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Highlights: Los Angeles - San Francisco - Santa Barbara - San Diego - Ensenada

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Itinerary
Tue 21 Oct 25: Las Vegas
➤Flight from Heathrow Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
➤Stay at Sahara Las Vegas for 3 Nights

Fri 24 Oct 25: Sonesta Los Angeles Airport
➤Stay at Sonesta Los Angeles Airport for 1 Night

Sat 25 Oct 25: All-Inclusive Classic California Coast Cruise
Los Angeles
Millions of visitors arrive each year in Los Angeles, eager to experience first-hand the famed land of modern mythology, wondrous optimism and immense creativity. The fantasy worlds of Disneyland and Hollywood, the extravagance of Beverley Hills and Malibu, and the sun-soaked beach culture are just some of the attractions within the 'City of Angels'. Los Angeles is not really a city but rather a sprawling metropolis constituting more than 80 smaller city areas woven together by a daunting network of traffic-congested freeways without a clearly defined centre. LA is just one of these cities with Downtown at its heart, and lying outside the city limits is the surrounding conglomeration of cities that comprise LA County. Los Angeles offers a dazzling variety of attractions and world-famous amusements. Downtown is a mixture of cultures and local communities: the traditional herbalists of Chinatown's Bamboo Lane; Little Tokyo with its sushi bars and Japanese gardens; and the narrow Latino-influenced Olvera Street. Los Angeles County is endowed with a rich diversity of backgrounds and a mix of people from 140 countries speaking 96 different languages.
West Hollywood: the focal point of gay and lesbian culture, the posh beachside resort of Santa Monica, bodybuilders at Muscle Beach and the childhood fantasy of Disneyland all add to LA's diversity. There are exciting museums, cinemas featuring every conceivable production, fashionable boutiques, comedy clubs, poetry readings and coffee house recitals, and music of every kind played in various venues throughout the city. Underneath the huge 'Hollywood' sign on the crest of the Hollywood Hills, the high energy and pleasure-seeking atmosphere, bold billboards, beautiful sun-bronzed people, bright lights and fancy cars are images of
a city that everyone loves to hate; but whether one likes what one finds or not, Los Angeles must be experienced at least once in a lifetime.

Mon 27 Oct 25: San Francisco, California
One of the most diverse cities in the world, San Francisco is a great place to visit for anyone with a wide range of interests. With the world-famous former prison, Alcatraz, on one side, the Golden Gate Bridge on the other, and a mix and match of museums, galleries and quirky shops in between, there's something for just about everyone.

Wed 29 Oct 25: Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is known as the "American Riviera" thanks to its gorgeous weather clean air and beach-centred lifestyle. This attractive and historic coastal town is framed by the Pacific Ocean and San Ynez Mountains and is located just off Highway 1 80 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara has a character and laid-back energy all of its own and attracts both wealthy weekenders and tourists seeking respite from the busyness of the larger urban centres to the north and south. Apart from relaxing on the fabulous beaches, there is plenty else to see and do here. Surrounding the beachfront are several popular bike trails including the local favourite the Cabrillo Beach Boulevard Bike Trail. Santa Barbara Channel is rated one of the world's best land-based whale watching sites with over 30 different species of whales and dolphins viewable at different times of the year. The scenic waterfront is another major draw card including Stearns Wharf the oldest working wharf on the West Coast of America. And if all that sightseeing and sun-tanning works up an appetite don't miss the area's highly regarded Mexican food which may be complemented by a tasting or two at one of over 100 local wineries. A tour of the town would ideally start at the beachfront from where State Street stretches into the historical and attractive downtown area. A stroll here will take visitors past charming boutiques stores and eateries.
The Spanish colonial-style buildings of the area reflect its history although many are modern replicas built after the devastating 1935 earthquake. The surviving Santa Barbara Mission built in 1786 is a landmark building known for its twin bell towers and rolling green lawns (picnickers welcome); while the Santa Barbara Courthouse is renowned for its classical stately proportions. In
many ways that earthquake was a great boon for the city which had grown into a dense and unattractive agglomeration of different building styles. Once the dust had settled city planners were able to restore the red-roofed adobe structures that today grace so many tourist photographs. Santa Barbara attracts the rich and famous for both vacations and as residents. Oprah Winfrey has a 42-acre estate here and Steve Martin and chef Julia Child are in the vicinity. The town is also home to the highly regarded college University of California at Santa Barbara and four other colleges providing a youthful counterpoint to the reclusive celebrities retirees and yachting crowd that make up the area's tax base.

Thu 30 Oct 25: San Diego
San Diego characterises a typical Southern Californian beach city: with year-round sunshine and surf, a superb coastline with miles of sandy-white beaches, easygoing inhabitants, and a wide variety of world-class family attractions, tourists can't help but be drawn to 'America's finest city'. Although California's second biggest city with an ever-increasing population of more than a million, San Diego prides itself on its small-town ambience, with very little of the pollution, highway congestion and raciness of Los Angeles. In 1769 a Spanish missionary by the name of Father Junipero Serra established a Catholic mission and fortified settlement in what was later to become San Diego; it was the first permanent European settlement on the West Coast of the
United States. The city is a vibrant collection of colourful neighbourhoods and communities. It has award-winning restaurants, trendy shopping districts, attractions such as the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, and a dynamic downtown district that includes the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter. There are numerous indications of its Mexican and Spanish heritage in the traditional architecture, typical Mexican cuisine, and strong links with the town of Tijuana just across the Mexican border. San Diego is also rich in art and culture, and the city boasts the largest urban cultural park in the US, with beautiful gardens and Spanish architecture featuring 17 museums, art galleries and theatres to be found in Balboa Park. More than 70 miles (113km) of beaches around the city offer superb surfing and beach activities and provide the perfect introduction to this accessible and laid-back city.

Fri 31 Oct 25: Ensenada
Just south of the border on the Baja Peninsula lies Ensenada, a flourishing port and holiday destination. It's a 90-minute drive south of San Diego and joins Tijuana via the spectacular Trans-Peninsula Highway, with its breathtaking ocean views. The first visitor to this beautiful bay was Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino, who set ashore in 1602 and named the spot 'Ensenada de Todos los Santos', meaning 'inlet of all the saints'. The saints have indeed been kind to Ensenada, which has progressed from a Spanish mission station to a fishing village to Mexico's second-most visited port of call for cruise liners and yachts. It's an extremely popular holiday destination for land-based tourists and a leading convention centre. The weather is bright and sunny throughout the year and the Pacific beaches are magnificent. These basic ingredients have been enhanced by some wonderful natural and man-made attractions, great restaurants serving up fresh seafood and local wines, and amiable local tour operators providing a huge array of outdoor recreational activities and excursions. Even the town's industry, which consists mainly of fishing, winemaking and canning, has become a lure for visitors, who can visit factories and wineries and liberally sample the delicious wares. Shops burst with massive arrays of Mexican arts and crafts, from elegant Taxco silver jewellery in the boutiques of the
Avenida Lopez Mateos to bargain selections of leather goods, hand-blown glassware, woodcarvings, and ceramics at the bustling Los Globos flea market.

Sat 01 Nov 25: Los Angeles
Millions of visitors arrive each year in Los Angeles, eager to experience first-hand the famed land of modern mythology, wondrous optimism and immense creativity. The fantasy worlds of Disneyland and Hollywood, the extravagance of Beverley Hills and Malibu, and the sun-soaked beach culture are just some of the attractions within the 'City of Angels'. Los Angeles is not really a city but rather a sprawling metropolis constituting more than 80 smaller city areas woven together by a daunting network of traffic-congested freeways without a clearly defined centre. LA is just one of these cities with Downtown at its heart, and lying outside the city limits is the surrounding conglomeration of cities that comprise LA County. Los Angeles offers a dazzling variety of attractions and world-famous amusements. Downtown is a mixture of cultures and local communities: the traditional herbalists of Chinatown's Bamboo Lane; Little Tokyo with its sushi bars and Japanese gardens; and the narrow Latino-influenced Olvera Street. Los Angeles County is endowed with a rich diversity of backgrounds and a mix of people from 140 countries speaking 96 different languages.
West Hollywood: the focal point of gay and lesbian culture, the posh beachside resort of Santa Monica, bodybuilders at Muscle Beach and the childhood fantasy of Disneyland all add to LA's diversity. There are exciting museums, cinemas featuring every conceivable production, fashionable boutiques, comedy clubs, poetry readings and coffee house recitals, and music of every kind played in various venues throughout the city. Underneath the huge 'Hollywood' sign on the crest of the Hollywood Hills, the high energy and pleasure-seeking atmosphere, bold billboards, beautiful sun-bronzed people, bright lights and fancy cars are images of
a city that everyone loves to hate; but whether one likes what one finds or not, Los Angeles must be experienced at least once in a lifetime.

Sat 01 Nov 25: Los Angeles International Airport to London - All Airports
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