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
- Car Hire - Compact Car with GPS
- 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.
Featured accommodation
Crowne Plaza LA Harbour
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.
Featured accommodation
Hilton Garden Inn 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.
Featured accommodation
Cedar Lodge
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.
Featured accommodation
Cedar Lodge
Day 6 - Yosemite to San Francisco 190 miles
Take the scenic drive to San Francisco, perhaps stopping at a Vineyard en route.
Featured accommodation
King George
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.
Featured accommodation
King George
Unmissable Experiences
San Francisco Experiences
Day 8 - Depart from San Francisco
Return Hire Car at the airport
Crowne Plaza LA Harbour
The Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbour Hotel is located only 4 blocks from The World Cruise centre. The hotel also offers spectacular views of the Port of Los Angeles.
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
Nestled among the magnificent pines just blocks from Monterey Bay, Hilton Garden Inn Monterey blends comfort, convenience, technology, and style. This modern hotel with an on-site restaurant puts this scenic coastal town at your fingertips. Enjoy easy access to iconic Highway 1, beautiful Monterey beaches, and Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) along with other sights and attractions.
Cedar Lodge
Cedar Lodge is located just minutes from Yosemite National Park. The picturesque accommodations are friendly and affordable, perfect for a cosy and relaxing vacation with family or friends.
King George Hotel
Located just steps from Union Square, the historic King George Hotel - A Greystone Hotel offers a British-inspired ambience and exceptional service. This charming boutique hotel, built-in time for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915, features all of the modern travel amenities like free Wi-Fi, business and concierge services, INTELITY in-room service tablet, valet parking and NO RESORT FEES! Relax in beautifully renovated rooms with a blend of contemporary décor and vintage accents.
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 2025, 2026 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
- Los Angeles
- Pismo Beach
- Monterey / Carmel
- Yosemite National Park
- San Francisco
- 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 £1740pp
Canyon Adventure Fly Drive Holiday
- Las Vegas
- Bryce Canyon
- Moab
- Mesa Verde
- Grand Canyon
- Buzzing Las Vegas
- Stunning National Parks
7 Nights from £2160pp
California Fly Drive
- San Francisco
- Sonoma
- Lake Tahoe
- Yosemite National Park
- Death Valley
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Wonderful San Francisco
- Awesome Yosemite
- The heat of Death Valley
- Cool Pacific Breezes
11 Nights from £2755pp
The Wild West Fly Drive Holiday
- Denver
- Cheyenne
- Rapid City
- Cody
- Jackson
- Salt Lake City
- Moab
- Durango
- Colorado Springs
- Wild West Cowboy Country
- Iconic scenery & Wildlife
- National Parks
15 Nights from £3325pp
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
- National Parks
- Iconic Sights
- L.A. Las Vegas & San Francisco
13 Nights from £2600pp
Western Trails
- Salt Lake City
- Lava Hot Springs
- Boise
- McCall
- Coeur d’Alene
- Whitefish
- Helena
- Yellowstone
- Jackson Hole
- Casper
- Cheyenne
- Denver
- Stunning Yellowstone National Park
- The mighty Teton Mountains
- Visit Glacier National Park
- Frontier history in Cheyenne & Casper
14 Nights from £3140pp
