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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

Reviews: Trip Advisor

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Explore the own of Sonoma

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Lunch: the girl and the fig

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Visit Sonoma Plaza wine tasting rooms

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Dinner: El Dorado's Kitchen

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Day 2

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

Reviews: Tripadvisor

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

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Dinner: Valette

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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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

Reviews: Trip Advisor

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Hike the Lands End Trail

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Lunch: Radhaus

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

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Dinner: State Bird Provisions

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Day 5

Itinerary:

Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour

Reviews: Tripadvisor

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Lunch: Barrel House Tavern

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Take the Golden Gate Bridge Ferry back to San Francisco

Stroll Fisherman's Wharf, ride the Cable Cars

 

 

Dinner: Kokkari

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Kokkari Estiatorio
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Carmel

Day 6

Itinerary:

Travel down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to Carmel

Hotel: La Playa Carmel

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Folktale Winery and Vineyard - Winery Tour and lunch

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Dinner: Valley Kitchen at Carmel Valley Ranch

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Day 7

Itinerary:

Breakfast: La Bicyclette Restaurant Carmel

Reviews: TripAdvisor

 

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

beautiful shops

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

Dinner: The Tap Room

Reviews: TripAdvisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 8

Itinerary:

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

Hearst Castle Tour

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Dinner: Mission Ranch

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Santa Barbara

Day 9

Itinerary:

Continue down the Pacific Coast Highway to Santa Barbara

Hotel: El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Dinner: bouchon

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Day 10

Itinerary:

Breakfast on the hotel terrace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trolley Tour of Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Wine Tour

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Dinner: The Lark Santa Barbara

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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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

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Dinner: The Dining Room and Terrace

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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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

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Hang out on the beach and/or pool.

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

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Dinner: Tar & Roses

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Day 13

Itinerary:

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dinner: Terrazza (restaurant in hotel)

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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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

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Dinner: n/naka 

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Day 15

On to the next adventure...

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