16 GUESTS OR FEWER
Small enough to feel the difference.
Smaller groups create access to more personal hotels, local tables, flexible moments and conversations that larger tours simply miss.
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California’s Pacific Coast
San Diego • Beach Cities • Santa Barbara
8 Days | 7 Nights | No More Than 8 Guests
Ocean light, iconic beach towns, the sweep of Malibu and Santa Barbara wine country—Southern California at an intimate, sunlit pace.
- Maximum 8 guests
- Seven hotel nights
- Wine tasting
- Airport transfers
- 2027 departures
8 Days / 7 NightsThree coastal bases
Maximum 8Exceptionally personal
San Diego to Santa BarbaraPacific route
Wine CountryCurated tasting
$7,779Per person, double occupancy
California, the Now Journey Way
The Coast, Close Up.
This is Southern California beyond the freeway: San Diego’s waterfront neighborhoods, the lived-in character of the Beach Cities, Malibu’s Pacific drama and Santa Barbara’s Mediterranean grace.
No more than eight guests keeps the Journey nimble and personal, with a dedicated Tour Captain, beautiful hotels and a generous mix of curated discovery and leisure.
Follow the Pacific north, one unforgettable coast at a time.
San Diego
La Jolla, Coronado, Sunset Cliffs, the Embarcadero and Little Italy.
The Beach Cities
Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo with a South Bay perspective.
Malibu & Highway 1
A classic northbound transition with the Pacific beside you.
Santa Ynez
Los Olivos, a curated wine tasting and the character of Solvang.
The Journey at a Glance
Northbound with the Pacific Beside You.
Three coastal bases connected by beach towns, Highway 1 and the easy rhythm of Southern California.
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Why Now Journey
The Pacific, Made Personal.
An unusually small group opens the coast with ease: nimble transportation, neighborhood-scale experiences and a Tour Captain who knows your name.
No more than eight
A genuinely intimate group with no large-motorcoach feel.
Three coastal bases
Two nights, two nights and three nights create a graceful northbound rhythm.
Room for leisure
Unstructured afternoons and a full Santa Barbara day keep the coast unhurried.
Hosted throughout
Airport transfers, luggage handling and a Tour Captain smooth every transition.
8 Days Along the Pacific
The Complete Itinerary
Three coastal chapters with interim photography, orange expand controls and two-column daily detail.
Sunlit, social, never hurried
Curated coastal days alternate with leisure, lingering evenings and the relaxed confidence of an eight-guest group.
Chapter One
Days 1–2San Diego
A warm welcome and a city shaped by the water.
Day1San DiegoWelcome to the Pacific
Your private airport transfer brings you to the hotel. Settle in, meet your Tour Captain for a neighborhood Discovery Walk and gather this evening for the Journey welcome dinner.
Day2San DiegoLa Jolla, Coronado & the Waterfront
Discover the many faces of San Diego: La Jolla, Coronado, Sunset Cliffs, the Embarcadero and Little Italy. Return with time to enjoy your own evening in the city.
Chapter Two
Days 3–4The Beach Cities
Local beach culture from Hermosa to Palos Verdes.
Day3San Diego to Hermosa BeachNorth to the South Bay
Travel north into Los Angeles County’s Beach Cities and settle near the sand in Hermosa Beach. Join your Tour Captain for a relaxed cocktail at Old Tony’s, with the evening free for an optional dinner.
Day4South BayHermosa, Manhattan, Redondo & Palos Verdes
Explore the South Bay’s distinct beach communities and the coastal overlooks of Palos Verdes. The remainder of the day is yours for the Strand, the sand or an easy waterfront evening.
Chapter Three
Days 5–8Santa Barbara
Malibu, wine country and a graceful coastal finale.
Day5Malibu & Highway 1The Pacific Road to Santa Barbara
Follow the coast through Malibu toward Santa Barbara, with the Pacific setting the tone. Settle into the final hotel, join a Discovery Walk and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day6Santa Ynez ValleyLos Olivos, Wine & Solvang
Travel into Santa Barbara wine country for the charm of Los Olivos, a curated tasting and the Danish character of Solvang. Return to the coast with the evening free.
Day7Santa BarbaraYour Coastal Day & Farewell Dinner
Make Santa Barbara your own: galleries, gardens, the waterfront or a quiet morning at the hotel. This evening, gather for a special farewell dinner and toast the coast.
Day8Santa BarbaraDeparture or Extend
After breakfast, take your included departure transfer or extend your time in Santa Barbara. Until the next Journey—good travels.
Thoughtfully Included
The coast is yours to enjoy.
Beautiful hotels, personal hosting and a northbound route arranged for an exceptionally small group.
7 hotel nights
Two in San Diego, two in the Beach Cities and three in Santa Barbara.
Daily breakfast
Plus the Journey welcome and farewell dinners and selected hosted moments.
Curated touring
San Diego, the South Bay, Malibu, Santa Barbara and wine country.
Airport transfers
Private arrival service and an included departure transfer.
On-tour transport
Comfortable transportation sized for no more than eight guests.
Tour Captain
Personal hosting, assistance and local context throughout.
Hotel Collections
Three coastal addresses.
The itinerary remains the same. Choose the hotel collection that feels right for your Pacific Journey.
$7,779 per person · double occupancy
Deluxe Hotel Collection
Seven nights across three distinctive Southern California settings.
Pendry San Diego or La Valencia Hotel
A refined opening base in the city or near the La Jolla coast.
Beach House Hotel
Ocean-view rooms and a location made for the Strand.
Hotel Californian or El Encanto
A polished coastal finale near the waterfront or in the Santa Barbara hills.
$11,779 per person · double occupancy
Lotus Collection
An elevated coastal stay with preferred properties or enhanced room categories throughout the same Journey.
Elevated San Diego stay
A distinguished property or enhanced room category close to the city or La Jolla coast.
Elevated Beach Cities stay
A preferred room experience with the South Bay and the Strand close at hand.
Elevated Santa Barbara stay
A distinguished coastal finale through a preferred property or enhanced room category.
Hotel note: Named hotels establish the Deluxe standard and location. Lotus prioritizes preferred properties or enhanced room categories. Final accommodations are confirmed in your personalized Journey Proposal.
2027 Dates & Pricing
Six departures. Eight guests at most.
Rates are per person in US dollars based on two guests sharing a room. Lotus is $4,000 per person above Deluxe. Deposit is $700 per person. Solo supplement is $3,900. Airfare is not included.
Deluxe Hotel Collection
Thoughtful coastal luxury
$7,779Per person · double occupancySeven hotel nights, hosted discoveries, wine tasting, on-tour transportation and airport transfers for a maximum of eight guests.
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Our elevated stay
$11,779Per person · double occupancyPreferred properties or enhanced room categories with the same complete Pacific Coast itinerary.
Premium over Deluxe$4,000 per person
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Scheduled Departures
Spring, summer and early fall along the Southern California coast.
Mar 27 – Apr 3
8 days · 7 nights
Deluxe$7,779Lotus$11,779
Request This DateApr 17 – 24
8 days · 7 nights
Deluxe$7,779Lotus$11,779
Request This DateMay 15 – 22
8 days · 7 nights
Deluxe$7,779Lotus$11,779
Request This DateAug 14 – 21
8 days · 7 nights
Deluxe$7,779Lotus$11,779
Request This DateSep 11 – 18
8 days · 7 nights
Deluxe$7,779Lotus$11,779
Request This DateOct 9 – 16
8 days · 7 nights
Deluxe$7,779Lotus$11,779
Request This DateMaximum Eight. Maximum Coast.
Why this Journey feels different.
An intimate group changes how Southern California opens up.
Eight is genuinely small
The Journey stays flexible, sociable and neighborhood-scaled.
The route earns its stops
Two, two and three nights prevent the coast from becoming a drive-through.
Wine country is a full day
Los Olivos, a curated tasting and Solvang give the valley real presence.
Santa Barbara gets time
Three nights support the valley excursion, a leisure day and an easy finale.
Plan & Prepare
Is the Pacific Coast your kind of Journey?
Where does the tour begin and end?
The Journey begins in San Diego and ends in Santa Barbara, with included arrival and departure transfers.
How small is the group?
No more than eight guests travel on a scheduled departure.
Which hotels are planned?
Pendry San Diego or La Valencia Hotel, Beach House Hotel in Hermosa Beach, and Hotel Californian or El Encanto in Santa Barbara, or similar properties.
What are the deposit and solo supplement?
The deposit is $700 per person. The published solo supplement is $3,900, subject to availability.
What happens after I request a proposal?
A Trip Planner confirms your preferred departure, current hotel availability and the next booking steps.
Every Journey Begins with a Feeling
Your Pacific Coast Journey Begins Here.
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