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The Golden Gate Bridge
Bixby Bridge
View of Big Bear Lake in southern California
Californian highway
Lake Tahoe
Los Angeles at night
Beautiful lake in Yosemite National Park
Palm Springs
Santa Barbara palms
San Diego skyline
Shell Beach in San Luis Obispo

California Fly Drive & Self Drive Holidays

Few places are better suited to a road trip than California. With iconic highways, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cities, it’s the perfect destination for California self-drive holidays and fly-drive California holidays. Whether you're heading off the beaten track or cruising the coast, there's no better way to explore the Golden State. Start planning your 2025 fly-drive to California today.

From the buzz of San Francisco to the sunshine of Palm Springs, our suggested California fly-drive routes let you experience it all — beaches, deserts, redwoods, and more. Explore scenic highlights like Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, and Anaheim.

For those wanting to explore the beaches, we've put together a useful article on how best to road trip the state's coastline with a suggested itinerary taking you from San Francisco, right on down to San Diego.

Take a look at our California road trip packages below or speak to our specialists to create a tailor-made California self-drive holiday just for you.

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Gems of Northern California Road Trip

  • San Francisco
  • Monterey
  • Sonoma Valley
Fly Drive & Self Drive

Discover the soul of the Golden State on an epic 9-night drive. From the storied heights of San Francisco to the fairytale streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this road trip blends coastal magic with the world-class flavors and artisan culture of Sonoma.

9 nights From €1,899 pp Including Flights
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Enjoy Santa Monica and the Beaches of Southern California

  • Los Angeles
  • Santa Monica
  • Santa Barbara
  • San Diego
Fly Drive & Self Drive

An itinerary tailormade for beach lovers and sun worshippers, this self-drive tour takes in the wonderful southern California beach resorts of Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach and San Diego.

10 nights From €3,309 pp Including Flights
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Western Jamboree - Family Road Trip

  • Los Angeles
  • Palm Springs
  • Grand Canyon
  • Las Vegas
  • Mammoth Lakes
  • Yosemite National Park
  • San Francisco
Fly Drive & Self Drive Adventure Holidays

Begin in LA, then head to Arizona, marvel at the Grand Canyon, enjoy the attractions of Las Vegas, relish the outdoor activities of Yosemite and end with a bang in San Fran on this family road trip holiday.

12 nights From €1,039 pp Including Flights
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Best of the West USA Road Trip

  • Los Angeles
  • Palm Springs
  • Phoenix
  • Grand Canyon
  • Las Vegas
  • Yosemite National Park
  • San Francisco
  • Carmel
  • Santa Barbara
  • Santa Monica
Fly Drive & Self Drive

We love this circular road trip from LA! You will experience the awe-inspiring sights of the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, relax in quirky Palm Springs, enjoy the fun cities of Las Vegas, San Francisco, and drive the famed Big Sur & Pacific coast.

13 nights From €2,169 pp Including Flights
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Golden California Road Trip

  • San Francisco
  • Monterey
  • Carmel
  • San Luis Obispo
  • Los Angeles
  • Las Vegas
  • San Diego
Fly Drive & Self Drive

Enjoy this California road trip starting with a stay in San Francisco before heading south along the Pacific Coast Highway, exploring charming seaside towns & wonderful wine lands. Travel inland for some fun in Las Vegas, before a final few days in the Sunshine City of San Diego.

11 nights From €1,699 pp Including Flights
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California & the Pacific Coast Road Trip

  • San Francisco
  • Monterey
  • Santa Barbara
  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
Fly Drive & Self Drive

Take an iconic road trip on Highway 1 from San Francisco cruising south through California. Explore the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, enjoy the beaches of Santa Barbara, discover the glamour of Hollywood and savour the glorious food and wine of the Golden State.

11 nights From €2,059 pp Including Flights
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San Francisco & California Winelands Road Trip

  • San Francisco
  • Sonoma Valley
  • Napa Valley
Fly Drive & Self Drive

From San Francisco’s city charm to the rolling vineyards of Wine Country, this indulgent road trip is a feast for the senses. Enjoy world-class dining, exquisite local harvests, and your choice of luxury accommodations on an itinerary custom-built for you.

7 nights From €1,999 pp Including Flights
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Experience Santa Monica, Palm Springs and San Diego

  • Santa Monica
  • Palm Springs
  • San Diego
Fly Drive & Self Drive

A sun filled multi centre in southern California, combining the seaside fun in Santa Monica, the glamour of Palm Springs and the laid-back sunshine of San Diego. Choose the perfect hotel for you and decide how many nights you want in each location.

10 nights From €2,699 pp Including Flights
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San Francisco, Yosemite & Lake Tahoe Road Trip

  • San Francisco
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Lake Tahoe
Fly Drive & Self Drive Adventure Holidays

This tailor-made 10 day road trip explores the best of San Francisco, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. From the vibrant character of San Francisco to the stunning scenery of the National Parks, you will love this tour around Northern California.

9 nights From €1,499 pp Including Flights
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Self-Drive Pacific Northwest Wine Trail

  • Napa Valley
  • Willamette Valley
  • Portland
Fly Drive & Self Drive

A delectable self-tour of the Wine Country as you taste exceptional wines throughout California and Oregon state. Journey through the iconic Napa Valley with their exquisite selection to the historic and pioneering vineyards of Willamette Valley. A beautifully selected tour for connoisseurs and enthusiasts a-like!

12 nights From €2,119 pp Including Flights
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