THE CALIFORNIAS: FROM MONTEREY’S PACIFIC SHORES TO BAJA AND THE SEA OF CORTEZ
An adventure of striking contrasts and quiet ease—where mountain, coast and sea unfurl in perfect rhythm.
Some journeys reveal a coastline—others connect entire worlds. This one-time October holiday begins in San Jose, then follows a steam locomotive through the Santa Cruz Mountains before two unhurried nights in historic Monterey. Discover Fisherman’s Wharf, the celebrated 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel, with time for the Monterey Bay Aquarium or storied Cannery Row beside the Pacific.
From Monterey, board the Coast Starlight for a spectacular rail journey along 131 miles of Pacific coastline to an overnight stay in Oxnard. Then follow the Ventura Highway to Los Angeles and sail aboard Crown Princess for eleven nights around Baja and into the Sea of Cortez. Two days in Cabo San Lucas, visits to La Paz and Guaymas, and the colorful ports of Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta unfold between leisurely days at sea—with a professional tour manager from start to finish.
THE UNCOMMON CALIFORNIAS JOURNEY
Monterey at an unhurried pace — Spend two nights beside the Pacific, with historic Fisherman’s Wharf, the celebrated 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel, plus time for the Monterey Bay Aquarium or storied Cannery Row.
Redwoods to coastline, beautifully connected — Ride behind steam through the Santa Cruz Mountains, then follow 131 miles of Pacific shoreline aboard the Coast Starlight, with an overnight stay in Oxnard.
A one-time voyage in refined comfort — Sail eleven nights aboard Crown Princess around Baja and into the Sea of Cortez, with two days in Cabo San Lucas and calls at La Paz, Guaymas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.
Tour Highlights
Enjoy a relaxed beginning in San Jose, with complimentary airport transfers and a casual reception to meet your fellow travelers.
Ride behind a historic steam locomotive through the Santa Cruz Mountains on the famed Roaring Camp Railroad, among towering redwood trees.
Spend two nights in beautiful Monterey, with Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium to explore.
Discover the spectacular 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel, where windswept cypress trees frame some of California’s finest coastal scenery.
Travel aboard the Coast Starlight along 131 miles of Pacific coastline, then stay overnight in Oxnard before continuing to Los Angeles.
Sail eleven nights aboard Crown Princess, with two days in Cabo San Lucas and visits to La Paz, Guaymas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.
Enjoy special gatherings aboard ship and ashore, with leisurely days at sea between Mexico’s colorful ports.
Leave every detail to your professional tour manager from start to finish, with hotels, touring and transfers thoughtfully arranged.
