We believe that every trip should include some ocean time. A California coast trip is the perfect way to accomplish this. Take a road trip and travel to different areas of the coast or spend the entire time in one place. That's the beauty of a customized California coast trip. How and where you spend your time is entirely up to you.
Sonoma County
Traveling through Sonoma county and along the coast will not only allow you to visit some of the country's most famous wineries, you'll also see it's dramatic coastlines. If you love to garden or just love being around plants and nature, we can plan your California visit for the summer months when the lavender farms are in full bloom. Some of these lavender fields are located in vineyards so you get the best of both worlds.
Monterey County
The wide open spaces of Monterey county offers relaxation and stunning views of the California coast. You can choose from world-class resorts, restaurants, vineyards, and outdoor activities, many with a focus on sustainability. Some of the Monterey county experiences you can choose include golf, whale watching with marine biologists, taking in the dramatic scenery of Big Sur, exploring the Salinas Valley and its vineyards, and enjoying fine dining at world-renowned and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Napa County
Napa county is known as California wine country for a reason. There are over 300 wine tasting opportunities in the 30-mile Napa Valley region. For active travelers, or if you just want to burn off all those wine calories, you can hike or cycle through the area's parks, mountains, and vineyards. You can also taste more than wine while you're there. There's a California-made brandy distillery, several olive oil tastings at local olive farms, and of course beer tasting at several local craft and microbreweries. Some of the most iconic restaurants in the world are in the Napa Valley region, so you'll find endless tasty eats while you're there.
Catalina Island
A hop, skip, and a ferry ride off the Southern California coast is Santa Catalina Island or Catalina Island. This rocky island is a taste of the Mediterranean in California. You You can access the island from four different ferry docks along the Southern California coast. Spend your entire time on Catalina island enjoying active outdoor adventures, relaxing on the the beach, or taking a scenic drive along its coast. It's also the perfect day or overnight add-on to a Southern California getaway.
Baja California Sur
For adventurous, off-the-beaten path travelers, stretching about 1,150 miles south of Los Angeles, Baja California Sur offers unique and worthwhile experiences. One of the most popular ways to explore the region is on a California coast road trip down the trans peninsular highway. From southern California, you can choose to drive the entire 22 hours over several days, stopping along the way to experience cactus-covered mountainsides, lush ocean views, aboriginal cave paintings, historic missions, the oldest bakery on the peninsula, and yes, a few wineries. You can also plan a shorter road trip with fewer stops to maximize your time.
Along Concepción Bay the road overlooks the most spectacular vista yet: an aquamarine sea fringed with white shell beaches and studded with arid islands. When the road dips down to the shore, stop for a refreshing swim, or feast on sea scallops at a fisherman’s restaurant on Playa Santispac. If you make this California coast trip in the winter, gray whales migrate from Alaska to mate during this time and give birth in the shallow, warm waters. Some of these gentle giants are known as ‘friendlies’ and surface right beside whale watching boats. The best time for whale watching is between December and April.
We recommend planning at least 4 nights for these amazing customized California coast trip itineraries. Our customized itineraries include exclusive amenities like daily breakfast for two, spa and resort credits, a welcome gift, welcome cocktail, and complimentary Wi-fi, depending on accommodations choice and length of stay.
Note: Due to local guidelines, some amenities and services may be limited or closed during your visit.
