castle Tour

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Dinner: Mission Ranch

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Mission Ranch Restaurant

Santa Barbara

Day 9

Itinerary:

Continue down the Pacific Coast Highway to Santa Barbara

Hotel: El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel

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Dinner: bouchon

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Day 10

Itinerary:

Breakfast on the hotel terrace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trolley Tour of Santa Barbara

 

 

 

 

Santa Barbara Wine Tour

 

Dinner: The Lark Santa Barbara

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Day 11

Itinerary:

Breakfast on the terrace and morning Yoga at the hotel

Bike to the beach - E-bikes (from the hotel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon Tea, Massage, Relax by the pool

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner: The Dining Room and Terrace

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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Santa Monica

Day 12

Itinerary:

Head to our last stop on the Pacific Coast Highway...Santa Monica

Hotel: Casa Del Mar

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Hang out on the beach and/or pool.

 

 

 

 

In the afternoon walk/rollerblade/bike along the beach front to Santa Monica Pier & Venice Beach


 

 

 

 

Dinner: Tar & Roses

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Day 13

Itinerary:

Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner: Terrazza (restaurant in hotel)

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Day 14

Itinerary:

Head to Palisades Park, an oceanfront park with great views and walking paths.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the afternoon, explore the town...stroll down the Third Street Promenade, visit Bergamot Station Arts Center

Dinner: n/naka 

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Day 15

On to the next adventure...

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