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California Dreamin': Canyons, Casinos & Coastal Vibes (including Santa Cruz)

20 days
Start and end in Los Angeles
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Desert Dreams: Welcome to Palm Springs!
  2. Day 2 Mojave Desert: Joshua Trees & the legendary Route 66!
  3. Day 3 Grand Canyon: And you don't believe in miracles?
  4. Day 4 Wild West: Monument Valley & Horseshoe Bend!
  5. Day 5 Antelope Canyon: Fiery red bucket list moments
  6. Day 6 Bryce Canyon: red rock needles & hoodoo vibes
  7. Day 7 Zion National Park: Hiking adventure to the angels!
  8. Day 8 Shiniest Place on Earth: Venice, Luxor & Paris
  9. Day 9 Desert of extremes: Hot, hotter, Death Valley!
  10. Day 10 On the road: natural wonders, here I come!
  11. Day 11 San Francisco: Chasing Golden Dreams & Cable Cars
  12. Day 12 Fisherman's Wharf: sea lions & historic ships
  13. Day 13 Asian Adventure: On the road in San Francisco's Chinatown
  14. Day 14 Santa Cruz: From Silicon Valley to Beach Paradise!
  15. Day 15 Highway Highlights: Big Sur-prise & 17-Mile Drive
  16. Day 16 Resting Beach Face: Waves, Vistas & Neptune Cocktails
  17. Day 17 Los Angeles: Welcome to the City of Angels!
  18. Day 18 Californian lifestyle: movie spots & ocean vibes
  19. Day 19 Hollywood Dreams: Sandy Beaches & Ocean Breeze
  20. Day 20 Time to Say Goodbye: Unique memories!
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Journaway

Number of tours

106

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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20 days
California Dreamin': Canyons, Casinos & Coastal Vibes (including Santa Cruz)
From Los Angeles to Los Angeles

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