Classic California Road Trip for Families

San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey, Santa Barbara & Santa Monica

Best time to travel

Mar - Oct

Ideal length

13 nights

Perfect for

All

From (incl flights)

€6,599 pp

At a glance

International return flights from Dublin to San Francisco and home from Los Angeles.
13 nights’ luxury accommodation in San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Santa Monica.
Private airport transfers and 6 days’ pre-arranged car rental.
Cultural experiences including a privately guided bike tour in San Francisco and an exploration of Alcatraz, one of the world’s most notorious prisons.
Discover Yosemite National Park with an expert guide and witness the world-famous Universal Studios Hollywood with pre-arranged VIP passes.

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Introduction

Framed by Pacific Ocean views, towering redwoods and clear blue skies, the dramatic beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway makes for an exhilarating self-drive family experience. This California road-trip is a wonderful family adventure taking in San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and Los Angeles. We’ve tailored an itinerary to suit all the family, with the perfect mix of adventure, culture and relaxation.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to San Francisco.

Upon arrival, privately transfer to your luxury accommodation in Fisherman’s Wharf where you will spend three nights.

Discover San Francisco by bike.

Alongside your local guide, explore the city’s neighbourhoods and cultural hubs, and cycle over Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for a scenic lunch. We’ve also arranged a guided tour of Alcatraz, one of the world’s most notorious prisons.

Your journey along the scenic Californian coastline begins.

Pick up your pre-arranged rental car and set out from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Admire the sensational views and the freedom to stop off wherever you like.

Spend two nights in Yosemite National Park.

Alongside your private guide, visit El Capitan, Bridal Veil Falls and Glacier Point. Your guide will take you off the beaten track where you’ll discover some of the secrets that Yosemite holds. Keep an eye out for black bear and coyote.

Embrace the dramatic scenery as you spend time in Monterey.

Leave the Sierra Nevada mountains for the seaside city of Monterey. Your home for two nights, we recommend exploring the beauty of Big Sur, Pfeiffer Beach and Big Creek Bridge.

Set out for Santa Barbara.

Drop your bags for two nights at one of our partner properties and wander through downtown Santa Barbara. We can arrange a guided tour of the local food scene, allowing you to taste fresh, local seafood and coastal-inspired dining.

Next stop, Santa Monica.

It’s time to leave the car behind and explore on foot. Discover the sun-drenched beaches and inviting ocean. Spend four nights in a family-friendly hotel featuring a spacious garden pool and plenty of dining options.

Discover Universal Studios Hollywood.

With pre-arranged VIP tickets, experience the thrill of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World and Mario Kart Bowser’s Challenge. You’ll also enjoy the World-Famous Studio Tour.

Privately transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Fly out of LAX Airport and arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Argonaut Hotel

Beautifully set within the historic Haslett Warehouse of Fisherman’s Wharf, the Argonaut is a stylish boutique hotel that offers a prime location in San Francisco.

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Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

Sitting atop the Santa Monica Bluffs that overlook the Pacific, the Fairmont Miramar is a beautifully elegant property featuring calm elegant interiors and beautifully lush gardens.

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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Tenaya Lodge is an upscale mountain resort set just outside Yosemite National Park entrance in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. A complex of stone and wood buildings are tucked within the towering pine trees.

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InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel

InterContinental The Clement Monterey is ideally situated on the waterfront of Monterey’s historic Cannery Row. A truly unbeatable spot overlooking Monterey Bay, the over-the-water pier offers the perfect opportunity to spot the local sea otters and maybe even whales in the distance.

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara embodies the charm of the Mediterranean with terracotta-topped villas dotted along the Pacific Ocean.

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What people are saying

Fabulous resort and amazing holiday. Thank you so much for listening to what we wanted and getting it 100% correct. It was perfect for us and we would not hesitate to highly recommend OROKO Travel.

Marie – Couples Holiday to Halkidiki, Greece 2023