# 9-Day USA Road Tour w/ Camping from Los Angeles【Max 16 Pax Small Group】: Santa Monica, Yosemite National Park & Venice Beach

Tour in US — Los Angeles → Los Angeles.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: US
- Route: Los Angeles → Los Angeles
- Duration: 9.00 day
- Price from: $2,549
- Rating: 4.80 / 5 (5 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 1113

## Summary

• Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments with hiking and walking excursions • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners included • Drive up the coast from Los Angeles to Santa Margarita with stops in Santa Monica and San Luis Obispo • Embark on a hike through the dramatic scenery in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park • 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

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## Itinerary

### Day 1: Los Angeles - Santa Margarita

Group will depart Los Angeles in the morning and drive to Santa Monica. Walk the iconic Santa Monica pier this morning or spend some time cruising the shoreline. Not in the mood for the beach? That's cool, maybe consider visiting the Santa Monica farmers market to stock up on all sorts of local goodies. Grab a quick bite to eat for lunch in Santa Monica and travel northwest to San Luis Obispo for a quick detour to see the chewing gum alley and to grab any last minute provisions before heading to our campsite for the night. 【Santa Monica Visit】 Make a stop at Santa Monica where you can choose to lounge in the sand, catch some waves, hang out on the water, visit a farmer's market, or take a walk down the pier. Choice is yours during your morning here. 【Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group】 Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour.

### Day 2: Santa Margarita - Santa Cruz

Today is all about Highway 1. Devote the entire day to seeing the best of the best along this famous route. Stop to see Elephant Seals, walk through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and make stops in Carmel and Monterey en route to the next destination. Later in the day set up camp in Santa Cruz. 【Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Visit & Highway 1 Stops】 After stopping to see the Elephant Seals this is the perfect place to hop out and stretch those legs while viewing some of the best scenery along Big Sur. Julia Pfeiffer Burns state park is named after a well-respected pioneer woman. The park features redwood, tan oak, madrone, and an 80-ft waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean waters below. Get ready for panoramic views of miles of rugged coastline. Afterwards, make quick pit stops in Carmel and Monterey to wander around town, search for fun places to grab a bite to eat, and take in the scenery along the California coast.

### Day 3: Santa Cruz - San Francisco

Head out from camp in the morning and continue up Highway 1 towards Half Moon Bay. Your CEO will take you on a brief orientation of the city. The rest of the day is at your leisure. 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. 【Half Moon Bay Drive】 It's no secret that California has a beautiful coastline. Drive iconic Hwy 1 north along some of the most picturesque vistas on the coast. You'll also be able to see Redwoods, wildflowers, hills, and rolling farmland all in route to San Francisco. 【San Francisco Orientation】 Set just along the ocean with rolling hills and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is one of the best cities in the U.S. to visit. Full of history, charming neighborhoods, parks, beaches, museums, and so many entertainment options that your head will spin. Embark on an orientation to become acquainted with this vibrant town on a brief city tour, visiting Haight Ashbury, The Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. From there you will have time to explore Lombard Street or the Ghirardelli Chocolate factory. 【Private Vehicle】 Join your CEO for a driving tour through some of San Francisco's most iconic highlights. After arriving into the city we will drive to the bohemian neighborhood of Haight Ashbury for lunch followed by a drive through the Golden Gate park. What trip to San Fran would be complete without seeing the Golden Gate Bridge? Depending on time, step foot on this famous red suspension bridge or find a great viewing point to take some photos. There is free time in the evening to explore the colorful Fisherman's wharf.

### Day 4: San Francisco - Yosemite National Park

Leave San Francisco behind this morning as you drive to Yosemite National Park. Along the way stop for some fresh produce at a farmer’s market in the central valley. Once in the park hike to Tuolumne Grove to see massive Giant Sequoias. Finish the day with a stop to see El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall en route to your camp for the night. 【Private Vehicle】 Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. 【Yosemite National Park Visit】 Picturesque valleys, vast wilderness, powerful waterfalls, elusive wildlife, ancient sequoias and more than 16 types of granite make up this internationally recognized national park. Hike the trails, get up close to ancient rock formations and take panoramic photos of this gorgeous landscape. Keep an eye out for black bears, deer, and coyotes. 【Tuolumne Grove】 Tuolumne Grove trail is a 2 hour round-trip hike down to see a couple dozen mature Giant Sequoias, including one you can walk through. These are some of the oldest and largest living entities on the planet. It's an experience you are sure to remember. Elevation at trailhead: 6,200 feet (1,860 meters)

### Day 5: Yosemite National Park

Enjoy free time to navigate the majestic Yosemite Valley at your own pace. Walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail or Swinging Bridge Loop Trail. Relax under the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome or El Capitan. Up for more of a challenge? Test your endurance on a more challenging hike like Upper Yosemite Falls or Four Mile. On the way back to camp, search for climbers on the sheer rock face of El Capitan. 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. 【Yosemite National Park Visit】 Picturesque valleys, vast wilderness, powerful waterfalls, elusive wildlife, ancient sequoias and more than 16 types of granite make up this internationally recognized national park. Hike the trails, get up close to ancient rock formations and take panoramic photos of this gorgeous landscape. Keep an eye out for black bears, deer, and coyotes.

### Day 6: Yosemite National Park

Today is all about getting active and exploring the landscapes of Yosemite. Head out on a hike to Vernal or Nevada Falls or opt to rent bikes and cruise around the valley. 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. 【Yosemite National Park Visit】 Picturesque valleys, vast wilderness, powerful waterfalls, elusive wildlife, ancient sequoias and more than 16 types of granite make up this internationally recognized national park. Hike the trails, get up close to ancient rock formations and take panoramic photos of this gorgeous landscape. Keep an eye out for black bears, deer, and coyotes. 【Vernal and Nevada Falls Hike】 Follow a paved path for a mile (1.6km) up to the Vernal Falls' footbridge, an almost totally uphill journey, then climb steep steps on the Mist Trail up to Vernal Falls (3.9km roundtrip). Enjoy a spectacular vantage point from the top of the falls. Continue along the John Muir Trail to reach Nevada Falls (8.7km roundtrip), along rocky switchbacks. Return along the John Muir Trail to get back to camp.

### Day 7: Yosemite National Park - Venice Beach

Bid farewell to Yosemite this morning and get ready for some ocean waves and sand between your toes as the group heads south to Venice Beach. Travel through the rolling hills and vastness of the Central Valley and arrive at the Pacific coast just in time to walk the beach during golden hour and grab some delicious dinner by the sea. 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. 【Private Vehicle】 Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

### Day 8: Venice Beach

Live the California dream as you wake up to the distant sound of waves crashing against the sand. Then, suit up and get ready for your surf lesson where you'll learn a thing or two about what it takes to make riding those waves look so easy. 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. 【Surf Lesson】 Hit the beach and get ready to hang ten with a surf lesson. Spend some time in the water getting friendly with the waves, practice paddling, then pop up to balance on the wider, softer beginner boards as you glide through the water and dismount in the sand.

### Day 9: Venice Beach

Depart at any time. * Please note you will need to make your own way to the airport from Venice Beach. From the finishing point hotel it is about a 25 minute ride to LAX.

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## Links

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