USA Road Trip- The Best of Cali
From AUD $3356 Was AUD $3729
Small Group
Average
Rating
(14 reviews)
USA Road Trip- The Best of Cali
9 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
California is the land of dreamers and schemers and we schemed up quite the adventure for you. Start in LA and travel north to San Francisco along the Pacific coast on this short nine-day trip.
Highlights
- Drive up the coast from Los Angeles to Santa Margarita with stops in Santa Monica and San Luis Obispo
- Enjoy the dramatic views of the Pacific Coast along the 17-Mile and Half Moon Bay Drives with unforgettable scenery
- Set off on an orientation tour of San Francisco
- Enjoy the many wonders of Yosemite National Park
- Catch a few waves with a surf lesson in southern California
- Enjoy stargazing and nights sitting around the campfire as a group.
Trip Details
9 days
Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Small Group
English
Los Angeles, United States
Venice Beach, United States
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles/Santa Margarita
Day 2: Santa Margarita/Santa Cruz
Day 3: Santa Cruz/San Francisco
Join your CEO for a driving tour through some of San Francisco's most iconic highlights then hit the town on your own or join a sunset sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Day 4: San Francisco/Yosemite National Park
Day 5: Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Village is a great starting point for launching into your adventure. Your CEO will help you get oriented to visit the Ansel Adams gallery, Ahwahnee Museum and the Yosemite Visitor Center. Here you can start a valley hike or catch a free shuttle around the park.
Day 6: Yosemite National Park
This park is a hiker's paradise filled with different options for every skill level. From miles of trekking to short walks featuring amazing views, you won't have a hard time finding a trail to set out on and enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and make sure to take plenty of pictures. In the evening relax around the fire and swap stories with your group.
Day 7: Yosemite National Park/Venice Beach
After the forests of Yosemite the beaches of southern California will be a welcome change for some time to relax and recharge. So suit up, grab a towel, find a volleyball, and live out those California beach fantasies with your friends.
Day 8: Venice Beach
Afterwards, enjoy free time on Venice Beach to lounge in the sun, walk out to the pier, or find a beachfront cafe with a table outside for some people watching. Or choose to rent bikes or surf boards and continue the adventure. Your only dilemma today should be deciding which burrito place you want to eat at.
Day 9: Venice Beach
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $3729
Duration: 9 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
California is the land of dreamers and schemers and we schemed up quite the adventure for you. Start in LA and travel north to San Francisco along the Pacific coast on this short nine-day trip.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 18 May 2026
Customer Reviews
08/03/2024
Good organisation, great CEO
06/29/2024
I really enjoyed this style of travelling and feel extremely lucky that everyone in our group got along well and made it an amazing experience. However, the CEO on my trip was very friendly but was often late amongst a few other things.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
08/03/2024
Good organisation, great CEO
06/29/2024
I really enjoyed this style of travelling and feel extremely lucky that everyone in our group got along well and made it an amazing experience. However, the CEO on my trip was very friendly but was often late amongst a few other things.
06/22/2024
G Adventures are perfect for this way of travelling
06/22/2024
Saw much more than if I'd travelled alone and very good value.
06/08/2024
Great places visited, great CEO, group size is perfect, travel format was really enjoyable
09/15/2024
most incredible holiday i have ever been on, would in an instant recommend to anybody
09/15/2023
Great fun tour guide and great to do things as a group
08/18/2023
Great value for money and very well organised and safe for solo travellers
08/04/2023
It was a really great time!! Just a lot of driving-hours ,-)
07/07/2023
I've used G Adventures multiple times and never had a bad experience.
06/30/2023
I found the overall expert quite stressful though the fellow travellers were fun.
06/30/2023
Because I feel that the guide did not do a so good job. Driving fast, people felt unsafe and not taken that good care of .
06/23/2023
Felt like I could of had longer in certain places but overall enjoyed the places we visited.
06/09/2023
I have been on three G Adventures trips so far and every time the experience has exceeded my expectations. It is safe, affordable and the best way to meet interesting people from all over the world in an organic way.
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