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. Welcome to California Dreaming! 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. Peggy Coonley will be on hand to greet everyone. We will select one of the many chef owned bistros to sample both California cuisine and California wines.D

This morning you 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  many ways to explore San Francisco.  A visit to The Presidio National park, shopping in Union Square,  or Ghiradelli. San Francisco is culturally diverse and offers a variety of 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 your choices for wandering and exploring.A boat ride across San Francisco Bay is always fun on a sunny California day from Fisherman's Wharf. B/L

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 and the infamous long running Beach Blanket Babylon Show.  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 private 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 on The Monterey Peninsula, we will sample all that this spectacular coastal region offers. The shops, galleries, and beautiful Carmel beach are close and tonight dinner at one of Carmel's finest chef owned restaurants will be a delight of California cuisine to try.  B/D

This morning we will visit the historical  1770 Carmel Mission for a guided tour followed by a naturalist's walk at the magnificent coastal 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. Plenty of time to shop this afternoon. B/L

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 easy walking and photo opportunities. We will stop at the well known coastal gem, Nepenthe, located in the heart of Big Sur country before leaving this region for a glass of wine. Returning to Carmel for  one more glorious Pacific sunset at Carmel beach. We gather this evening for our farewell dinner. B/D

You will depart for flights home either from Monterey or 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.

$2995.00 shared accommodation /private accomodation $3495.00

This seven day trip includes; 6 nights luxe accomodations, 3 nights in the heart of San Francisco, 3 nights in Carmel by The Sea, walking tour in San Francisco, tickets for Beach Blanket Babylon, Napa  wine tours and wine samplings, coastal journey to Carmel by the Sea, including  tour at Filoli,  and Carmel Mission, all breakfasts, three lunches  and three varied fine dining experiences. Traveling to Big Sur and the coastal Redwoods.

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