Day 1 LOS ANGELES
Arrive in Los Angeles and proceed to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Whether it's Universal Studios or Disneyland, the beach or Beverly Hills, there is much to see and do in the 'City of Angels'.

Day 2 LOS ANGELES
Take the day to explore and experience the city that has come to epitomize the American Dream –the gilded opulence of Beverly Hills and Malibu, the legendary beaches, prestigious museums and art galleries, fabulous theater, and the fantasy worlds of Disneyland, and Universal Studios. Of course, no trip to L.A. would be complete without a stop at the Venice Beach Boardwalk or a visit to Mann's Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Day 3 LOS ANGELES – BAKERSFIELD – SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
(198 mi / 317 km)
Get an early start out of Los Angeles and head northeast through Bakersfield and into the Central Valley, part of the “fruit basket of the world.” From Visalia, head into Sequoia National Park for the Big Trees or, during the summer, into Kings Canyon National Park for spectacular views along the road.

Day 4 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
Today there are many ways to experience the grandeur of the giant sequoias. Drive the Generals Highway loop, tour the Crystal Cave or go on a ranger walk. In Giant Forest, stand among the giant sequoias on the Big Trees Trail, look for wildlife big and small around Crescent Meadow, climb Moro Rock or hike out to Eagle View. In Lodgepole Village, walk up to Tokopah Falls.

Day 5 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK – YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
(225 mi / 362 km)
Before leaving Sequoia National Park, be sure to visit the Giant Forest area to see the famous General Sherman Tree and the large granite dome Moro Rock. Travel through Fresno, the raisin capital of the world in the agricultural heartland of the Central Valley. Continue to the magnificent Yosemite National Park. Go to the Visitor Center to get an orientation and plan your time. Take some time to walk or hike in the area and enjoy the views.

Day 6 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
With so much to see, take advantage of the day to acquaint yourself with the park. Visit Yosemite Falls, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, or Glacier Point & Badger Pass that offers an overview of Yosemite Valley and the Half Dome. Drive the Tioga Pass Road to see the Tuolumne Meadows and other spectacular views. Choose your favorite method of transportation: drive, take a bus tour, rent a bike, hike or walk. Access to some areas may be limited due to weather conditions, especially in the winter.

Day 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK – SAN FRANCISCO
(193 mi / 310 km)
Take some time to visit magnificent Yosemite early in the morning. The most picturesque spots in Yosemite can be seen from the valley floor Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome and Cathedral Spires. Continue to San Francisco in the afternoon as you pass through scenic Gold Rush Country before crossing the Oakland Bay Bridge to enter America’s favorite city by the sea. This cosmopolitan city rests on 40 hills surrounded on one side by the Pacific Ocean and on the other by the San Francisco Bay. There is so much to see with breathtaking views around every hilltop.

Day 8 SAN FRANCISCO
Today, tour and explore this unique city and its setting. Take a ride on the famous San Francisco Cable Cars for a visit to the Cable Car Museum, stroll through Chinatown, or take a boat tour of Alcatraz. Perhaps cross the bay on a ferry to Sausalito for a first-hand look at local galleries with great views of the bay. If time permits, make the short drive north over the Golden Gate Bridge to California’s premier wine regions of Napa and Sonoma.

Day 9 SAN FRANCISCO – 17-MILE DRIVE – MONTEREY
(120 mi / 195 km)
Leave your heart in San Francisco and depart south along the scenic Pacific Coast to Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay. While in historic Monterey, visit California’s first customs house and Cannery Row made famous through John Steinbeck’s book of the same name. Take the 17-Mile Drive, a scenic coastal route through the Del Monte Forest that includes The Lone Cypress Point and world famous Pebble Beach to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Day 10 MONTEREY – CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST
(91 mi / 145 km)
Plan for a leisurely morning before continuing along the spectacular California coast. There is plenty of time today to enjoy everything along the way. Stop for pictures at Hurricane Point, enjoy the redwoods in Big Sur, visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon, walk on the beach in Grover Beach or through the unique turn-of-the-century downtown of Arroyo Grande. Continue to your overnight hotel.

Day 11 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST
(139 mi / 224 km)
A leisurely day to enjoy the sun, surf and shops as you continue down the California coast. Walk along the beach in San Simeon, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach or Grover Beach. Visit the historic missions in San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara. Stroll through the boutiques in the towns, enjoy lunch or coffee along the way. Stop in Solvang, the Danish Capital of America, with its quaint Old World architectural style before continuing towards Santa Barbara.

Day 12 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST – LOS ANGELES
(95 mi / 152 km)
Explore the well-known community of millionaires and movie stars, Santa Barbara. Located at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this stylish beach community offers a relaxed atmosphere with a Mediterranean climate. California’s “Queen of the Missions” is located on a hillside overlooking the city. Make a stop at the ornate and historic courthouse before continuing to Ventura, Malibu and your final destination, Los Angeles.

Day 13 LOS ANGELES
Spend the day at leisure, or take the opportunity for last minute sightseeing before your departure.