California Driving Tour: Coastal Scenery and Urban Exploration
8 cities |
19 attraction(s) |
total distance 1027
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Day1: San Francisco
3 attraction(s) ·
8 km
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco and also a modern engineering marvel. The bridge is approximately 2,737.4 meters long, 27.5 meters wide, and 227.4 meters high, spanning across the Golden Gate Strait and connecting San Francisco and Marin County. After four years of construction and costing 35.5 million dollars, the bridge became an excellent example of design and engineering. The Golden Gate Bridge features an international orange vibrant appearance, which can still be easily seen on top of the bridge even on foggy days.
7
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2
Fisherman's Wharf is a historical and cultural landmark in San Francisco, and its reputation is well known. The wharf is located within the range from Ghirardelli Square to Pier 35, with Pier 39 being the most lively. Visitors can wander around various specialty shops and restaurants around Pier 39, and also have the opportunity to admire the adorable seals and enjoy the stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. This is a must-see attraction in San Francisco.
2
km
3
Lombard Street is one of the famous tourist attractions in San Francisco. Due to its eight sharp turns in a short section of road, the scenery is adorned with green plants and flowers along the road, creating a beautiful and pleasant view. Local Chinese people call it the "Crooked Flower Street", which has become one of the must-visit attractions for tourists.
Day2: Monterey
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
Monterey Bay Aquarium was established in 1984 and is a popular tourist attraction. The iconic feature of the aquarium is the California sea otter, and there are also many new members to explore such as seahorses. In addition, the aquarium showcases various tropical fish and other marine life loved by visitors. Daily activities include fixed performances and animal feeding times, where the audience can experience the interaction between caretakers and penguins, learn about their living environment and conservation status.
Day3: Monterey > Carmel by the Sea
2 attraction(s) ·
5 km
Day4: Carmel by the Sea > Monterey County
2 attraction(s) ·
34 km
Day5: San Luis Obispo County
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate.
Day6: Los Angeles
3 attraction(s) ·
9 km
1
The Hollywood Sign is located on the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, California, and is a famous landmark and cultural symbol. It consists of eight white capital letters, with a total length of 45 feet (14 meters), originally displayed on a local real estate project billboard in 1923. Although it has undergone many pranks and damages in the past, it is now protected and maintained with a security system installed. The Hollywood Sign is maintained by a revered non-profit organization, the Hollywood Sign Trust. While the mountainous terrain makes the sign appear wave-like from ground level, the letters are parallel when viewed from a certain height. It is a frequent scene in films and television productions, and similar signs exist in many countries.
4
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2
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is actually located on the pedestrian walkways on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard, stretching about 1.3 miles from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue. The avenue was first built in 1958, with 1500 stars representing celebrities from various fields such as film, TV, radio, theater, and music. Since 1968, new stars have been continuously added and there are now over 2500 stars.
5
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3
Universal Studios Hollywood is a theme park located in the downtown area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the shopping pedestrian street of Universal CityWalk. It is an entertainment city where amusement facilities and movie/TV shooting studios are integrated. You can step into the movies here, experience the excitement and excitement with famous animated characters and action heroes. The most popular special projects include adventuring with Harry Potter, riding the Transformers 3D roller coaster, exploring the secrets of Hollywood movie production, experiencing the Kong 360 degree 3D adventure, and riding virtual roller coasters with Minions and The Simpsons for thrills and laughter. In addition, you can visit the "Special Effects Stage" to learn the secrets behind the scenes of making movies, or explore with Shrek and Donkey. Hollywood Universal Studios, here, the charm of the movie is everywhere, waiting for you to explore.
Day7: Los Angeles > Santa Monica
3 attraction(s) ·
23 km
1
Located at the top of Hollywood Hills, the observatory has a panoramic view where visitors can view the Los Angeles cityscape and the brilliant stars in the sky at night. The observatory's science exhibit displays many photographs of astrophysics, giving visitors a glimpse into the mysteries of the universe. In addition, at the top of the observatory, there is a giant 12-inch telescope that provides the public and travelers with an infinite charm to observe the stars.
9
km
2
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has a rich and diverse collection, attracting millions of visitors each year. The museum houses up to 100,000 artworks, spanning various forms of art from ancient to contemporary. In addition to regularly exhibiting artworks, the museum also hosts events such as films and concerts. The Tutankhamun exhibit is one of the most popular exhibits in the museum. In 1978, the exhibition attracted 1.2 million visitors, while the 2005 exhibition only lasted 137 days and still drew nearly one million visitors.
15
km
3
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities.
Day8: San Diego
2 attraction(s) ·
4 km
1
San Diego Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, covering 100 acres and located between hills and green forests with advanced animal management facilities. More than 800 species of animals live here, including rare species such as cheetahs, muskoxen, grizzly bears, and flamingos. The "Panda exhibit" is the most popular place, attracting hundreds of visitors every day. The pandas here are brought from China and the exhibit is located in the center of the zoo. Visitors can tour the entire park by bus or skyfari cable car. In addition to animals, it is also famous for its subtropical plant community. There are also exciting animal performances every day, so remember to participate in the activities at the designated time for a close encounter with the animals!
4
km
2
The Midway Aircraft Carrier is one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in world history and one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in US Navy history. She has experienced World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Desert Storm action. The ship was decommissioned in 1992 and has become a living history in San Diego by the sea. The tour for visitors would last for 3-4 hours, where they can see crew rest rooms, control rooms, onboard prisons, and pilot preparation rooms. In addition, 29 wartime fighters are exhibited on the deck. After the visit, tourists can go to the nearby "Kiss of Victory" statue to commemorate the victory of World War II and to mourn the spirit of exchanging death for peace.
Day9: San Diego
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
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Day10: San Diego > Los Angeles
2 attraction(s) ·
180 km
