38Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Wake up on the West Coast©2009 Google -Map data ©2009 Tele AtlasSan Francisco to Los Angeles There's plenty to see and do in California. Whether you are the outdoortype or shopaholic, you'll find more than enough to keep you entertained.Choose from remote wilderness, monster roller coasters, culturallysignificant landmarks, intriguing exhibitions, or endangered animals. Youwon't be disappointed.The Great Open RoadDriving in California is very easy and a wonderful way to enjoy the breathtakingscenery. There are certain cities that you will not need a car to get around and thereare some whereby it is very necessary. In our opinion, you will not need to take a carin San Francisco. Being a very walk-able city it has good public transportation thatprovides easy access from the Wharf to downtown. Besides this, most hotels in SanFrancisco will charge a parking fee locally so you are better off having a transfer onarrival and taking the city in at your own pace while getting over the jet lag. On the other end of the scale, Los Angeles is a city that is very spread out and youwould ultimately enjoy the freedom that a car can provide for easy access from thebeach areas, to shopping, to Disneyland.Driving TipsHere are some traveling tips. Highway 1 - Pacific Coast Highway - PCH - all are thesame road. Highway 101 meets Highway 1 at some points (ie San Luis Obispo and SantaBarbara) so make sure you browse over your map before checking out from your hotel.If you are driving between San Francisco and Los Angeles, our recommendation is totake PCH ( Highway 1) for the stunning coastal scenery. Endeavor to start a Californiaholiday from San Francisco and travel south. When leaving the city you are driving onthe ocean side of the road and down the coast whereas driving in the oppositedirection you are obviously heading North and the view is across the road whereoncoming traffic can obstruct of your views.This drive takes approximately 8 hours on the Highway 1. If you are in a hurry analternative road would be Highway 101. But why miss the stunning coastline scenery. Stopinto the Aquarium in Monterey or Nepenthe Indian Art Gallery in Big Sur for a cup of tea. Why not consider stopping off at one of the following areas:-San Simeonlocated just below Big Sur is the home of Hearst Castle. A 5 minutejourney will put you in the rustic cozy town of Cambria. The Best place to overnight isthe Best Western Cavalier Ocean Front. Californiahas many old Spanish Missions all down its coast. San Luis Obispo andSanta Barbara hosts some of the most beautiful missions with lovely gardens andwalks. In San Luis Obispo you can wander down Higuera Ave for some shopping orexperience their farmers market (on Thursdays) where you can taste some homemadechili and barbequed ribs cooked right on the street. Santa Barbara is the most desirable location for California natives. TV stars drive hoursdaily to live in this paradise. Besides the stunning Mission, it has one of the finest beachesin California as well as top class shopping on State Street. You must try one of theamazing Mexican restaurants for their Margaritas and chips and salsa (all you can eat).Because the mountains meet the sea Between San Francisco and Los Angeles,accommodations available can be limited during certain times of the year. Thereforewe do recommend pre-booking your accommodation in advance where possible. Approximate distances in Miles CitySan Monterey/San San Luis Santa LosHunt.LagunaSanFranciscoCarmelSimeonObispoBarbaraAngelesBeachBeachDiegoSan Francisco-125215198337382420432502Monterey/Carmel125-96143248343382393463San Simeon21596-38144238273239358San Luis Obispo19814338-106201236252321Santa Barbara337248144106-95130125215Los Angeles38234323820195-3644120Huntington Beach42038227323613036-2293Laguna Beach4323932392521254422-67San Diego5024633583212151209367-

39Alcatraz and San Francisco City TourCombine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit toAlcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco!You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone'sfavorite city, in addition to a scenic ferry ride to AlcatrazIsland for an audio walking tour.Likely to Sell-out! Alcatraz regularly sells out weeks inadvance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.The San Francisco City Tour begins with a drive along thefamous waterfront for views of San Francisco Bay andAlcatraz Island. Photo stops are made at the Golden GateBridge, Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks (weatherpermitting).Some of the highlights you will see on this San FranciscoCity Tour include:
Chinatown
Fisherman's Wharf
Victorian homes
Palace of Fine Arts
North Beach
Presidio National Park
Awe-inspiring views of Alcatraz and the Pacific Ocean Duration: 6 hoursIncludes:
San Francisco city tour
Ferry boat to Alcatraz Island
Walking tour of Alcatraz 'Cell Block' and audio tape
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by air-conditioned coach Price per person from Adult ?57/Child ?38Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods,Giant Redwoods and SausalitoDay TripContrast the brutal austerity of Alcatraz with the sheer beautyof Muir Woods and Sausalito on this enthralling day trip fromSan Francisco. It's a whole day of contrasts: from catchingthe ferry to Alcatraz Island and driving across the Golden GateBridge, to walking through a forest of giant redwoods andrelaxing in the picturesque village of Sausalito.Likely to Sell-out! Alcatraz regularly sells out weeks inadvance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.Includes:
Tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito
Admission to Muir Woods
Walking tour of Alcatraz 'Cell Block' and audio tape
Hotel pickup and drop off Duration: 7 hoursPrice per person from Adult ?57/Child ?37San Francisco City PassFor the best deal in San Francisco, gofor the CityPass! Your pass to the City bythe Bay includes tickets to world-renowned attractions, discounts and seven days' unlimiteduse of San Francisco's cable cars and Muni public transport.This is the best way for you to save time and money. Eachticket booklet is packed with useful information, includinghours of operation, contact and transportation information,and insider tips.Prices From: ?49.00 Adult /?30.00 Child San Francisco Super ShuttleTransferGet to your hotel efficiently and effectively - nowaiting for cabs or spending a fortune ontransfers.This shared ride door-to-door ground transportation has beenoperating for over 25 years. Today, it is the premier sharedride provider in the United States. Each day, over 200,000guests use this door-to-door service - that is almost sevenmillion guests each year. One way transfer from SanFrancisco Airport to Downtown ?13.00 oneway.Napa and Sonoma WineCountry TourIf you love wine, you won't want to miss the chance to visitthe famous Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries on a day tripfrom San Francisco! You'll taste wines from North America'spremium wine country, learn how the wines are made, andenjoy lovely vistas of rolling hills dotted with vineyards.This wine tasting tour will take you from San Francisco toNapa and Sonoma regions for you to experience the finestwine in northern California. Once you reach the historic wineregions, you'll visit a mix of boutique and large-scale wineries,with approximately an hour of traveling between wineries.Duration: 8 hoursIncludes:
Guided tour
Hotel pickup and drop off
Wine tasting Price per person from Adults ?54/Child ?31The Napa ValleyAlcatrazCheck out our full range of attractions available on www.americanholidays.comA beautiful city of icons that includes the gleaming Golden Gate Bridge, andinfamous Island, clanking cable cars, and roller-coaster streets. San Franciscois a unique blend of youthful exuberance and old world sophistication. Thecity boasts a dazzling array of world-class museums, restaurants andneighborhoods with their own distinct personality. There are more reasonsthan ever to leave your heart in San Francisco.San Francisco