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5-Day / 4-Night Camping AdventureMeet new friends & explore the rugged, scenic California coast on a Green Tortoise bus!
https://greentortoise.com/coastal-explorer-5-day-california-adventure/
Day 1
Get to know your travel companions as we head south along California’s stunning coast on the Pacific Coast Highway. Wander the quaint downtown of Half Moon Bay. Then, we’ll hit the beach in Santa Cruz. You can get an adrenaline rush on the Giant Dipper, one of the oldest roller coasters in the US, or check out the Surfing Museum.
Camp Night
Optional Swim / Showers Available
Day 2
In Monterey, stroll along beloved Cannery Row, wander around Fisherman’s Wharf, or visit the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. This city made famous by John Steinbeck, an American author, has charm and a rich history to explore. Afterwards, a scenic drive along the Big Sur coastline delights every traveler! It brings us to our campsite among the enchanting Coastal Redwoods.
Camp Night
Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner
Optional Swim / Showers Available
Day 3
Today, you’ll have the chance to wade into the Pacific Ocean at San Simeon State Park. You may choose to tour the antiquated Hearst Castle. Watch the endless horizon go by as the road winds along the ocean cliffside to Ventura. Along the way, admire the local elephant seal colony residing on the coast.
Tonight, fall asleep to the sound of waves lapping on the shore near our beachside campsite.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch
Optional Swim
Day 4
Take an unforgettable ferry ride to the Channel Islands. Poise your camera for the chance to snap photos of dolphins, whales and other marine life. The day is spent exploring the unique biology of the remarkable islands. Hike over rolling hills and meander through farm houses restored from the Spanish colonization in the early 19th century. Alternatively, you may choose to stay shoreside and spend a day relaxing on the beach in Ventura, California. This evening, we’ll meander the palm-lined streets of historic downtown Santa Barbara.
Custom Sleeper Coach Drive Night
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch
Day 5
We wake up in yet another off the beaten path national park! Turn your gaze towards the skies, as Pinnacles National Park is home to a treasured and recovering species, the California Condor. This morning, take a hike towards the park’s rock monuments and adventure into cool talus caves.
The journey ends right back where we began in San Francisco. Say farewell to our new adventure pals. Until next time!
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Green Tortoise Hostel San Francisco, 494 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133-4515, United States,San Francisco, California
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