SEE ITINERARY | DATES & PRICES | FAQs | MAKE A RESERVATION★ What's included in Now Journey's Pacific Coast Journey:
- Led by our very own Tour Captain beginning to end.
- True Small Group Touring: Enjoy a more personal and immersive way to experience California’s coast.
- Privately Guided Experiences with expert local guides where featured.
- Signature Discovery Walks in San Diego, Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara.
- Included arrival transfer in San Diego.
- Scenic coastal travel with premium vehicles, thoughtfully paced routing and no large buses.
- Curated Santa Ynez Valley wine country experience.
- Luggage portage and thoughtful handling throughout your Journey.
- Hand-picked hotel properties selected for character, location and service.
- Transparent pricing with taxes and standard gratuities included, except for the Tour Captain.
- Distinctive California dining with premium included beverages.
★ Itinerary at a Glance:
- TOUR BEGINS: SAN DIEGO, 2 Nights
Sun, sea and Southern California. - BEACH CITIES, 2 Nights
Hermosa Beach and the California Dream - TRIP FINALE: SANTA BARBARA, 3 Nights
The American Riviera and Santa Ynez Valley wine country.
Chapter 1: San Diego
Sun, Sea & Southern California —
2 Days, 2 Nights
DAY 1: Welcome to Beautiful San Diego
Begin your Journey in signature Now Journey style with included airport arrival service and private transportation to our beautifully located hotel. Relax after your travels or perhaps begin exploring Southern California’s coastal atmosphere at your own rhythm before meeting your Tour Captain and fellow travelers later this afternoon.
Discovery Walk
Later today, enjoy our signature Discovery Walk — an easygoing introduction to San Diego’s waterfront atmosphere and surrounding neighborhoods. Depending on arrival timing, your Tour Captain may introduce you to portions of the Embarcadero, Little Italy, Seaport Village, or nearby coastal viewpoints as the Pacific officially welcomes you to California.
Our California Opening Night
This evening, we gather for our Welcome Dinner at one of our favorite coastal California restaurants featuring fresh regional cuisine, excellent wines, and premium included beverages — thoughtfully selected to begin the Journey together in true Now Journey fashion.
Where We Stay in San Diego, 2 Nights with breakfast
Deluxe Hotels Collection —
Pendry San Diego, La Valencia Hotel or Similar
Our Deluxe Collection features thoughtfully selected 4- and 5-star hotels chosen for exceptional location, atmosphere, and comfort.
DAY 2: SAN DIEGO — COASTAL CALIFORNIA BEGINS
Today's Adventure: Along the Pacific
Today introduces the relaxed beauty and effortless lifestyle that define Southern California. With our local guide and Tour Captain, discover a blend of coastline, culture, and classic California scenery as we explore some of San Diego’s most iconic coastal communities.
From the dramatic shoreline of La Jolla to the timeless elegance of Coronado, today unfolds at a slower and beautifully scenic rhythm.
Today’s highlights include:
• La Jolla Cove and dramatic Pacific views
• Coronado Island and historic beachfront atmosphere
• Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
• Embarcadero waterfront
• Little Italy neighborhood exploration
• Scenic coastal drives throughout the day
Enjoy portions of the afternoon and evening at leisure.
May We Suggest?
• Sunset cocktails overlooking the Pacific
• Exploring the boutiques and cafés of La Jolla
• An optional harbor cruise or rooftop dinner recommendation from your Tour Captain
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Chapter 2: Hermosa Beach
California Dreaming —
2 Days, 2 Nights
DAY 3: THE BEACH CITIES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
This morning, our Journey continues north along the Pacific Coast toward the relaxed elegance of Southern California’s famed Beach Cities.
Rather than the fast pace often associated with Los Angeles, this chapter reveals a more laid-back side of coastal California — one shaped by ocean breezes, beach paths, beautiful homes, and the timeless California dream.
Upon arrival, settle into our oceanfront hotel before enjoying time to soak in the atmosphere of Hermosa Beach and its neighboring coastal communities.
A Special Kick-Off
Later today, your Tour Captain introduces you to the Beach with a Cocktail at Old Tony's .
Tonight Along the Pacific
This evening unfolds at a relaxed California rhythm, allowing guests time to enjoy the coastline at their own pace. For those who wish, your Tour Captain may organize an optional dinner at beloved local favorite Old Tony's — a classic South Bay waterfront institution surprisingly known for excellent seafood, harbor views, and authentic old-school California coastal atmosphere overlooking the Pacific.
Where We Stay in Hermosa Beach, 2 Nights with breakfast
Deluxe Hotels Collection —
Beach House Hotel with Ocean View Rooms or Similar
Beach House Hotel Hermosa Beach is an intimate all-suite oceanfront retreat in the heart of the South Bay, offering relaxed California luxury just steps from the sand, pier, and vibrant beach-town atmosphere of Hermosa Beach.
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DAY 4: SOUTH BAY & THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL LIFESTYLE
Today's Adventure: California Dreaming
Today unfolds at the relaxed rhythm that has long defined Southern California’s coastal lifestyle — beach paths, ocean breezes, beautiful homes, and laid-back communities connected deeply to the Pacific.
Together, we explore portions of the South Bay including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and scenic Palos Verdes, balancing sightseeing with time to simply enjoy the atmosphere that makes this stretch of coastline so beloved.
Today’s highlights include:
• Manhattan Beach Pier and coastal atmosphere
• Hermosa Beach and The Strand
• Redondo Beach waterfront
• Scenic Palos Verdes coastal overlooks
• Relaxed oceanfront time throughout the day
The afternoon and evening remain intentionally relaxed. Perhaps enjoy time near the ocean, explore local boutiques and cafés.
Tonight join your Tour Captain for an optional dinner or we can recommend options along the coast for you to explore at your leisure.
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Chapter 3: Malibu & The Pacific Coast Highway
The American Riviera —
3 Days, 3 Nights
DAY 5: MALIBU TO SANTA BARBARA
Today, our Journey continues north along one of America’s most iconic coastal drives as we make our way toward elegant Santa Barbara.
Traveling portions of the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, today becomes less about rushing between destinations and more about experiencing the scenery itself — dramatic coastline, ocean overlooks, beach communities, and the unmistakable feeling of coastal California unfolding mile by mile.
Along the way, we spend time exploring beautiful Malibu, long associated with the California dream and famous for its relaxed luxury, stunning coastal scenery, and connection to the Pacific.
Today’s highlights include:
• Scenic Pacific Coast Highway drives
• Malibu coastal exploration
• Ocean overlooks and beach scenery
• Relaxed pacing throughout the day
• Arrival into beautiful Santa Barbara
Upon arrival, settle into our beautifully located hotel before enjoying time to unwind and absorb the atmosphere of Santa Barbara — where Spanish architecture, ocean breezes, and wine country sophistication create one of California’s most beautiful destinations.
Discovery Walk
Later today, your Tour Captain introduces you to Santa Barbara with a relaxed Discovery Walk featuring portions of State Street, the waterfront, hidden courtyards, and the city’s distinctive Spanish Colonial atmosphere.
This Evening in Santa Barbara
Tonight, perhaps enjoy rooftop dining, local seafood, or simply a sunset stroll along the waterfront promenade as the Pacific continues to shape the rhythm of the Journey.
Where We Stay in Santa Barbara, 3 Nights with breakfast
Deluxe Hotels Collection —
Hotel Californian, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel or Similar
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DAY 6: CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY
Today's Adventure: Santa Ynez Valley & Wine Country
Today reveals yet another side of California — rolling vineyards, golden hillsides, charming small towns, and the slower rhythms of Santa Barbara Wine Country.
Traveling into the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, guests enjoy a thoughtfully paced day featuring vineyard scenery, charming countryside communities, and a curated winery experience reflecting the relaxed sophistication of California wine culture.
Rather than rushing between wineries, today is intentionally designed around slowing down, savoring the landscape, and enjoying the atmosphere that makes this region so beloved.
Today’s highlights include:
• Scenic Santa Ynez Valley drives
• Los Olivos exploration
• Curated winery tasting experience
• Time in Solvang or surrounding countryside villages
• Vineyard lunch atmosphere and relaxed pacing
Return to Santa Barbara later this afternoon with the evening at leisure.
May We Suggest?
• Wine bars along State Street
• A sunset rooftop dinner
• Quiet evening walks beneath the palms and Spanish architecture
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DAY 7: SANTA BARBARA AT LEISURE
Today's Adventure: California at Your Own Rhythm
Our final full day is intentionally unhurried — allowing time to truly enjoy Santa Barbara and California’s relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Perhaps spend the day shopping along State Street, visiting Mission Santa Barbara, relaxing by the ocean, exploring local galleries, or simply slowing down enough to savor the final moments of the Journey.
Your Tour Captain will happily assist with optional experiences, dining reservations, and suggestions tailored to your interests.
Farewell Evening
Tonight, we gather one final time for a memorable Farewell Dinner celebrating the friendships, stories, and unforgettable moments shared along California’s beautiful Pacific Coast.
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DAY 8: UNTIL NEXT TIME, CALIFORNIA
After breakfast, elect our departure transfer or extend your stay.
As your Pacific Coast Journey comes to a close, perhaps you’ll leave with more than beautiful photographs — carrying instead the feeling of ocean air, golden sunsets, vineyard hillsides, and the slower rhythm of coastal California that stays with you long after the Journey ends.