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California Dreamin’ - Roundtrip Seattle
  Varies pp

  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Destinations: United States

Daily departures through 2025

Soak in the sun, sample some wine, and check out the stars on this California Dreamin' roundtrip train journey up the Golden State.

Call to Book 1-800-829-5448
Included With Your Trip

Included in trip:

  • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Seattle to Los Angeles; Los Angeles to Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara to Paso Robles; Paso Robles to San Francisco; San Francisco to Seattle on the Coast Starlight® and Pacific Surfliner®
  • 8 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 1 picnic lunch in Los Robles
  • 1 dinner in San Francisco
  • Sightseeing city tour of Stars' homes and Hollywood
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Santa Barbara
  • Sightseeing winery tour of Paso Robles
  • Sightseeing tour of Hearst Castle
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco

Additional Information

DAY 1 OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK
Depart Seattle on a scenic train journey down through the Pacific Northwest and along the Pacific Coast.
(Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 2 LOS ANGELES
Welcome to the “City of Angels”! Los Angeles is known as the entertainment capital of the world. There is much to see and do here! After your arrival, travel to your hotel and once you're all settled in, venture out and explore this fascinating city that so many movie stars call home.
(Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 3 LOS ANGELES
Today you'll experience all the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry on a ride through Hollywood and its gorgeous surrounding neighborhoods, like Beverly Hills and Bel-Air. See the stunning homes of many A-listers, like Tom Cruise, Madonna, Jackie Chan, Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, and many more! Don't forget to take in the beautiful scenery along the ride! Your guided trolley tour will be an exciting and enjoyable experience that you will never forget.
(Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 4 LOS ANGELES > SANTA BARBARA
Get ready for some breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast! Early this morning, travel to the Amtrak station and board Coast Starlight to Santa Barbara. When you arrive in Santa Barbara this afternoon, transfer to your hotel to settle in and then feel free to explore all this charming coastal town has to offer. With art woven throughout the entire city, Santa Barbara is an art-lover's paradise.
(Overnight in Santa Barbara)

DAY 5 SANTA BARBARA
Today you will discover the enchanting seaside haven known as Santa Barbara through a sightseeing tour. Visit popular hotspots, like the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Zoo, Museum of Natural History, Old Town, and Old Mission. After your tour, you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy Santa Barbara's great shopping, chic restaurants, and exquisite art galleries at your leisure.
(Overnight in Santa Barbara)

DAY 6 SANTA BARBARA > PASO ROBLES
Travel to the station and board Amtrak's Coast Starlight to Paso Robles, one of California's hidden gems. The fertile valleys and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline provide a stunning backdrop for your journey. Upon arriving in Paso Robles, board your included transfer to your hotel, and then spend some time exploring the quaint town square, which offers lots of charming shops and delicious restaurants.
(Overnight in Paso Robles)

DAY 7 PASO ROBLES
Fancy yourself a wine connoisseur? Then, today is just what you need! Enjoy a celebrated Paso Robles wineries tour, which includes visits to between 4 - 6 different award-winning wineries. Winemaking is a way of life in Paso Robles, and this tour will not disappoint. A leisurely vineyard picnic lunch is included. After your wine tour is complete, head back the town square for more shopping.
(Overnight in Paso Robles)

DAY 8 PASO ROBLES > SAN FRANCISCO
Today you'll enjoy a day tour of the legendary Hearst Castle, one of the most historic estates in the U.S. This beautiful mansion, otherwise known as La Cuesta Encantada—Spanish for “Enchanted Hill” was designed by architect, Julia Morgan for newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst. Hearst Castle features 165 rooms, 127 acres of gorgeous gardens, and a renowned art collection. Afterwards, head on to San Francisco.
(Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO
Explore all San Francisco has to offer on a sightseeing hop-on, hop-off tour of this magnificent city. Highlights of your tour will include many of the city's prized hotspots, like the Opera House, Old Mission Dolores, the Japanese Tea Garden, the San Francisco Bay, Fisherman's Wharf, and, of course, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This evening, dinner in Fisherman's Wharf is included with your stay.
(Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 10 OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK
With a full day to complete your sightseeing, be sure to take in any last sights you haven't yet visited. This evening depart on the shuttle from San Francisco to Emeryville to meet the train and begin your journey back to Seattle.
(Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 11 YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SEATTLE
Upon returning to the Emerald City, your rail journey comes to an end.


Departure Dates
Start: January 1, 2024
End: December 31, 2025
Price: Varies pp


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*Product featured valid on select dates and land only. Please refer to vendor website for general information, terms/conditions and responsibility statement. Itineraries and dates are subject to change. Reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodations’, unless otherwise noted; upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodations on board Amtrak are available at an additional cost. Hotel accommodations are subject to change.Gov’t misc fee/taxes, optional excursions, travel insurance and gratuities not included. Restrictions and limitations apply per product. Ask AAA for details. Agency #178-018-521