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California hotels include coastal retreats, chic urban hotels or simple lodges with fantastic settings

We’ve hand-picked some of the best hotels in California from rustic national park lodges and charming wine country inns to luxurious coastal retreats and iconic city addresses. Rub shoulders with A-listers at The Beverly Hills Hotel and sleep with the soundtrack of roaring falls at Yosemite Valley Lodge or crashing waves at the Hotel Del Coronado. We’ve picked out some spots with awesome views like Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn and Canary – A Kimpton Hotel in Santa Barbara and Wuksachi Village and Lodge in Sequoia National Park.

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Go City L.A. All Inclusive Pass (Incl. Universal Studios & Knott's Berry Farm)

With the All-Inclusive Pass from Go City, the more you see, the more you save. You have two, three, five or seven days to cram in as much as you can from a huge list of options, including Universal Studios, LEGOLAND, and Knott's Berry Farm. Head to Malibu for a Celebrity Homes Tour, hike up to Griffith Park to gaze at Los Angeles from the above or join the Californians on the Santa Monica boardwalk with a full-day rental of a bike or rollerblades. And you don't just have to look at the water, as a whale watching trip is yours if you want it. The complete list of over 40 tours and attractions is included with your Digital Pass. We endeavour to keep our descriptions up to date, however inclusions on sightseeing passes can change without our knowledge. Please check closer to your departure date for the most up to date list of included activities.

Sightseeing pass As many LA highlights as you can handle Over 40 tours and attractions to choose from

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off: 1- or 2-Day Ticket (Incl. walking tour)

Hop on board a Big Bus Sightseeing Tour of the City by the Bay and catch the best views of its distinctive landmarks and hear live commentary about its history as you go. There are 20 stops all around spectacular San Francisco. You'll see the beautiful parks, architecture you'll recognise from the big screen, and pretty views from an open-top bus. Hop on and off to create a customised journey around the city. Your ticket also includes a choice of four walking tours. Explore either Chinatown, North Beach, Barbary Coast, or Fisherman's Wharf on foot - don't forget to check what time they start. The fun doesn't stop at night - your ticket includes a Night Tour of the city, a panoramic bus tour that starts by climbing historic Nob Hill for a magnificent close up of Grace Cathedral. The bus then makes its way across the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island to view the skyline. Back in the city, the tour concludes along the Embarcadero.

Hop-on-hop-off bus See all of San Francisco's can't-miss landmarks Includes a neighbourhood walking tour Includes a panoramic night tour by bus

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San Francisco City Tour & Alcatraz

Hop on a luxury motor coach for a fun-filled wander around San Francisco’s winding city streets. Uncover a profusion of famous landmarks and hidden marvels as you flit between The Golden City’s colourful neighbourhoods and be sure to seize every photo opportunity that comes your way. The endless rows of Victorian homes are enriched with character, while buzzing Chinatown is peppered with top tier eateries to grab an authentic Asian bite. Cravings curbed, it’s time to swap the hustle and bustle of the city for the bay as  you cruise to the ghostly enclave of Alcatraz Island for a tour of the maximum-security prison. 

• Duration: Four hours
• Departs: Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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City tour stops with photo opportunities include: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths), Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district). Alcatraz audio guide included. Guests must be aged 5 years or older.

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Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour

Wine connoisseurs, this one's for you. Board a luxury coach as you make our way to the postcard-perfect Napa Valley for a sun-splashed tour of America’s famous wine country. This full-day tour begins with a picturesque drive over the Golden Gate Bridge before arriving at Napa Valley and Sonoma Wineries for the ultimate tasting experience.  With plenty of fun, facts and souvenirs thrown in for good measure, this elegant tasting experience welcomes you to wrap your mouth around the finest wines Napa has to offer before swapping sips for snacks with a luscious lunch in Sonoma Square Plaza. 

• Duration: Eight hours
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Timings available upon request. Luxury coach transfer is included. Wine tasting is included. Additional tastings and purchases can be made on the day.

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Yosemite National Park Full-Day Tour

Relish the opportunity to truly unplug and disconnect on this full-day tour of the breathtaking Yosemite National Park. Swap the lively hubbub of bustling San Francisco for the craggy scapes of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and embrace a mesmerising mount of granite clifftops, verdant forestry and glittering lakes. With much to see, do and explore, this place plays home to a treasure trove of awe-inspiring vistas, hiking trails and food-with-a-view picnic spots. Seize every photo opportunity as you soak up the sights of Bridalveil Falls, El Captian and Half Down before witnessing the thundering crash of North America's tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls.

• Duration: Full day
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Timings will be available upon request. Includes transfers and entrance fee to the national park. Lunch is not included but can be purchased on the day.

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