CALIFORNIA COAST SELF-DRIVE • 14 NIGHTS • 2 ADULTS
Pacific Coast Highway — San Francisco to Las Vegas
Experience the most dramatic coastal drive in California on a 14-night self-drive adventure with VISTA. Travel from San Francisco down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway through Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Huntington Beach and San Diego, before collecting your car and heading inland to Las Vegas for a 4-night stay. Includes return Delta flights from London Heathrow, 10 days’ car hire with no one-way drop-off fees, and 1 night in San Francisco before the drive begins.
Tour operator: VISTA
Saving: Exclusive VISTA self-drive package rate
Local tax / resort fees: Various local taxes & resort fees apply and are payable locally on arrival
Deposit: £49pp low deposit followed by 19 weekly direct debit payments of £110pp
Flights: Delta Airlines from London Heathrow (LHR). Includes 1 piece of hold luggage per person. Details TBC.
San Francisco to Las Vegas
A 14-night self-drive journey along California’s Pacific Coast Highway — San Francisco, Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, San Diego, then inland to Las Vegas.
10 Days’ Car Hire Included
Includes 10 days’ intermediate car hire (Kia K4 or similar) with one-way drop-off fee included, plus 1 driver. Collect in San Francisco, drop off in Las Vegas.
Flexible Direct Debit
Secure your trip with a £49pp low deposit, followed by 19 weekly direct debit payments of £110pp. Travel insurance from £106pp. Peace of Mind Guarantee included.
YOUR SELF-DRIVE ADVENTURE
The most dramatic coastal drive in California.
From the Golden Gate Bridge to the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip, follow the legendary Pacific Coast Highway through some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery. Enjoy relaxed seaside towns, classic SoCal vibes, and unforgettable stops at Big Sur, Bixby Creek Bridge, McWay Falls, Santa Monica Pier, and Coronado Island.
With VISTA, your 14-night itinerary includes 10 hand-picked 3-star hotels, 10 days’ car hire with no one-way drop-off fees, and return Delta flights from London Heathrow. Pay just £49pp low deposit, then 19 weekly direct debit payments of £110pp — and travel with the reassurance of the VISTA Peace of Mind Guarantee.
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Your self-drive itinerary
Day 1: Arrive San Francisco International Airport — take the BART train into the city, check into hotel
Day 2: San Francisco highlights — Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge; collect car hire and drive to Monterey
Day 3: Short drive to Carmel-by-the-Sea; afternoon scenic drive through Big Sur, Bixby Creek Bridge & McWay Falls
Day 4: Drive the Big Sur coastline (~3 hrs without stops) — arrive in Morro Bay
Day 5: Short scenic drive south to Pismo Beach
Day 6: Drive ~2 hrs to Santa Barbara — explore Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Mission & State Street
Day 7: Drive ~1.5 hrs to Santa Monica — Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach & Malibu drive
Day 8: Visit Griffith Observatory, Hollywood & Beverly Hills
Day 9: Drive ~1 hr to Huntington Beach — beach pier walk & relaxed coastal evening
Day 10: Drive ~1.5–2 hrs to San Diego — Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter & Coronado Island
Days 11–14: Depart San Diego; drive 4.5–5 hrs to Las Vegas; return car at Las Vegas International Airport before checking in at Excalibur Hotel for 4 nights
Day 15: Make own way to Las Vegas International Airport for return flight home
Your Itinerary Gallery
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package highlights
Experience The Most Dramatic Coastal Drive in California
Enjoy Scenic Coastal Beauty
Explore Relaxed Seaside Towns
Feel the Classic SoCal Vibes
14 Nights at various 3* Accommodation
1 Night — 3* Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco
1 Night — 3* The Monterey Hotel, Monterey
1 Night — 3* Coachman’s Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, Carmel
1 Night — 3* Hampton Inn, Morro Bay
1 Night — 3* Shore Cliff Hotel, Pismo Beach
1 Night — 3* Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
2 Nights — 3* SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica
1 Night — 3* Best Western Harbour Inn & Suites, Huntington Beach
1 Night — 3* The Sofia Hotel, San Diego
4 Nights — 3* Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Return Delta flights from London Heathrow (LHR)
1 piece of hold luggage per person included
10 Days’ Car Hire — Intermediate (Kia K4 or similar)
Car hire with no one-way drop-off fees — 1 driver included
Pick-up: 05 Mar 27 — San Francisco, Union Square
Drop-off: Las Vegas on arrival
Peace of Mind Guarantee from VISTA
Travel insurance available from £106pp
HOTEL INFORMATION
Tour information & hotel details
3* Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco — 1 Night • Destination fee: USD $40.75 per accommodation, per night
3* The Monterey Hotel — 1 Night • No resort fee or other mandatory fees
3* Coachman’s Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, Carmel — 1 Night • No resort fee or other mandatory fees
3* Hampton Inn, Morro Bay — 1 Night • $35 US Dollar payable on arrival
3* Shore Cliff Hotel, Pismo Beach — 1 Night • Resort fee $40 per room per night
3* Best Western Plus Santa Barbara — 1 Night • No resort fee
3* SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica — 2 Nights • No resort fee
3* Best Western Harbour Inn & Suite, Huntington Beach — 1 Night • No resort fee
3* The Sofia Hotel, San Diego — 1 Night • Resort fee: $19.07 per room, nightly
3* Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas — 4 Nights • Estimated total taxes & fees $204.08 US Dollar payable on arrival
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Terms, conditions & important information
Prices shown are based on £2,139 per person, based on 2 adults sharing. Departure date: 4th March 2027. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) with Delta Air Lines. Tour operator: VISTA.
Itinerary: 15 Days / 14 Nights — Various 3* Accommodation, Self-Drive, 2 adults.
Flights:
• Outbound: 04 Mar 27 — LHR 11:50 → SFO 14:50
• Return: 18 Mar 27 — LAS 23:20 → LHR 16:15 (+1)
Local tax & resort fees: Various local taxes and resort fees apply and are payable locally on arrival. See hotel information section for individual hotel fees.
Car hire: 10 days’ intermediate car hire (Kia K4 or similar) — 2/4 Doors, Automatic, A/C. Inclusive rate, 1 driver, includes one-way fee. Pick up 05 Mar 27 San Francisco (Union Square). Drop off on arrival in Las Vegas.
Payment plan: £49pp low deposit followed by 19 weekly direct debit payments of £110pp.
Travel insurance: Add comprehensive travel insurance to this booking from £106 per person.
Peace of Mind Guarantee: Included with every VISTA booking.
Day-by-day itinerary:
• Day 1: Arrive San Francisco — BART train into city, check in
• Day 2: San Francisco highlights — Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge; collect car & drive to Monterey
• Day 3: Carmel-by-the-Sea; Big Sur, Bixby Creek Bridge & McWay Falls
• Day 4: Drive Big Sur coastline — arrive Morro Bay
• Day 5: Drive south to Pismo Beach
• Day 6: Drive to Santa Barbara — Stearns Wharf, Mission, State Street
• Day 7: Drive to Santa Monica — Pier, Venice Beach, Malibu
• Day 8: Griffith Observatory, Hollywood & Beverly Hills
• Day 9: Drive to Huntington Beach — pier walk & coastal evening
• Day 10: Drive to San Diego — Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado Island
• Days 11–14: Drive to Las Vegas; drop off car; check in to Excalibur Hotel & Casino for 4 nights
• Day 15: Make own way to Las Vegas International Airport for return flight home
Hotel details & resort fees:
• 3* Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco — 1 night (Starlet Queen, RO) — Destination fee: USD $40.75 per accommodation, per night
• 3* The Monterey Hotel, Monterey — 1 night (King, RO) — No resort fee
• 3* Coachman’s Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, Carmel — 1 night (Double Deluxe, BB) — No resort fee
• 3* Hampton Inn, Morro Bay — 1 night (Double King, BB) — $35 US Dollar payable on arrival
• 3* Shore Cliff Hotel, Pismo Beach — 1 night (Oceanfront Signature Room, RO) — Resort fee $40 per room per night
• 3* Best Western Plus Santa Barbara — 1 night (One Bed, RO) — No resort fee
• 3* SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica — 2 nights (King Room, BB) — No resort fee
• 3* Best Western Harbour Inn & Suite, Huntington Beach — 1 night (King Harbour View, BB) — No resort fee
• 3* The Sofia Hotel, San Diego — 1 night (Queen Bed, RO) — Resort fee: $19.07 per room, nightly
• 3* Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas — 4 nights (Royal Tower Two Queen, RO) — Estimated total taxes & fees $204.08 US Dollar payable on arrival
Standard operator terms and conditions apply. Prices are correct at the time of publication but may be withdrawn or altered without notice.