California
Fra Hollywoods glamour og San Franciscos bratte gater til Yosemites praktfulle natur – opplev California på egen hånd med en skreddersydd bilferie langs vestkysten.
Våre Reiser til California
La deg inspirere av våre forslag til de beste turene til California.
West Coast Classics
Klassisk rundreise langs kysten fra San Francisco ned til solfylte San Diego.
Vestkysten og Hawaii
Kombiner storslåtte Stillehavsbyer med tropisk øyidyll og vulkanlandskap.
Seattle til San Francisco
Reise fra regnskoger og fjordlandskap i nord til Golden Gate og vinmarker.
Underverkene på Vestkysten
Ikoniske nasjonalparker, ørkener og de mest storslåtte naturopplevelsene.
Best of the West
En skreddersydd rute til vestens mest berømte metropoler og naturskatter.
New York og California
Det beste fra to verdener: storbypuls på Manhattan og frihet på Highway 1.
Extend Your Journey to the California Coast
After completing the Route 66 drive from Chicago through the Southwest, travelers can continue west from Las Vegas into California to experience the Pacific coastline, iconic redwood forests, and vibrant coastal cities as an optional extension to their custom itinerary.
California Coastal Highlights
Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic international orange suspension span sweeping across the Marin headlands and misty bay waters.
Bixby Creek Bridge
A monumental single-span concrete arch soaring 260 feet above crashing Pacific surf on dramatic coastal cliffs.
El Capitan & Yosemite Valley
Sheer granite monoliths rising thousands of feet above pine forests, alpine rivers, and glacier-carved valley floors.
Santa Monica Pier
Historic oceanfront boardwalk famous for its solar-powered Ferris wheel, carousel, and lively evening boardwalk atmosphere.
Mojave Desert Stargazing
Sculpted monzogranite boulder formations and surreal Yucca palms under vast, crystal-clear desert night skies.
Rolling Vineyard Terroir
Sun-drenched agricultural hills lined with world-class Cabernet vines, historic stone cellars, and estate olive groves.
Griffith Observatory
Art deco landmark perched high on Mount Hollywood, providing panoramic vistas across the entire Los Angeles basin.
Emerald Bay
Cobalt alpine waters surrounding Fannette Island, framed by granite peaks and dense Sierra Nevada evergreen groves.
Mesquite Flat Dunes
Gracefully shifting sand crests capturing warm light and shadows across one of the earth's most extreme landscapes.
Coastal Marine Sanctuary
Rich kelp forests home to sea otters, sea lions, and migrating gray whales along rugged seaside walking paths.
Fairy-Tale Village & Beach
Storybook English cottages, peaceful art galleries, and white sands bordered by windswept Monterey cypress trees.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Vibrant bohemian culture featuring seaside street art, historic canal bridges, skate plazas, and Pacific breezes.
Balboa Park Gardens
Grand Spanish-Renaissance arcades surrounded by botanical conservatories, open courtyards, and tranquil desert flora.
Tidepools & Hidden Coves
Intimate cliffside beaches sheltered by sandstone bluffs with pristine tidal waters and crystalline Pacific shallows.
Cathedral of Ancient Redwoods
Millennia-old coastal redwoods towering hundreds of feet high within a peaceful, fog-draped northern valley.
Point Dume Headlands
Dramatic ocean promontory featuring coastal bluff hikes, perched pelicans, and sweeping views of Santa Monica Bay.
Spanish Colonial Architecture
Whitewashed stucco facades, terracotta rooflines, and bougainvillea-lined paseos overlooking the Pacific horizon.
Desert Modernism Oasis
Mid-century architectural pavilions, geometric pools, and native fan palms framed by the rugged San Jacinto Mountains.
Historic Powell Street Cable Cars
Hand-operated wooden cable cars tackling steep city hills with ringing bells and views toward the bay.
McWay Falls
An 80-foot waterfall cascading straight into a pristine ocean cove, framed by coastal granite and coastal pines.
California's Signature Cities
From the creative coastal sprawl of Los Angeles to the historic hills of San Francisco, explore the foundational urban enclaves that define the Golden State's character and spirit.
Los Angeles
Coastal Rhythm & Cinematic Panoramas
From the sun-drenched boardwalks of Santa Monica and the creative surf energy of Venice Beach to panoramic golden hours at Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles weaves together world-class cultural stages and laid-back Pacific horizons. Its soaring downtown skyline frames an ever-evolving food and arts scene ready for guided urban exploration.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Griffith Observatory
Downtown Skyline
Pacific Twilight
San Francisco
Iconic Bridges, Cable Cars & Bay Architecture
San Francisco’s legendary terrain pairs international maritime character with historic grandeur. Historic cable cars climb scenic hills toward panoramic bay vistas, while the magnificent arches of the Golden Gate Bridge stand alongside the postcard-perfect Victorian silhouettes of the Painted Ladies.
Historic Cable Cars
The Painted Ladies
San Francisco Bay
San Diego
Spanish Colonial Architecture & Untamed Coastlines
Anchored by endless sunshine and peaceful sea breezes, San Diego balances cultural depth with unspoiled natural sanctuaries. Wander through the ornate arcade colonnades and lush botanical paths of Balboa Park, stroll the sparkling sands of Coronado Beach, and observe native sea life along the rugged sandstone cliffs of La Jolla Cove.
Coronado Beach
La Jolla Cove
San Diego Waterfront
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim
Legendary Magic, Galactic Outposts & Storybook Lands
A storied California staple since 1955, Disneyland Resort blends nostalgic heritage with next-generation adventure. Stand in wonder before the beloved Sleeping Beauty Castle, navigate hyperspace in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, cruise into Radiator Springs within Cars Land, and cap off the evening under dazzling pyrotechnic night skies.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Cars Land
Evening Fireworks
Highway 1: The Pacific Coast Drive
Trace the winding curves of Highway 1 along the rugged central coastline between Monterey and Big Sur. Dramatic sea cliffs drop straight into the churning Pacific, revealing hidden coves, sprawling kelp forests, and sweeping ocean vistas around every bend.
Yosemite National Park
Enter a glacial valley bordered by legendary granite monoliths including the sheer wall of El Capitan and the iconic crest of Half Dome. Wander quiet trails beneath towering waterfalls and stand in quiet awe under canopies of ancient giant sequoia trees.
“Pairing the open-road freedom of Route 66 with California’s Pacific coastline and storied national parks turns a classic drive into a complete, transformative cross-country journey.”The Handcrafted Trips Team
