The perfect gateway to the Napa Valley Wine region.
See California your way
With vibrant San Francisco, glitzy LA and laid-back San Diego, California is such a varied state why stay in one city? Combine two or more places, so you can make the most of every experience and enjoy twice the holiday.
San Francisco
The mother of counterculture and bucket-list American destination.
Los Angeles
The bustling city of myth, legend, and spirit.
San Diego
Year-round sunshine, great surfing and home of craft beer in the US.
What if finding adventure again was in California?
The iconic cities of San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and San Diego each offer a totally different Californian experience, from the glamour of Hollywood to offbeat and bohemian. But they all have one thing in common – the laidback beach life is never far away.
For its stunning coastline, San Francisco’s dramatic peninsula won’t disappoint. The hilly streets provide striking glimpses of the sparkling bay and the famed Pacific Coast highway creates one of the most scenic drives. For its booming economy, San Jose offers a glimpse into Silicon Valley’s wealth. It is also an ideal gateway to the forests and mountains of Yosemite National Park. For its vibrant social scene, Santa Monica’s lively promenade is the place to go, while the up-and-coming West Hollywood – with its hip designer boutiques, sidewalk cafes and renowned Sunset Strip always delivers. For its beaches, San Diego has the best summer climate – perfect for taking full advantage of limitless water sports and a unique surf-inspired culture. For its family-friendly vibe, kids will love to get up close with sea lions, dolphins, beluga whales and turtles at the SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. And for its incredible landscape - the wild splendour and towering forests of redwoods or the epic grandeur of the Southern Californian deserts will always satisfy.
Discover Los Angeles
Find out how Jane rediscovers her sense of adventure exploring Los Angeles.
San Francisco
Watch Callum abandon his British reserve as he explores alternative San Francisco.
San Diego
Find out how Henry and Carmen, stressed by London life, rediscover their balance in San Diego.
Customise your California trip
Tour The Golden state with 900 miles of coastline and everything from verdant vineyards to one of the hottest places in the world. San Francisco with its timeless cable cars, Los Angeles and the glamour of Hollywood to San Diego where stunning beaches await for you.
Los Angeles is a city bustling with myth, legend, and spirit. Hollywood glamour sits aside liberal, laissez-faire creativity, where independent venues rival their glitzy, showbiz counterparts.
San Francisco
San Francisco’s dramatic peninsula won’t disappoint. The hilly streets provide striking glimpses of the sparkling bay and the famed Pacific Coast highway creates one of the most scenic drives.
San Diego
San Diego has the best summer climate, perfect for taking full advantage of limitless water sports and a unique surf-inspired culture, and wild splendour boasting towering forests of redwoods.
California fly-drive holidays
San Jose and Oakland both offer an ideal gateway for exploring the very best California has to offer. From the sights of the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, to the stunning Yosemite National Park, and Napa Valley wine region.
The best way to see the wide array of California's offerings is on a fly-drive holiday. Scenic Highway 1 stretches from the cool fog of San Francisco to the warm sunshine of Los Angeles. While Highway 395 showcases the amazing contrast between fiery Death Valley's deserts and the crisp alpine air of Mammoth Lakes. Take Highway 405 from Los Angeles to San Diego and head straight to the beautiful beach neighbourhood of La Jolla. Or take the epic 101 from San Jose all the way down to LA and Pasadena.
The whole family will enjoy a trip to the original Disneyland® or go behind the scenes at Universal Studios Hollywood®. You’ll be spoilt for choice in San Diego, with SeaWorld® and Entertainment Park, LEGOLAND® and San Diego Zoo all vying for your attention. In San Francisco take a trip to Golden Gate Park, it has a multitude of attractions including The Koret Children’s Quarter, with its merry-go-round and playground or you can rent a paddle boat at Stowe Lake. In San Jose take a trip The Tech Museum of Innovation.
A forward thinking attitude and a love of the good life is always evident in California and luxury hotels provide an opulent oasis of calm. Some of our favourites include the distinguished Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, the sumptuous splendour of the Lodge at Torrey Pines in San Diego and the uncompromising attention to detail experienced at the Fairmont San Francisco. California’s diversity and emphasis on natural produce has also resulted in one of the most exciting food and wine scenes in the world.
Built on a history of chasing dreams and seizing opportunity, California knows how to cater for all tastes and budgets. We have carefully selected a wide range of great value for money hotels, the Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove is perfectly located close to Disneyland. The Sheraton Mission Valley is within easy reach of San Diego Zoo and Seaworld®, and Cova is in the heart of San Francisco, near the famous Union Square.
The desire to look good and feel great means that there are spas to suit every taste and budget from natural hot springs to opulent celebrity hangouts. Our spa hotels offer the perfect place to start – W Hollywood in Los Angeles, Palomar San Diego and The Westin St Francis in San Francisco all offer blissful treatments to restore and revive you.
