Davenport Beach
California
Bixby Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge
View of Big Bear Lake in southern California
Californian highway
Lake Tahoe
Los Angeles at night
Beautiful lake in Yosemite National Park
Palm Springs
Santa Barbara palms
San Diego skyline
Shell Beach in San Luis Obispo

California Fly Drive & Self Drive

It's as if California was made for self-drive holidays. With wide open coastal roads and scenic drives between each city, California has all the hallmarks of an epic road trip. For those wanting to explore the beaches, we've put together a useful article on how best to road trip the state's coastline with a suggested itinerary taking you from San Francisco, right on down to San Diego.

Our itineraries below offer plenty of inspiration and suggestions on what you could get up to, or you can give our team a call to start creating a bespoke self-drive tour.

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Self-Drive Gems of Northern California

  • San Francisco
  • Monterey
  • Sonoma Valley
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Discover California's hidden gems over 9 nights on a scenic self-drive tour. In San Francisco, explore iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. In Monterey, enjoy coastal beauty and nearby attractions like Carmel-by-the-Sea. Then, savour Sonoma's rich wine culture and charming town ambiance.

9 nights From £1,699 pp Including Flights
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Enjoy Santa Monica and the Beaches of Southern California

  • Los Angeles
  • Santa Monica
  • Santa Barbara
  • San Diego
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An itinerary tailormade for beach lovers and sun worshippers, this self-drive tour takes in the wonderful southern California beach resorts of Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach and San Diego.

10 nights From £1,999 pp Including Flights
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Western Jamboree - Family Self-Drive

  • Los Angeles
  • Palm Springs
  • Grand Canyon
  • Las Vegas
  • Mammoth Lakes
  • Yosemite National Park
  • San Francisco
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Begin in LA, then head to Arizona, marvel at the Grand Canyon, enjoy the attractions of Las Vegas, relish the outdoor activities of Yosemite and end with a bang in San Fran on this family self-drive holiday.

12 nights From £1,219 pp Including Flights
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Self-Drive Best of the West

  • Los Angeles
  • Palm Springs
  • Phoenix
  • Grand Canyon
  • Las Vegas
  • Yosemite National Park
  • San Francisco
  • Carmel
  • Santa Barbara
  • Santa Monica
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We love this circular road trip from LA! You will experience the awe-inspiring sights of the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, relax in quirky Palm Springs, enjoy the fun cities of Las Vegas, San Francisco, and drive the famed Big Sur & Pacific coast.

13 nights From £2,149 pp Including Flights
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Explore California & the Pacific Coast Self-Drive

  • San Francisco
  • Monterey
  • Santa Barbara
  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
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Take an iconic road trip on Highway 1 from San Francisco cruising south through California. Explore the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, enjoy the beaches of Santa Barbara, discover the glamour of Hollywood and savour the glorious food and wine of the Golden State.

11 nights From £2,049 pp Including Flights
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Enjoy San Francisco & the California Winelands Self-Drive

  • San Francisco
  • Sonoma Valley
  • Napa Valley
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A truly indulgent holiday, take time to enjoy all that San Francisco has to offer, then take the short drive into Wine Country to sample the very best food and drink of the region. Choose from great hotels on this tailor-made itinerary.

7 nights From £1,699 pp Including Flights
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Experience Santa Monica, Palm Springs and San Diego

  • Santa Monica
  • Palm Springs
  • San Diego
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A sun filled multi centre in southern California, combining the seaside fun in Santa Monica, the glamour of Palm Springs and the laid-back sunshine of San Diego. Choose the perfect hotel for you and decide how many nights you want in each location.

10 nights From £1,749 pp Including Flights
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Encounter Los Angeles and San Diego

  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
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A fun twin centre in Southern California, combining the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles with the laid-back sunshine of San Diego. Choose the perfect hotel for you and decide how many nights you want in each location.

7 nights From £1,349 pp Including Flights
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Experience San Francisco, Yosemite & Lake Tahoe Self-Drive

  • San Francisco
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Lake Tahoe
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A tailor-made self-drive itinerary for 10 days, exploring the best of San Francisco, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. From the vibrant character of San Francisco to the stunning scenery of the National Parks, you will love this tour of Northern California.

9 nights From £1,569 pp Including Flights
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Self-Drive Golden California

  • San Francisco
  • Monterey
  • Carmel
  • San Luis Obispo
  • Los Angeles
  • Las Vegas
  • San Diego
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Enjoy a stay in San Francisco before heading south along the Pacific Coast of California, exploring charming seaside towns & wonderful winelands. Travel inland for some fun in Las Vegas, before a final few days in the Sunshine City of San Diego.

11 nights From £1,779 pp Including Flights
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