California’s Gold Coast
STORIES BY Ken Burns
You’ll find views, history and culture worth plenty from San Francisco Bay to Yosemite, and beyond. Worth its weight in gold...
Expect to be wowed – in San Francisco, where an epicurean-inspired city waterfront provides a lifeline for fishermen and restaurateurs, in Sonoma Valley’s sun-draped wine country and along the non-stop dramatic ocean views pursued by Pacific Coast Highway #1. Astonishing, ancient trees, mountains and open meadows grace Yosemite National Park, while water and marine life permeate seaside Monterey and its bay, where kayakers meet seals, otters and seabirds. A San Simeon castle foretells the glamorous beauty ahead – in genteel Santa Barbara, glitzy Hollywood and the solid art collections found in LA. California’s pleasures are indeed a treasure.
1. ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO Tour begins: 5:30 PM at The Westin St. Francis. A transfer is included from San Francisco International Airport to The Westin St. Francis, a beloved San Francisco landmark since 1904. California dreams become reality tonight at our welcome reception and dinner. Meals D
2. CITY TOUR & WINE COUNTRY Nob Hill, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street... A San Francisco sightseeing excursion includes a mix of must-see sights and the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. Once across the bridge, you’ll head north to Sonoma Valley for a winery tour and tasting; return to San Francisco to explore as you wish. Meals BL
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3. GOLD COUNTRY Step back into the footsteps of the thousands of “Forty-niners” who made the strenuous journey to the Sierra Nevadas in 1849 in search of gold. Enjoy lunch at the historic National Hotel in Jamestown before continuing to The Ahwahnee®, a National Historic Landmark in the heart of Yosemite National Park. Meals BLD
4. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Spend an entire day as you wish in the heart of Yosemite, perhaps beginning with Tauck’s private two-hour walking tour, led by a local naturalist. Optional park activities (at an additional charge) include tram tours for sightseeing along Yosemite’s valley floor with limited walking. Meals B
OREGON CALIFORNIA
Sonoma San Francisco National Park Monterey Hearst Castle
PACIFIC OCEAN
Santa Barbara Los Angeles Yosemite
NEVADA
Maximum Elevation: 6,000 ft. MEXICO
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