San Diego, Pacific ease
Begin with a private coastal welcome, refined beachfront hospitality and a day of architecture, sailing or exceptional Mexican-Californian food.
The Pacific coast, with time for the wild interior
California, Coast & Giant Forests
The journey
A privately supported journey from San Diego to San Francisco, combining the Pacific road with Sequoia, Yosemite and California's most compelling tables and stays.
Drive when the road is the experience; hand over the keys when it is not. ELEGANS balances freedom with private guides, remarkable hotels and every difficult detail resolved.
Duration13 nights
Best timeMay to October
Travel stylePrivately supported self-drive or chauffeured journey
AccommodationCoastal hotels & national-park lodges
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Los Angeles, privately edited
Travel north for a city route shaped around design, film, art or food, with private access replacing the usual checklist.
Sequoia, among giants
Turn inland towards the giant forest, where a private naturalist reveals the landscape at quieter hours and a beautiful lodge slows the pace.
Yosemite in depth
Continue into the valley for privately guided walks, high-country viewpoints and unhurried time beyond the most visited stops.
Big Sur, the great coastal road
Return to the Pacific and follow Highway 1 as conditions allow, with a cliffside stay and time to stop whenever the view deserves it.
San Francisco
Finish with two private city days through neighbourhoods, collections and tables, plus an optional day in wine country.
Departure
Private airport transfer or a seamless extension into Napa, Sonoma, Lake Tahoe or the American West.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- San Diego, Los Angeles, Big Sur and San Francisco
- Private naturalist guiding in Sequoia and Yosemite
- A premium grand-tourer or private chauffeur throughout
- Coastal tables, design stays and routes timed beyond peak traffic
Included with ELEGANS
- 13 nights in hand-selected luxury accommodation
- Daily breakfast and five curated dining experiences
- Premium vehicle, one-way fees and private transfers as described
- Private guiding in the cities and national parks
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Fuel, parking and traffic penalties on self-drive arrangements
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals and park activities not specifically described