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California Dreamin' By Rail
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
MAY BE CUSTOMIZED
NON-ESCORTED TOUR
From Los Angeles's Beaches to San Francisco's Bay, this rail journey will take you along Southern and Central California's sparkling Pacific Coast.
Begin your vacation in Los Angeles, where you can hike Hollywood Hills, shop Rodeo Drive or relax at an outdoor cafe. Head north to Santa Barbara, known for it's abundant sunshine, beautiful wine country and cultural sophistication. Next stop is the quaint city of Paso Robles, known for it's vineyards and hot spring resorts. from Paso Robles, visit William Randolph Hearst's 90,080 square foot palatial estate. Tour Hearst castle and witness the splenor of this California State Park. Your final stop is San Francisco, a city celebrated for it's restaurants, neighborhoods and diverse cultures.
Amtrak Vacations Package Price From $1,500.*
DEPARTURE DAYS: Daily
ITINERARY REVIEW:
DAY 1-2 Arrive and Explore Los Angeles
DAY 3 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
DAY 4 Enjoy Santa Barbara
DAY 5 Santa Barbara to Paso Robles
DAY 6 Enjoy Paso Robles & Vineyards
DAY 7 Paso Robles to San Francisco
(Including Hearst Castle)
DAY 8 Enjoy San Francisco
DAY 9 Vacation Ends in San Francisco
Package may start in San Diego
to add another coastal city!
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Eight nights' hotel accomodations
- One Way Amtrak from Los Angeles to San Francisco
- Five Tours (LA, Santa Barbara, Wine Country, Hearst Castle, and San Francisco Tours)
- Picnic lunch at a vineyard
- Box Lunch at Hearst Castle
- Forty-minute Building the Dream movie at Hearst Castle's National Geographic Theater
- Dinner in San Francisco
- Santa Barbara Adventure Coupon Book
- All Transfers in Paso Robles
- Travel Portfolio
- All Taxes and Meal Gratuities
*Sample price does not include transportation
to Los Angeles to start your rail journey.
Price may vary based on availability and time
of travel.
Los Angeles Vacation Options
Hotels in Los Angeles
Activities in Los Angeles
Meals in Los Angeles
Transfers in Los Angeles
San Francisco Vacation Options
Hotels in San Francisco
Activities in San Francisco
Meals in San Francisco
Transfers in San Francisco
SUGGESTED INITERARY:
DAY 1 Arrive in Los Angeles
Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the City of Angels! After arrival transfer on your own to your hotel. (Overnight in Los Angeles)
DAY 2 Enjoy Los Angeles
Today you will enjoy the LA City Tour Plus Movie Star Homes. Some of the sights include; Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills and the famous Chinese Theatre. Keep those cameras ready, you never know what stars you will see. (Overnight in Los Angeles)
DAY 3 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Early morning transfer on own to the Amtrak Station in Los Angeles and begin your short ride to Santa Barbara, the American Riviera®. Santa Barbara is known for its year-round sunshine and breathtaking setting of mountains and beaches. (Overnight in Santa Barbara)
DAY 4 Enjoy Santa Barbara
Today you will take a 90-minute Santa Barbara Trolley Tour. After the tour take in some of Santa Barbara’s great shopping and chic restaurants. (Overnight in Santa Barbara)
DAY 5 Santa Barbara to Paso Robles
Early afternoon arrival in Paso Robles; one of California’s most attractive, walkable towns. In Paso Robles, country roads around town wind past almond and olive groves, orchards heavy with fruit, and tens of thousands of acres of vineyards.
(Overnight in Paso Robles)
DAY 6 Explore Paso Robles and the Vineyards
Today you will be treated to a wonderful day at the vineyards including a picnic lunch. You will visit four or more wineries and learn about the vineyards, their family and of course....tasting. (Overnight in Paso Robles)
DAY 7 Paso Robles to San Francisco
(Featuring the Hearst Castle)
Before your journey to San Francisco, you will have a day tour of the Hearst Castle. Words cannot describe Hearst Castle – you must see it to believe it! The magnificent mansion ‘La Casa Grande’ was created from the dreams of William Randolph Hearst. (Overnight in San Francisco)
DAY 8 Enjoy San Francisco
This morning, you will take a deluxe sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights include: the Opera House, Old Mission Dolores, the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf and of course the Golden Gate Bridge. A dinner at Neptune’s Restaurant is included with your stay. (Overnight in San Francisco)
DAY 9 Vacation Ends in San Francisco
Today your California Dreamin By Rail adventure comes to an end. You may choose to do the following:
• Extend another night in San Francisco
• Continue North to Portland and Seattle
• Explore Yosemite National Park
• Additional Costs will apply for add-ons
Check out your options when you choose to extend your vacation! Additional costs would apply.
Portand Vacation Options
Hotels in Portland
Activities in Portland
Seattle Vacation Options
Hotels in Seattle
Activities in Seattle
Meals in Seattle
Transfers in Seattle
Yosemite National Park Vacation Options
Hotels in Yosemite
Activities in Yosemite
Reno Vacation Options
Hotels in Reno
Activities in Reno
*Sample prices are based on our highest demand travel period, per person based on double occupancy, tax included. Amtrak travel is for coach accommodations. Prices are subject to change without notice, and all rates are based upon availability at time of reservation.
**Unless activity is shown as included, all activities described in this itinerary are for suggestion purposes only.
***Travel dates and pricing may vary. Pricing is to be used as a reference only. Price at time of printing for July travel.
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