10 Day West Coast USA Tour Packages

West Coast USA Itineraries for 10 days

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MelissaWest Coast USA travel expert at TourRadar

• California Classics

  California's treasures stretch across 11 cities over 10 days from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Yosemite's Cathedral Spires, 17-Mile Drive's Lone Cypress, and San Simeon's Hearst Castle highlight the route. Upscale hotels, including San Francisco Marriott Marquis, host guests between daily breakfast and three included dinners.

  

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  • San Francisco USA

    6 mi

  • Sausalito USA

    32 mi

  • Napa USA

    157 mi

  • Yosemite National Park USA

    153 mi

  • Monterey USA

    3 mi

  • Carmel USA

    3 mi

  • Monterey USA

    23 mi

  • Big Sur USA

    55 mi

  • San Simeon USA

    93 mi

  • Solvang USA

    27 mi

  • Santa Barbara USA

    86 mi

  • Los Angeles USA

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• 9 Day Pacific Coast USA Itinerary, incl. San Francisco and Seattle

  The Pacific Northwest unfolds over 800+ miles from Bay Area to Seattle, showcasing Redwood National Park's ancient trees and Crater Lake's pristine waters. Portland's urban charm, Willamette Valley's wineries, and Olympic National Park's diverse landscapes complete this nine-day route.

  

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  • Day 1

    San Francisco

    Get a Muni pass ($13/day) for easy access to cable cars and buses throughout the city. Visit Haight Street in the morning for vintage shopping before the crowds arrive. Book your Alcatraz tour for early afternoon when the morning fog typically clears for better photos.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Redwood Coast

    Drive 6 hours north to Crescent City on the Pacific Coast Highway. Visit Avenue of the Giants before 10 AM to avoid tour buses. Take the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail in Redwood National Park, an easy 1.3-mile loop where you might spot Roosevelt elk. The coast runs about 20°F cooler than inland areas, so pack accordingly.

    
  • Day 4

    Crater Lake National Park

    The 4-hour drive leads you to Oregon's deepest lake. Take the 33-mile Rim Drive with its 30+ scenic stops. The East Rim offers the best morning light for photography. Pack extra warm clothes even in summer since snow can stick around until June at 7,000 feet. Bring snacks since Rim Village Café is your only food option.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Portland & Columbia River Gorge

    Stop in Willamette Valley wine country on your way to Portland. Visit Powell's Books and explore the city's food cart pods. Head 30 minutes east to see Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge before 9 AM. A recent visitor advised: "The spray from the falls can make the viewing bridge slippery - wear shoes with good grip and bring a rain jacket."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Olympic Peninsula & Seattle

    Drive 4 hours to Kalaloch Beach in Olympic National Park to see the "Tree of Life" growing on an eroded cliff. Pack waterproof gear for the Hoh Rain Forest, which gets 140 inches of rain yearly. In Seattle, visit Pike Place Market at 6 AM to watch vendors set up before the crowds arrive.

    
  • Day 9

    Seattle Departure

    Plan extra time for reaching Sea-Tac Airport since morning traffic on I-5 can add 30+ minutes. If you have a late flight, consider using downtown luggage storage instead of hotel storage, which often charges fees.

    

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• Best of California

  A grand Western loop connects 9 destinations over 9 days. Descend into Death Valley's Badwater Basin, stand beneath Sequoia's General Sherman Tree, gaze at Yosemite's Half Dome, and cross San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge before reaching Los Angeles via Highway 1.

  

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  • Las Vegas USA

    109 mi

  • Death Valley National Park USA

    134 mi

  • Bakersfield USA

    81 mi

  • Sequoia National Park USA

    100 mi

  • Yosemite National Park USA

    160 mi

  • San Francisco USA

    86 mi

  • Monterey USA

    140 mi

  • Santa Maria USA

    139 mi

  • Los Angeles USA

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