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With over 1,100 miles of coastline, California is home to incredible beaches, from idyllic golden sands to rugged coves. For unforgettable coastal vistas drive down Highway 1 from San Francisco to Los Angeles passing through charming towns and the spectacular scenery of California’s iconic Big Sur.
Away from California’s famed coastline you’ll find the winelands of Napa Valley and beautiful Lake Tahoe. Arguably most memorable of all are California’s national parks – all nine of them – which showcase scenery as diverse as Yosemite’s towering waterfalls to the foreboding landscape of Death Valley.
For city lovers, glitzy Los Angeles abounds with stunning beaches and celebrity spotting while San Francisco boasts the Golden Gate Bridge and notorious Alcatraz. Throw in sunny San Diego and chic Palm Springs and you’ll be in metropolitan heaven.
Trailfinders offers a range of California holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore California on a fly drive holiday, a sociable guided group tour or create amazing memories on a family holiday – they are the perfect people to ask.
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HOW TO GET AROUND CALIFORNIA
If you’d rather not drive, how about joining a sociable guided group tour travelling up California’s coast or travel along the Pacific Coast by rail? Our multi centre holidays are also a great alternative – hopping by air between California's major cities and taking advantage of our comprehensive local tours to experience the attractions.
OUR HOLIDAYS TO CALIFORNIA
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular California holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
If you'd like to see how you could fit a California holiday into a wider exploration of the USA, take a look at our
USA Holidays page.
Best of California & Las Vegas
16 days / 15 nights
Guide Price: €2,599 £2,199 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Ultimate Family Adventure - California
17 days / 16 nights
Guide Price: €3,579 £3,199 pp
VIEW MORE ❯California's National Parks
13 days / 12 nights
Guide Price: €2,379 £2,049 pp
VIEW MORE ❯California by Rail
15 days / 14 nights
Guide Price: €2,779 £2,329 pp
VIEW MORE ❯California Cruising - Cruise America
16 days / 15 nights
Guide Price: €1,849 £1,529 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Unique & Boutique California
16 days / 15 nights
Guide Price: €3,329 £2,849 pp
VIEW MORE ❯WHERE TO GO IN CALIFORNIA
Click on the tiles below the California map for more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration for your California holiday, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
San Diego
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN CALIFORNIA
What you won’t find here are thousands of California hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help you plan your California holiday, often with first-hand experience.
Hotel Zephyr
San Francisco
The Garland
Los Angeles
Post Ranch Inn
California Coast
Inn By The Harbor
California Coast
Tenaya Lodge & Cabins
Yosemite & California's National Parks
Kona Kai Resort & Spa
San Diego
WHAT TO DO IN CALIFORNIA
One day you might be touring the spectacular yet haunting Alcatraz, the next going behind the scenes of a working Hollywood movie studio. Enjoy a gourmet lunch on board the Napa Valley Wine Train, explore Santa Barbara’s harbour in a sea kayak or go whale watching from Monterey.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your California holiday to life.
Alcatraz, San Francisco 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Night Tour
Departs: San Francisco
Alcatraz is spectacular yet haunting. Enjoy a guided tour and learn what life was like for the ...
Universal Studios Hollywood 1 Day VIP Experience
Departs: Los Angeles
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience! The most exclusive way to go behind the ...
Golden Gate Bridge by Bike
Departs: San Francisco
‘San Fran’ is famous for its steep hills so a guided tour is priceless if you’d like to follow a ...
Hollywood Hills Guided Hike
Departs: Los Angeles
Leave the crowds behind for a more natural side to LA. Your expert guide will entertain you with ...
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Departs: Monterey
As one of the only places in the world to whale watch all year round, Monterey Bay is abundant with ...
Napa Valley Wine Train with Gourmet Lunch
Departs: Napa
All aboard for a luxurious vintage experience! Journey through picturesque wine country on Napa’s ...
WHEN TO VISIT CALIFORNIA
For more information, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit California.
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California Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Peter Duckworth
On Highway 1, spend some time at Ragged Point - an amazing viewpoint about 15 miles north of San Simeon. It's a great opportunity to see unique rock formations and even better at sunset!
Hatham Alobaidi
West Hollywood is the place to stay if you want to visit legendary music venues like the Viper Room, Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy. Why not enjoy a drink or two in the bars where The Doors and Jimi Hendrix used to hang out?
Tom Bonavia
Those who are returning to Los Angeles and want more of a local experience should visit Downtown LA. This up and coming neighbourhood is home to bustling Grand Central Market, trendy rooftop bars and modern museums such as the Grammy Museum at LA live.
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