THE STARTING ITINERARY
Below is a sample itinerary designed to inspire your journey. All elements — from accommodations to experiences — can be tailored to match your travel style and preferences.
Day 1: Los Angeles
Welcome to the City of Angels. Upon arrival, collect your vehicle and check into your upscale hotel in Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. Enjoy a relaxing evening with optional private activities and a curated dinner reservation.
Free afternoon / evening to enjoy Los Angeles.
Night: Hotel in Beverly Hills or Santa Monica **** or similar
Day 2: Los Angeles
Discover L.A.’s highlights — from Hollywood to Venice Beach — with optional private tours or a self-guided route. Enjoy
VIP access to Universal studios or a sunset rooftop cocktail.
If you need help, we can
recommend few activities that will bring you to explore LA from the beach-side to the Hills of Hollywood with a local Tour Guide.
Night: Hotel in Beverly Hills or Santa Monica **** or similar
Day 3: Drive to Santa Barbara via Malibu
Leave Los Angeles behind and start cruising the
Pacific Coast Highway. Stop in Malibu for ocean views and wine tasting before reaching charming Santa Barbara. Check into a boutique hotel by the beach or a historic estate.
Night: Stanta Barbara **** or similar
Day 4: Santa Barbara to Monterey via Big Sur
A stunning coastal drive day. Wind along the cliffs of Big Sur, stop at scenic points like McWay Falls and
Bixby Bridge, and arrive in Monterey. Explore the famous 17-Mile Drive,
Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Enjoy curated stops for art galleries, local cuisine, and maybe a round of golf or spa treatment. Choose from coastal luxury lodges or romantic inns.
Night: Monterey **** or similar
Day 5: Drive to San Francisco
In the morning, head north to San Francisco. Upon arrival, check into a 4- or 5-star hotel in Nob Hill. Optional activities: private city tour, Alcatraz at sunset, or Michelin dining. Since your time is limited and the city offers many attractions, we recommend a city-tour that can take you to all the top-sights such as
Golden Gate Bridge,
Alcatraz Island,
Chinatown, Nob Hill, Ashbury Heights and more.
INDISER TIP: If you want to visit Alcatraz Island, remember that Tickets get sold-out months in advance, so you want to book them ASAP.
Night: San Francisco ***** near Nob Hill or similar
Day 6: Muir Woods & Sausalito > Napa Valley
In the morning, you will leave the city by the bay and
cross the Golden Gate Bridge to visit the
National Monument of Muir Woods with the giant sequoias and the beautiful town of Sausalito located in the heart of Marin County, one of the wealthiest counties in the entire US.
From Sausalito, you can enjoy one more panoramic view over the Bay of San Francisco and then continue towards
America's #1 Wine Region with Napa & Sonoma.
For all of you that are wine-lovers, we recommend
touring a couple of vineyards in Napa.
Night: Napa **** or similar
Day 7: Napa > Lake Tahoe > Mammoth Lake
In the morning, continue East to reach
Lake Tahoe where you can stop for lunch and walk around to admire the incredible scenery. In the afternoon, continue south to Mammoth Lake for an evening arrival.
Night: Mammoth Lake **** or similar
Day 8: Mammoth Lake > Yosemite
Visit Mammoth Lake in the morning and later drive back West
on the scenic Ca-120 (100 miles / 2.10 by car) to reach
Yosemite National Park. You can spend a couple of hours in the afternoon to start visiting Yosemite.
Night: Yosemite **** or similar
Day 9: Yosemite to San Francisco OR International Airport
Spend the morning touring
Yosemite National Park and head back to San Francisco in the afternoon.
Consider that to reach San Francisco you will need at least 3h40 to 4h20 by car from Yosemite.
If your flight allows it, you can head straight to Airport, or spend one night in the Bay Area
Night: by San Francisco Bay Area **** or similar
Day 10: SFO > End of service
Free morning - Return your Rental Car
End of Service.
This itinerary is 100% customizable. From luxury hotel upgrades to private guides, helicopter tours, or winery experiences — we’ll tailor every detail to your vision.
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