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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 Holidays

Few places are better suited to a road trip than California. With iconic highways, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cities, it’s the perfect destination for California self-drive holidays and fly-drive California holidays. Whether you're heading off the beaten track or cruising the coast, there's no better way to explore the Golden State. Start planning your 2025 fly-drive to California today.

From the buzz of San Francisco to the sunshine of Palm Springs, our suggested California fly-drive routes let you experience it all — beaches, deserts, redwoods, and more. Explore scenic highlights like Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, and Anaheim.

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.

Take a look at our California road trip packages below or speak to our specialists to create a tailor-made California self-drive holiday just for you.

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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 £2,729 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
Fly Drive & Self Drive Adventure Holidays
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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 £1,279 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 £2,249 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 £1,729 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 £1,729 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 £2,049 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 £1,249 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 £1,629 pp Including Flights
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Self-Drive Pacific Northwest Wine Trail

  • Napa Valley
  • Willamette Valley
  • Portland
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A delectable self-tour of the Wine Country as you taste exceptional wines throughout California and Oregon state. Journey through the iconic Napa Valley with their exquisite selection to the historic and pioneering vineyards of Willamette Valley. A beautifully selected tour for connoisseurs and enthusiasts a-like!

12 nights From £1,989 pp Including Flights
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