Our Caravan California coast travel blog includes informative articles about what to see and things to do when vacationing along the California coast. Learn more about Carmel by the Sea and Cannery Row in Monterey, the famous wineries in Sonoma County, and Knob Hill, Alcatraz, and Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. You’ll also find posts on the attractions in Los Angeles plus the many wonders of Yosemite National Park.
Just saying the words “California coast road trip” conjures up visions of California vacations with a beautiful sunny landscape defined by the crashing waves of the warm Pacific Ocean.
To some, the phrase might also mean the California coast highway, surfing, boats skimming along the surface, and marine wildlife that awes even the veteran coastal visitor. Read more
There are literally hundreds of different California vacation packages and guided tour programs available. These range from one-day guided tours at specific California attractions to extended bus tours that span several weeks and stop at multiple destinations.
It’s not difficult to find an affordable California tour. There are plenty to choose from in the Golden State so it’s best to weigh your options and compare similar California vacation packages to ensure you get the best value for your money. Read more
There truly is no shortage of things to do in San Francisco California when you travel with Caravan Tours!
For a good part of United States history, San Francisco was first on the list when people were asked to name the city where they would most like to live.
The “city by the bay” is still a favorite destination not only for those who are relocating but for those who are vacationing in California as well. Why? Read more
There are plenty of things to do in Monterey California, but for most, the name is synonymous with John Steinbeck and Cannery Row.
Monterey, which is located on the California Coast, is also known for its music so you might want to plan your trip around the Monterey Jazz Festival in September. First started in 1958, 2020 marks the 62nd year for the world-famous jazz festival. Read more
Travel with Caravan Tours and explore many of the top Los Angeles California attractions.
Instead of asking about things to do in Los Angeles, it may be better to ask what’s not to do.
Visitors from around the world come to the “City of Angels” for many, many different reasons. While many vacationers to the Los Angeles county area come to visit Disneyland or to experience the magic of Hollywood, more than a few visitors travel to Los Angeles California to try their luck in the movie industry. Read more
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and a beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain backdrop, Sonoma Wine Country in Sonoma County California offers the visitor a wide variety of landscapes. This area produces an excellent variety of grapes, which have been grown here for centuries.
Chances are if you are going to Sonoma County in central California you have wine on your mind. After all, this area is home to more than 250 wineries and some of North America’s finest vineyards that produce some of the world’s best wines (not to mention some of the world’s most popular wines). Read more
Vacations in California would never be complete without Yosemite tours.
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite Valley is one of California’s prime tourist spots. Yosemite National Park is home to El Capitan, the world’s largest exposed chunk of granite and a highlight of most Yosemite tours. Other Yosemite attractions include Lower Yosemite Falls, Upper Yosemite Falls (considered to be North America’s highest waterfall), and three groups of huge old-growth sequoia trees (considered to be some of the oldest living things in the world). Read more
