Private 7 Day Dream Tour of California - Los Angeles Departure

Private 7 Day Dream Tour of California - Los Angeles Departure

Visit California with a private guided tour! We have created a one-week visit that lets you see California's most beautiful cities, world-famous national parks, and stunning roadside scenery in between. We will pick you up from LAX to begin your tour. Stay in quality hotels every night, while during the day you never have to worry about driving or directions. Get the most out of your trip by having a local guide comment on the history and details of each location in a private group, ensuring personal attention and real local interaction. Accommodation and at least 1 meal a day provided. Flights must be arranged separately; contact us if you would like assistance with booking flights.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pickup and Welcome to California

Stop At: Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Take a look at one of the leading film premiere theaters in the history of cinema.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, 1218 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024-4914
Early arrivals can check out the resting place of Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Hefner, Dean Martin, and other classic stars.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner: A welcome dinner in Westwood Village, with time to freely explore the area afterwards.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Angeleno or another 3-star hotel.

Day 2: The Best of Los Angeles

Stop At: The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr N Sepulveda Blvd & Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1657
Visit the world famous museum; admire the architecture and gardens.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3126
Enjoy the seaside scenery in the historic pier, where scenes from films like Forrest Gump have taken place. Take a picture in front of the End of Route 66 sign, watch the street performers, take a look at or ride the solar-powered Ferris wheel, and check out the classic merry-go-round.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cha Cha Chicken, 1906 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Have lunch at this charming Carribean restaurant (with a BYOB policy!) or another local choice.
Duration: 35 minutes

Pass By: Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Blvd at Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Drive through the shopping district of the rich and famous.

Pass By: Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
Check out the hotel made famous in the movie Pretty Woman

Stop At: Spadena House, 516 Walden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3107
Take a look at one of the most unique houses in Los Angeles.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Walk Of Fame, 6901 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Walk down part of the Walk of Fame and see some of its most unique stars.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6136
See the remarkable Babylonian Arch remade from a classic Hollywood film with a great view of the Hollywood Sign
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6136
See where the stars make their red carpet entrance for the Oscars.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: TCL Chinese Theatres, 6925 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6103
A can't miss attraction in Hollywood
Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd Rua Versalhes 45 Casa 4, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6102
See the main movie premiere site for Disney Films.

Stop At: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027-1299
Take a scenic drive to the Observatory. See the site of dozens of movie scenes, get a wonderful view of downtown LA and the Hollywood sign, and see the Zeiss telescope.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your choice of one of the breakfast house specials at Hotel Angeleno.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Angeleno or another 3-star hotel.

Day 3: LA to Monterey via Big Sur -- A Stunning Drive Up the California Coast

Stop At: Solvang Windmill, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Free exploration and lunch at the charming Dutch town.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, 52801 California State Route 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
See why Pacific Coast Highway is called one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world. Get a stunning scenic view from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State park. Keep going up the Big Sur with stops for photos along the way.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bixby Bridge, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
The beautiful concrete bridge built in 1932 is one of the most photogenic places you will ever see.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA 93953
More mindblowing seaside scenery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pebble Beach Golf Links, 1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Take a look around the revered golf course.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Carmel-by-the-Sea, 3291 Sycamore Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
Get ready to be charmed by this small town with no street numbers, leash-free dogs, and quaint colorful cottages. Stop for dinner in Carmel with free exploration afterward.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Cannery Row & Wave Streets, Monterey, CA 93940
Go to the hotel for the night with the option of walking down historic Cannery Row.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your choice of one of the breakfast house specials at Hotel Angeleno.
Accommodation included: Stay at Best Western Plus Victorian Inn, Monterey, or another 3-star hotel.

Day 4: The Best of San Francisco

Stop At: Fisherman's Wharf, Jefferson Street Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
The Historic Fisherman's Wharf District of San Francisco is home to PIER 39, Ghirardelli Square, Anchorage Square, the National Maritime Museum, Historic Hyde Street Pier, breathtaking views and so much more.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
Stop for lunch and walk around the historic Chinese district of San Francisco, with temples, shops, a fortune cookie factory, and other surprises.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: 1070 Lombard Street between Jones St and Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Take a swerving trip down the famous crooked street.

Stop At: The Palace Of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
Take a look at the remarkable architecture of the Palace of Fine Arts.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129
Walk on one of the most famous bridges in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114
Get a fantastic view of the city from Twin Peaks.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pier 39, Beach Street & The Embarcadero Parking area, San Francisco, CA 94133
PIER 39—the most visited destination in San Francisco—offers two levels of dining, entertainment, shopping and attractions, all surrounded by unbeatable views of the city and the bay.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: A typical meal in Chinatown, or Clam Chowder at Boudin.
Accommodation included: Executive Inn and Suites, Oakland, or another 3-star hotel in San Francisco.

Day 5: Yosemite National Park - Majestic Natural Beauty

Pass By: Yosemite Tunnel, Tuolumne Meadows, CA 95389, USA
Come out of the tunnel for a view that stretches all the way to Half Dome and that impressed even the great Ansel Adams.

Stop At: Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA
Take a look at one of the most iconic natural features in the world.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
The 3,000 foot granite wall scaled in the Oscar-winning film Free Solo. Climb at your own risk!
Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA
Marvel at 620 feet (188.9 m) of delicate white water tumbling down a granite face beneath Cathedral Rocks.

Stop At: Yosemite Village, Off Northside Dr., Yosemite National Park, CA
Have lunch at the village, then use it as a base for a short nature hike.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA
Take a short hike to see the tallest waterfall in North America.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Sierra Sky Ranch, An Ascend Hotel Collection, or accommodation near Yosemite National Park.

Day 6: Sequoia National Park -- Stunning Nature Featuring the Largest Tree in the World

Stop At: Giant Forest, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Take a walk among giants. Visitors to the Giant Forest use a lot of the same words to describe it, including "awe-inspiring," "amazing" and a "must-see."
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Giant Forest Museum, 47050 Generals Hwy, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
The museum offers an overview of the giant sequoias, meadows and human history in the region.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: General Sherman Tree, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
The largest tree by volume in the world will leave you in awe.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Crystal Cave, Ca-180 E, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93265
The subterranean marble cavern is filled with stalactites and stalagmites. It also features all sorts of colorful minerals, forming blue, green, yellow, black, white, orange and red deposits and formations along walls, ceilings and floors of caves, which often surprises visitors.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Citadel Outlets, 100 Citadel Dr Ste 480, Los Angeles, CA 90040-1596
Outlet shopping in the LA area. Dine at the outlets or on the way to Los Angeles.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Tunnel Log, Crescent Meadow Road, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93262
The fallen log is perhaps 2,000 years old and is a lovely photo op.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Homewood Suites by Hilton, or another 3-star hotel.

Day 7: Venice Beach and Farewell

Stop At: Venice Canals Walkway, Washigton Blvd. & Dell Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90292
Pass through the canals and learn about Venice's fascinating history.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Venice Beach Boardwalk, Los Angeles, CA 90291
Iconic walking area that threatens to upstage the beach! Possibly the best place for people watching anywhere.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Venice Muscle Beach, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA
See the bodybuilders work on their craft in the outdoor gym once frequented by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny Trejo, and others.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Venice Skatepark, 1500 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3606
Watch skateboarders from beginner to pro try out tricks at the skate park by the sea. The skatepark often appears in TV and advertisements.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Venice Kinesis, 21 Winward Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Take a detailed look at the huge mural with your guide.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Venice Sign, Pacific Ave & Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Take a photo op at the 4-way crosswalk in front of the Venice Sign.
Duration: 3 minutes

Pass By: Los Angeles International Airport, 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Take the hotel shuttle to the airport, or have your guide take you.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hot breakfast provided at the hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.