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This region of picturesque hamlets, rugged cliffs and rolling wine country is waiting to be explored. Enjoy the Americana ambience of Monterey or Carmel’s quaint galleries and spectacular beach. The raw beauty of Big Sur is a must-see while the world class wines of Paso Robles are to be savoured. With plenty more hidden gems waiting to be discovered along the way, you’ll see why the region is so popular with locals and visitors alike.
Trailfinders offers a range of California Coast holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore California on a fly drive holiday, as part of an unforgettable honeymoon or create amazing memories on a family holiday – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO THE CALIFORNIA COAST
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular California Coast holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Pacific Quest - Seattle to San Diego
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22 days / 21 nights
Classic California Coast
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15 days / 14 nights
Whales, Wine & Wonders of California
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15 days / 14 nights
California Cruising - Cruise America
USA
15 days / 14 nights
Unique & Boutique California
USA
15 days / 14 nights
Ultimate Family Adventure - California
USA
16 days / 15 nights
WHERE TO GO ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST
Take a look at the destination guide below the California Coast map for more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Big Sur
Santa Cruz
Monterey
Carmel
San Luis Obispo County
Santa Barbara
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN THE CALIFORNIA COAST
What you won’t find here are thousands of California Coast hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Carmel Valley Ranch
California Coast
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
California Coast
Kimpton Canary Hotel
California Coast
Inn By The Harbor
California Coast
Paso Robles Inn
California Coast
Apple Farm
California Coast
WHAT TO DO ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST
One day you might spot marine life while on a whale watching cruise from Monterey, the next sampling and savouring some of California’s best wines in the Santa Ynez valley.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your California Coast holiday to life.
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
- Fantastic whale watching
- Experienced narration by the Captain of the boat
California Coast Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Andy Boyce
Santa Barbara is a beautiful small city surrounded by mountains and sea. The main beach is big and flat with easy parking, and there are other beaches close by such as Hendry's which feel more like a local. The mission is worth a visit, as is the courthouse which offers free entry and great views from the tour. There's also great shopping, eating and drinking on State Street.
Lanie Shand
Santa Cruz is a great alternative to Monterey Bay with a lovely beach, a laid back atmosphere with access wildlife tours to see the whales and otters. It's a great place to stay at the beginning or end of your California road trip, especailly if you want the thrills of the Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park with its classic wooden roller coaster!
Jane Poyser
Huntington Beach was a great last stop on our road trip, it gave us exactly what we needed - a bit of luxury, relatively close to Disney, a great beach and a decent offering of eating drinking and shopping while still being laid back in the way only a Californian surf town can be.
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