3-Day Private Road Trip: Los Angeles to San Francisco

During the first day of your trip, you will be picked up in the morning at your hotel, and we will head straight for the serene and majestic Highway 1 as we escort you from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. You will fall in love with the amazing view of the vineyards along the hillsides in Santa Barbara. The scenic drive through the Big Sur is something you will never forget. You will be privileged to visit one of the world’s largest elephant seal colonies located in San Simeon. Your day will end with an evening stroll completed with dinner in Carmel by the Sea.

Santa Barbara

The city of state Santa Barbara is also known as the American Riviera. The mission-style buildings with red tile roofs and postcard-perfect beaches are what makes Santa Barbara iconic.

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is a much-underrated tourist destination. This city has earned the title of the “Happiest City in America.” This is no surprise considering the artwork and sandy shores of the area. The bustling farmer’s market and lush greenery make San Luis Obispo a nature lover’s paradise.

Big Sur

The Big Sur is often referred to as “mini-Yosemite” in considering its natural splendors. With the rugged central California Pacific coastline to the west and the dramatic Santa Lucia mountain range to the east, the Big Sur offers families and adventurers a rejuvenating escape from the hectic pace of everyday life.

Carmel-by-the-Sea

This small beachfront city is dotted with European-style cottages, art galleries, and specialty boutiques, and serves as the perfect starting point to explore greater Monterey County. The city is littered with courtyards and secret passageways that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale. In Carmel-by-the-Sea, there are no mailboxes, addresses, or parking meters. It does, however, offer boutique shopping along with a burgeoning art and wine scene.

Stanford University

Stanford University is one of the top research universities in the world. The university, founded by Jane and Leland Stanford, is renowned for its entrepreneurial character. Moreover, the university has made significant contributions to diverse fields of study including social and engineering sciences. Stanford is situated in California’s Bay Area, one of the most intellectually saturated and culturally nuanced areas in the world.

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is the global center of technological innovation. The term Silicon Valley was first used in 1971 as silicon was pervasive in the manufacturing of the computer chip. This manufacturing was critical to the Santa Clara economy. The Valley is comprised of small cities that radiate out from Stanford University in Palo Alto. The engineering prowess of Silicon Valley has produced some of the most successful entrepreneurs in terms of technology such as Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. An HP facility once stood where Campus 2 is situated. The valley is innovative, powerful, and super competitive.

San Francisco

San Francisco is compact, forward-thinking, and family-friendly. Though the gold seekers are long gone, the “City by the Bay’ remains golden, from its iconic bridge to its sparkling personality. The Golden Gate Bridge is the most recognizable feature of the city’s skyline. Vintage cable cars have rolled along the roads since the late 19th century and continue to do so today. Haight Ashbury features winsome Victorian terraces or ‘painted ladies’  that sit shoulder-to-shoulder in a competition to turn heads. Pride rainbow flags fly high in the Castro District as it is synonymous with the city’s heart of the LGBT community. Venture downtown to America’s oldest Chinatown, where neon signs, written in Chinese, overhang every street corner. North Beach, otherwise known as Little Italy, is a charming experience not to be missed. Nearby lies Fisherman’s Wharf, one of the most popular and historic waterfront neighborhoods.

With our California Coast Tour, we’ll take you to see the sights, sample the world-class cuisine, and experience life like a native San Franciscan.

We assure you that you will receive our hands-on personal attention. In order to create the perfect experience for your Los Angeles to San Francisco road trip, each guide has personally been to every destination, eaten at every recommended restaurant, stayed at every hotel, and collaborated with locals.

In three relaxing days, your LA to San Francisco California Coast Tour vacation package highlights the most miraculous attractions California’s West Coast has to offer. This includes Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carmel, Monterey, San Francisco, and more.

The most important thing to remember when taking a road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco is to take your time to experience all the area has to offer. Starting and ending your trip with a flexible schedule and a laidback mindset will assist you in not only enjoying the destination but the journey as well.

At Classic Experiences, we can design your perfect Los Angeles to San Francisco three-day trip. Our itineraries are flexible because we know that our customers have different traveling needs. What is exciting to one person might not be to the next. We want to work with you to create your ideal vacation. Call us today by hitting the button below. Tell us what activities you want to participate in and what sights you want to see on your California vacation, and we will make it happen for you.