A truly impressive destination, ‘The Golden State’ has it all and then so much more. Whether it’s a city break or fly-drive, California holidays are full of surprises and hidden gems.

No state would be complete without a great city and San Francisco certainly does not disappoint. Home to the iconic landmarks of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island as well as, Alamo Square, Lombard Street and a fantastic Chinatown, San Francisco’s laidback atmosphere will leave you wanting more.

Driving only a short distance from the city, you are transported to the beautiful wine country land of Napa Valley and Sonoma County. With vineyard tours and Michelin-starred restaurants, relax and soak up the delights of this area.

Towards the border of Nevada lies pretty Lake Tahoe, a real hot spot for outdoor activities, as is Yosemite National Park. A visit to the jewel of the National Parks in California, Yosemite will quite literally take your breath away and is a must on any luxury holiday to California. 

Travelling down from San Francisco on California’s Coastline passing rugged cliffs, waves lapping against the shore, beaches and redwood trees, there are plenty of reasons to pause your drive and stay for a night or two at some of the most breathtaking spots in California. With their own character and charms, the towns of Carmel, Monterey and Santa Barbara are our personal recommendations.

Towards the end of California’s coastline is Santa Monica, with its luxurious hotels, great beaches and chilled-out atmosphere, this is the perfect place from which to visit the studios and adventure parks of Los Angeles. Experience another of America’s great cities, San Diego, and explore the theme parks, quirky neighbourhoods and highly-acclaimed zoo here.

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Ultimate Luxury California

California is synonymous with sunshine, glamour and adventure — drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles on this luxury, ...

North-America
USA
California
Carmel & Monterey
Los-Angeles
Napa-Valley

10 nights from £18,589 per person

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Fiji Island Hopping

Find yourself on Fiji’s famous white-sand shores on this luxury island hopping escape. Sunbathe on pristine beaches, swi...

Australasia
Fiji
North-America
USA
California
Los-Angeles

15 nights from £8,599 per person

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Four Seasons Resort & Residences Napa Valley
California

Four Seasons presents a luxury getaway to North America’s food and wine capital, Napa Valley, the perfect place for conn...

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Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
California

The historic Stanly Ranch sits right at the heart of Napa Valley, the nation’s wine country. With Napa and Sonoma nearby...

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Ultimate Luxury Round the World

Embark on a journey of a lifetime to explore the coast-to-city life of the USA, luxuriate on the paradise beaches of Fij...

North-America
Asia
Malaysia
Kuala-Lumpur
Australasia
Australia

22 nights from £13,499 per person

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Grand Tour of America’s West

This epic road-trip takes you through diverse landscapes of deserts, forests and dramatic coastlines. Stop at the desert...

North-America
USA
Arizona
Grand-Canyon-National-Park
Scottsdale,-Phoenix & Mesa
California

20 nights from £5,999 per person

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Family California Adventure

Discover California's coastline from Los Angeles to San Francisco on this family adventure packed with exciting activiti...

North-America
USA
California
Carmel & Monterey
Los-Angeles
San-Francisco

14 nights from £6,199 per person

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Drive California's Coast, San Francisco to San Diego

The California Coast offers a variety of experiences between San Francisco and San Diego and is the perfect choice for a...

North-America
USA
California
Carmel & Monterey
San-Diego
San-Francisco

11 nights from £4,555 per person

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Auberge du Soleil
California

It’s just too easy to fall in love with Auberge du Soleil, an adults-only, multi-award-winning Napa Valley wine lodge th...

spa
gourmet getaways
adult only

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Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero
California

Views of this famous city don't come much better than the ones from this spectacular hotel, which is perfectly located f...

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