Destinations Explored
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Cambria, CA
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Malibu, CA
Key Highlights
Charming village vibes at Carmel-by-the-Sea
Secluded hikes and sweeping coastal views in Big Sur
Elephant seal sightings in San Simeon
Miles of sandy beach in Malibu
Best Times to Visit
March - November
Sample Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Bay Area to Carmel
2 hours from San Francisco to Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Accommodation in Bay Area to Carmel
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Day 2
Carmel to Cambria
2 hours and 30 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Cambria.
Accommodation in Carmel to Cambria
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Day 3-5
Cambria to Malibu
3 hours and 30 minutes from Cambria to Malibu.
Accommodation in Cambria to Malibu
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Pacific Coast Highway
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, Cambria, CA, Malibu, CA
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Testimonials
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Carol’s Family Trip to Japan
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Omar’s London & Paris Family Vacation with Kids
“We really enjoyed the mix of cultural, food and shopping experiences. Most of all, it was great to hit the ground with a plan for each day, but also improvise depending on how our kids were feeling.”
Deborah & Lew’s 25th Wedding Anniversary in Italy
“Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I had some specific ideas about what to see—what art, what part of the countryside, etc. Elena (our trip designer) was very patient with me as we worked out just the right itinerary.”
Carol’s Family Trip to Japan
“The experience was out of this world! Anything that we requested or that we were interested in, Sarah was able to accommodate it for us.”
Omar’s London & Paris Family Vacation with Kids
“We really enjoyed the mix of cultural, food and shopping experiences. Most of all, it was great to hit the ground with a plan for each day, but also improvise depending on how our kids were feeling.”
Deborah & Lew’s 25th Wedding Anniversary in Italy
“Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I had some specific ideas about what to see—what art, what part of the countryside, etc. Elena (our trip designer) was very patient with me as we worked out just the right itinerary.”
Carol’s Family Trip to Japan
“The experience was out of this world! Anything that we requested or that we were interested in, Sarah was able to accommodate it for us.”
Omar’s London & Paris Family Vacation with Kids
“We really enjoyed the mix of cultural, food and shopping experiences. Most of all, it was great to hit the ground with a plan for each day, but also improvise depending on how our kids were feeling.”
Deborah & Lew’s 25th Wedding Anniversary in Italy
“Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I had some specific ideas about what to see—what art, what part of the countryside, etc. Elena (our trip designer) was very patient with me as we worked out just the right itinerary.”