See what the Golden State of California has to offer! From the City by the Bay known as San Francisco to the beachside city of Santa Barbara to the entertainment capital of the world Los Angeles, get the full experience of California. And if you're still beggin for more, be sure to check out the Western Highlights tour where you'll make a run for the border to Mexico, see one of the awe-inspiring natural world wonders (the Grand Canyon in Arizona), and indulge in your guilty pleasures in sin city Las Vegas.

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!
Included
Mojave Desert: See the famous Joshua Trees
Sierra Nevada Mountains: Relax in the beautiful mountain paradise of Bass Lake: swim, sunbathe and enjoy watersports! (seasonal)
Yosemite National Park: See the famous rock formations of El Capitan & Half Dome; See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls; Bike or hike around Yosemite Valley's Park trails (seasonal)
San Francisco: City sightseeing tour; See Golden Gate Park, North Beach & 'eclectic' Haight Ashbury; See the city's famous cable cars; See the famous row houses on Alamo Square; Cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate Bridges; Visit Fisherman's Wharf; Visit Chinatown; Guided tour of AT&T Park, home to the San Francisco Giants baseball team
Santa Barbara / Carpinteria: Relax at the beach; See the Famous Wharf; Enjoy this vibrant beachside town
Los Angeles (Anaheim): View the Hollywood Sign; See Mann's Chinese Theatre & Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Accommodations
6 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) – as per itinerary

Contiki Difference
Experienced Tour Manager and Driver
Modern air-conditioned coach
2 States visited: California, Nevada

San Francisco
Chinatown Dinner (US$19.00)
    Explore Chinatown and enjoy an all you can eat meal at one of San Francisco's best restaurants in the heart of San Francisco's historic Chinatown.
San Francisco Note (n/a)
    Alcatraz is not included in this tour. However you may book tickets in advance by going to www.alcatrazcruises.com. We highly recommend you do as soon as possible as space is limited and sells quickly. We suggest booking the earliest cruise with audio (9:30am) as it allows the rest of the day at leisure.
Sunset Sailing Adventure (US$40.00)
    Sail out on San Francisco's world-famous Bay on the Adventure Cat. Your tour will take you near Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and out to Kirby Cove. Enjoy the sunset, the included drinks and appetizers while you cruise around the Bay!
Wine Country Tour (US$62.00)
    Enjoy a wine tour through one of the famous wine-grape growing provinces of North America- the Napa Valley region. On this wine country tour, you'll tour three premier Napa wineries and learn the art of wine tasting. The tour includes complimentary wine tastings at all winery stops, lunch opportunities with a visit to either Sonoma's historic square or Yountville's rustic Vintage 1870 and a narrated tour through Northern California's beautiful wine country.

Los Angeles
Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour (US$17.50)
    The Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour visits all the famous (and infamous) landmarks in Hollywood and is a delight for anyone fascinated with Hollywood history, architecture and lore. Its Hollywood's most authentic tour with a bit of legendary gossip as well! If you really want to know Hollywood you must take this tour!
Movie Stars' Homes Tour (USD$36.00)
    You've seen their movies, now see where the stars live! Sit back and relax as you are driven past famous celebrity homes like those featured in "The Osbournes" and "Speed." See over 40 breathtaking mansions, in a fully narrated two-hour tour. The tour also includes a cruise down the Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive.