You will arrive at San Francisco Intl Airport and transfer to our boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco the charming city by the bay.  After checking in, you may want to catch a cable car ride or walk about the neighborhood before we all gather together for dinner this evening. We will select one of the many chef owned bistros to sample both California cuisine and California wines. D

This morning we will tour the city together with our native guide and capture the essence and colors tucked into the many neighborhoods which comprise San Francisco.   This afternoon offers lots to do. A visit to The Presidio National park, shopping in Union Square, Nob Hill or Ghiradelli.San  Francisco is culturally diverse and offers us numerous ways to spend our time.A visit to the Asian Musuem , the views from Nob Hill , or tea at  The Japanese Tea Gardens are a few of our choices for wandering and exploring.  B/L

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, we will drive north toward the heart of  wine country and sample a selection of award winning wines of California in Sonoma.  We will enjoy lunch in historic Sonoma  before returning to San Francisco this evening.  B/L

Pack your bags today as we depart San Francisco and travel south towards Carmel and the exquisite Monterey Peninsula. We will stop enroute at Filoli, a pirvate property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and enjoy a House and Garden tour.  We will drive on the scenic  Pacific Coast highway, and wind along 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach  before arriving in charming Carmel by the Sea with its storybook cottages.   Upon arrival in Carmel, we will sample all that this spectacular coastal region offers.  Our luxe accomodations are nestled amongst  one of the infamous golf courses, You may wish to enjoy  a spa treatment for your relaxation.The shops, galleries, and beautiful Carmel beach are close and tonight you can enjoy dinner at one of Carmel's finest chef owned restaurants.  B

This morning  you may wish to rise early and see the Pacific sunrise at the beach before going out to the historical  1770 Carmel Mission for a guided tour followed by a naturalist's walk with the park ranger at the magnificent Point Lobos State Park. We will return to Carmel for an afternoon of  walking amidst the art and architecture. Visit the Ansel Adams Gallery or walk along the shore to Carmel Point where the river meets the sea.    B

Today we will leave Carmel early for a full day in, and around, Big Sur.   A visit to Julia Pfeiffer Redwood Forest will offer us varied magnificent walking opportunities.   We will also explore the neighboring pristine beaches – maybe even spotting some of the migrating whales offshore.   Lunch will be savoured at the spectacular coastal gem, Nepenthe, located in the heart of Big Sur country.   We will return to Carmel  in time for our farewell dinner and strolling the village and one more Pacific sunset at Carmel beach. B/L/D

We depart early for San Francisco Intl Airport with enduring memories of the diverse city of San Francisco, a sampler of California wine country, the enchantment of the Monterey Peninsula and the majestic coastline of Big Sur.   B

Our itineraries are thoughtfully crafted to provide you with the best experiences in travel wherever we go.   The itinerary gives you a generous idea of what to look forward to and what to plan on.   There will be spontaneous elements that will happen as we travel.   You will add the rest when letting the essence of serendipity weave a rich tapestry of memories long after we all have said goodbye.   Serendipity Traveler offers you personal service, unparalleled value, and exceptionally fine travel.

$2395.00 double shared accommodation /private room $2995.00

This seven day  trip includes; 6 nights luxe accomodations, walking tour in San Francisco,  wine tour and wine sampling in Sonoma, coastal journey to Carmel, including Filoli, all breakfasts, 3 lunches  and 2 varied fine dining experiences and the Big Sur and Redwood Coastal  explorations. All transportation from our San Francisco hotel throughout the week including your return to the San Francisco airport from Carmel by the Sea.

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