West Coast USA

Part 1: Northern California & The Coast (4 Nights)

Experience towering redwoods, historic cable cars, and one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives.

Day 1: Arrival & The Golden Gate Vista

• Afternoon: Arrive at San Francisco International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

• Late Afternoon: Head straight to the waterfront at Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 to see the famous basking sea lions. Walk along the coastline for your first classic view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

• Evening: Enjoy a sunset bay cruise sailing directly under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the historic Alcatraz Island.

San Francisco

• Overnight: San Francisco 

Day 2: Cable Cars & Victorian Architecture

• Morning: Board a historic San Francisco Cable Car to ride over the city’s famous steep hills. Hop off near Lombard Street to see the world’s most crooked, hairpin-turning street lined with beautiful gardens.

• Afternoon: Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to visit the Marin Headlands for breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline. Continue down into the coastal town of Sausalito to stroll past indie boutiques and houseboats.

• Evening: View the beautiful “Painted Ladies” Victorian houses at Alamo Square as the sun sets.

• Overnight: San Francisco 

Day 3: The Pacific Coast Highway (Heading South)

• Morning: Check out and pick up your rental car. Begin your road trip down the legendary Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway). Stop at Half Moon Bay or the dramatic cliffs of Santa Cruz.

• Afternoon: Arrive in the historic seaside town of Monterey. Drive the stunning, private 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach to view coastal rock formations, luxury golf estates, and the famous Lone Cypress tree.

• Evening: Walk through the fairytale-like cottages and art galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

• Overnight: Monterey or Carmel area.

Day 4: Bixby Bridge & Big Sur Coastal Wilderness

• Morning: Continue driving south into Big Sur, where towering mountains meet the crashing Pacific Ocean. Stop to take photos at the monumental Bixby Creek Bridge, one of the most photographed bridges in the world.

• Afternoon: Hike the short, scenic trail inside Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to view McWay Falls—a stunning waterfall that drops directly onto a pristine sandy beach cove.

• Evening: Arrive in the historic coastal city of Santa Barbara, known for its Spanish colonial architecture, white stucco buildings, and palm-lined waterfront.

• Overnight: Santa Barbara.

Part 2: Southern California & Entertainment Capitals (6 Nights)

Transition into the sunny beaches of Los Angeles before heading inland to the electric neon lights of Las Vegas.

Day 5: The City of Angels (Heading South)

Los Angeles

• Morning: Take a short 2-hour drive south from Santa Barbara into Los Angeles. Head straight to the coast to walk the historic Santa Monica Pier, featuring its iconic solar-powered Ferris wheel.

• Afternoon: Stroll or bicycle down the vibrant boardwalk to Venice Beach to take in the street performers, skate park, and eclectic local shops.

• Evening: Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening along the high-end retail walkways of The Grove or Third Street Promenade.

• Overnight: Los Angeles

Day 6: Star-Studded Boulevards & Astronomy Lookouts

• Morning: Walk the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame to spot your favorite stars’ names and view the handprints at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre.

• Afternoon: Drive up into the Hollywood Hills to visit the iconic Griffith Observatory. Explore the space exhibitions and walk the outdoor terraces for the ultimate, close-up photographic view of the Hollywood Sign and the sweeping LA basin below.

• Evening: Explore the luxury flagship designer boutiques along the ultra-exclusive Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

• Overnight: Los Angeles

Day 7: The Magic of Universal Studios Hollywood

• Day: Dedicate the full day to Universal Studios Hollywood. Take the world-famous, behind-the-scenes World Famous Studio Tour to see real movie sets, and immerse yourself in the incredible, high-tech worlds of Super Nintendo World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

• Overnight: Los Angeles

Day 8: Desert Drives to Neon Lights (Heading East)

Las Vegas

• Morning: Check out and take a scenic 4-hour drive east across the Mojave Desert, crossing the state line into Nevada as the glittering skyline of Las Vegas on the horizon.

• Afternoon: Check into your luxury resort on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Spend your afternoon exploring the grand, indoor architectural themes of the mega-resorts, like the simulated canals of The Venetian.

• Evening: Stand in front of the Bellagio to watch the magnificent, synchronized musical fountain show, followed by a trip up the High Roller Observation Wheel for spectacular views of the neon strip.

• Overnight: Las Vegas

Day 9: Grand Canyon Wonders

• Day: Take a breathtaking day trip out to the Grand Canyon (West Rim or South Rim). Walk across the thrilling, glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk suspended 4,000 feet above the canyon floor, or book an unforgettable helicopter flight sweeping directly through the massive gorges.

• Evening: Return to Vegas to see a world-class production show or explore the vintage neon signs and zip-lines of downtown’s Fremont Street Experience.

• Overnight: Las Vegas

Day 10: High-Tech Spheres & Premium Shopping

• Morning: Visit The Sphere, a jaw-dropping, futuristic architectural marvel covered entirely in the world’s largest LED screen, displaying incredible digital art to the city.

• Afternoon: Spend a relaxed afternoon browsing elite fashion houses, luxury goods, and premium brands at the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets or The Forum Shops at Caesars.

• Evening: Spend your final night enjoying a luxury dinner overlooking the neon-lit strip, celebrating an incredible journey.

• Overnight: Las Vegas

Day 11: Departure

• Morning: Transfer to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) for your flight home.