Santa Barbara, Solvang and Hearst Castle Day Trip from Los Angeles

Location:Los Angeles, California
Duration:12 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:3857CACOAST

From USD $149.00 View price calendar

Experience spectacular views and awe-inspiring sights along the California coast! You can enjoy one of the world's most scenic coastal drives on this day trip from Los Angeles. As you journey along the beautiful California coast, you’ll visit Santa Barbara's harbor, beaches and picturesque Spanish Mission, and see the quaint Danish village of Solvang. You’ll also visit the magnificent Hearst Castle, home of famed newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst. This is a day trip that will live long in your memory!

Highlights

Full-day trip from Los Angeles
Scenic tour of the Southern and Central California coasts
Visit Santa Barbara and see the Spanish Mission
Stroll through Solvang, an authentic Danish town
Tour Hearst Castle
Entertaining and informative commentary from your tour guide
Air-conditioned transportation in a deluxe van or bus

Step outside the greater Los Angeles area and visit three of Southern California’s most celebrated places! You’ll leave LA in the morning, heading north along the Pacific Coast to your first stop, Solvang, a quaint Danish town in the middle of the Santa Ynes Valley, featured prominently in the acclaimed movie Sideways. You’ll be delighted by Solvang's Danish architecture and the Little Mermaid statue, based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This is a replica of the iconic statue in Copenhagen. Finally, browse the Danish bakeries and shops before returning to your coach.

Next, you’ll drive to Hearst Castle. This unforgettable tour takes you through William Randolph Hearst’s notoriously opulent estate, famous as much for its guests as its décor. A favorite of the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Hearst Castle is filled with art treasures and architecture from around the world – you’ll see Greek vases from 800 BC next to rare oriental carpets and magnificent statuary. Invitations to Hearst Castle were highly coveted in the 20s and 30s, so be sure to take pictures of the castle and its riches to prove you were there.

From there, your road trip travels to Santa Barbara. Here, you’ll tour Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Spanish Mission that gives the town its name, and learn how these Spanish religious centers were essential to settling the entire state of California. You’ll see the Santa Barbara harbor and have the opportunity to take photos of the beautiful beaches before continuing on your tour.

Following your time in Santa Barbara, you’ll board the coach for the scenic drive back to Los Angeles. It will be the perfect relaxing end to your full-day trip along the California coast.

Schedule Details

Hearst Castle, California

Departs:

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Departure Point: Culver City, just east of Santa Monica Departure Time:

7:00am

Duration:

12 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Live commentary on board
Admission to Hearst Castle
Transport by air-conditioned coach
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats are not available
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
Adult pricing applies to all other travelers
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
The tour of Mission Santa Barbara is not guaranteed

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