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  to the waterfront or walk  about the neighborhood or just slow down before we all gather together for a festive 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,  or Ghiradelli. San Francisco is culturally diverse and offers us numerous ways to spend our days.A visit to the Asian Museum , the views from Nob Hill , or tea at  The Japanese Tea Gardens are a few of our choices for wandering and exploring.A boat ride across San Francisco Bay is always fun on a sunny California day.   B

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, we will drive north toward the heart of California wine country and sample a selection of award winning California wines in Napa.  We stop to enjoy lunch amidst the vineyards and stroll the town with its galleries, and shops  before returning to the lights of San Francisco this evening.  B/L

Pack your bags today as we depart San Francisco and travel south towards idyllic Carmel by the Sea 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 continue 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 .The shops, galleries, and beautiful Carmel beach are handy and tonight dinner at one of Carmel's finest chef owned restaurants will be scrumptous..  B/ L

This morning we will visit the historical  1770 Carmel Mission for a guided tour followed by a naturalist's walk at the magnificent Point Lobos State Park. We will return to Carmel for a leisurely afternoon of meandering amidst the art and architecture. Visit the Ansel Adams Gallery or walk along the shore to Carmel Point where the river meets the sea. Savour the sea and the majestic coastline that surrounds you here.   B

Today we will leave Carmel early for a full day in, and around, pristine Big Sur.   A visit to Julia Pfeiffer Redwood Forest will offer us varied magnificent gentle walking opportunities and a picnic lunch before we head to the nearby beach for a walk by the sea. We will stop at the spectacular coastal gem, Nepenthe, located in the heart of Big Sur country for a glass of wine before leaving this region. Returning to Carmel  in time for our farewell dinner, and one more Pacific sunset at Carmel beach. B,D

You depart Carmel for San Francisco Intl Airport independently 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 still California Dreaming.  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.

$2795.00 double shared accommodation /private accomodation $3195.00

This seven day trip includes; 6 nights luxe accomodations, walking tour in San Francisco,  wine tour and wine sampling in Napa, coastal journey to Carmel by the Sea, including tour at Filoli, all breakfasts, 3 lunches  and 3 varied fine dining experiences. Travel to Big Sur and Redwoods. All Coastal explorations.

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