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Arrive
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Los Angeles
America’s 'City of Angels' sprawls dramatically out to the Hollywood Hills and the dazzling beaches of the Pacific. L.A. is the ideal access point to begin your road trip up the California coast, and for your time in the city we suggest staying at The Maybourne, situated in a prime location in Beverly Hills with the world-class shipping of Rodeo Drive right on the doorstep.
![Hollywood sign in Los Angeles in CA, USA](/-/media/countries/usa/hollywood-california-usa-unsplash.jpg)
Suggested activities:
• Spoil the family with a VIP fast-track day at Universal Studios
• Take a surfing lesson with a leading actor in the Hollywood film Point Break
• Go celebrity spotting around Beverly Hills and browse the designer boutiques on Rodeo Drive
Suggested length of stay: 3 days
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Santa Barbara
Collect your hire car and follow a spectacular route along the coast to Santa Barbara, stopping in Malibu to watch the surfers over lunch. Hotel choices here are numerous, but Hotel Californian ticks the boxes for a great waterfront location and an inviting swimming pool to cool off in.
![Santa Barbara church in CA, USA](/-/media/countries/usa/santa-barbara-usa-pixabay.jpg)
Suggested activities:
• View the Santa Barbara coastline from a different perspective on a paddle boarding adventure
• Taste the fabulous local wines in the Ynez Valley
• Get the adrenaline pumping with a dune buggy racing experience at Pismo Beach
Suggested length of stay: 3 days
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Carmel by the Sea
Continue along the coast, stopping at Morro Bay to spot the sea lions, before arriving at Carmel-By-The-Sea. Our hotel suggestion for your time here is L’Auberge Carmel, a boutique gem close to both the beach and lively hub of this seaside town.
![Aerial view of California in CA, USA](/-/media/countries/usa/carmel-by-the-sea-cali-usa-pixabay.jpg)
Suggested activities:
• Experience Monterey’s impressive aquarium, and then kayak surrounded by the marine life of Monterey harbour
• Discover the Carmel Mission, the city's countless art galleries or follow the Clint Eastwood Trail
• Go whale watching in Monterey Bay
Suggested length of stay: 3 days
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Depart