Unique & Boutique California

Days 1-3  San Francisco  
Arrive in the eclectic city of San Francisco, where cable cars trundle along the steep hills taking you from bustling Fisherman’s Wharf to colourful Chinatown. Stay at the creative 4★+ Hotel Emblem which takes its inspiration from 1960s counterculture.

Day 4  San Francisco to Carmel    
Pick up your car and drive south to exclusive Carmel-by-the-Sea. This whimsical village epitomises Californian charm and sits alongside a gorgeous white sand beach. Tonight, is spent at the 4★ Stilwell Hotel, a relaxed yet refined property.    

Day 5  Monterey County    
Spend the day exploring the Monterey peninsula. Enjoy a scenic pootle along 17-Mile Drive then visit Monterey town with its cheerful wharf and perhaps go on a whale watching cruise.  

Day 6  Carmel to Santa Barbara  
Today’s drive continues along Highway 1, through the jaw-dropping scenery of Big Sur and on to beautiful Santa Barbara.  Stay at the chic 4★ Kimpton Canary Hotel.

Day 7  Santa Barbara    
Blessed with sandy beaches, Spanish Colonial architecture and a glamorous atmosphere, it’s no wonder Santa Barbara is so popular. Explore the picturesque Old Mission or cycle the oceanside bike path.    

Day 8  Santa Barbara to Death Valley    
Venture inland for the longest drive of the trip, but worth it for the vistas that await in one of America’s most remarkable national parks. Your oasis in the desert is the historic 3★ Inn at Death Valley.    

Day 9 Death Valley National Park    
Otherworldly landscapes filled with badlands and sand dunes make up this stark but hauntingly beautiful park.    

Day 10 Death Valley to Palm Springs    
On your way south break your journey with a stop at Calico Ghost Town before continuing to the classy 4★ Ingleside Estate Hotel & Bungalows ‐ this historic hotel is a welcome retreat in the centre of Palm Springs.    

Day 11  Palm Springs    
This alluring city is the perfect place to unwind, whether that be sunning yourself beneath the palm trees, playing a round of golf, enjoying the nightlife or just soaking up the Old Hollywood vibe.

Day 12  Palm Springs to Los Angeles    
The bright lights of vivacious LA beckon and your final hotel is the 4★ Petit Ermitage, a quirky and bohemian property tucked away in West Hollywood.    

Days 13-15  Los Angeles    
Spend the next couple of days taking in LA’s iconic attractions and varied neighbourhoods. From Rodeo Drive to the beaches of Santa Monica there’s so much to see in this vibrant city.