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ITINERARY
7h 25m377 miles20 stops
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LifeRush Adventures- Malibu
LifeRush Adventures was founded by experienced mountain biker Jason Racca. His mission is to provide an exhilarating electric mountain experience for beginners and experienced riders alike. Experience many of Southern California's breathtaking trails or catch a city tour to famous Hollywood landmarks on electric bikes. You will be equipped with electric mountain bikes and all the gear you need.
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Orcutt Ranch
3
William S. Hart Museum & Ranch
This museum is housed in the former home and ranch of silent film cowboy star and director William S. Hart.
4
Pedego 101 Electric Bikes
Rent a Pedego Electric Bike to experience the natural beauty of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley. Pedal if you like, use the motor only or get an electric boost on our rolling hills. We will provide helmets, locks and detailed maps to get you to places like Lake Sherwood, Gardens of the World and the Conejo Botanical Gardens. Join a tour or ask for a special guided ride.
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The Best Halloween Store Ever!
The largest Halloween prop shop in the country! Filled with the most amazing decorations suitable for any budget. We have a great selection of adult costumes and lots of accessories too.
6
Rustic Canyon Golf Course
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Bubblegum Alley
Want a piece of ABC gum? Head to this fascinating, if somewhat unsanitary, walkway that features walls covered with gum of the "already been chewed" variety.
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Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
9
Chuck's Place Sports Cafe'
10
AMC Manteca 16
11
Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works
12
Poppy Ridge Golf Course
This public course's three nines are named for area grapes: Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Merlot.
13
Old Mission San Jose
California Historical Landmark No. 334. Mission San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. This was the 14th of twenty-one Spanish missions established in Alta California. A tour through Old Mission San Jose’s historic facilities includes the Mission Museum, the Church, the historic Cemetery, and the Garden. In the Museum, an 18-minute video depicts Spanish exploration and the 1797 founding of the mission as well as day-to-day living within the mission. See Ohlone Indian artifacts, religious objects from the Franciscan period, and items from the Mission and Rancho eras. The Church is a reconstruction of the 1830s mission adobe church, built with the materials and using construction methods of that time. It also contains the rare Rosales Opus 14 Spanish Organ. The cemetery holds the graves of many prominent Spanish and American settlers, and the rose garden includes a fountain and plantings representing the original mission period.
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Dante Robere Vineyards
15
Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
16
Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the FamilySearch Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill Auditorium and most events are free.
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St. Patrick Catholic Church
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The Castro
19
Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
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Angel Island State Park
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
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OVERVIEW
Los Angeles to San Francisco
1
Start:LifeRush Adventures- Malibu
Malibu, California·
5.0
(99) review
LifeRush Adventures was founded by experienced mountain biker Jason Racca. His mission is to provide an exhilarating electric mountain experience for beginners and experienced riders alike. Experience many of Southern California's breathtaking trails or catch a city tour to famous Hollywood landmarks on electric bikes. You will be equipped with electric mountain bikes and all the gear you need.
2
Start:Orcutt Ranch
Los Angeles, California·
4.0
(9) review
23600 Roscoe Blvd West Hills, Los Angeles, CA 91304-3057
3
Start:William S. Hart Museum & Ranch
Newhall, Santa Clarita, California·
4.5
(99) review
This museum is housed in the former home and ranch of silent film cowboy star and director William S. Hart.
4
Start:Pedego 101 Electric Bikes
Westlake Village, California·
5.0
(9) review
Rent a Pedego Electric Bike to experience the natural beauty of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley. Pedal if you like, use the motor only or get an electric boost on our rolling hills. We will provide helmets, locks and detailed maps to get you to places like Lake Sherwood, Gardens of the World and the Conejo Botanical Gardens. Join a tour or ask for a special guided ride.
5
Start:The Best Halloween Store Ever!
Thousand Oaks, California·
4.5
(9) review
The largest Halloween prop shop in the country! Filled with the most amazing decorations suitable for any budget. We have a great selection of adult costumes and lots of accessories too.
6
Start:Rustic Canyon Golf Course
Moorpark, California·
4.0
(9) review
15100 Happy Camp Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021-1348
7
Start:Bubblegum Alley
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California·
3.5
(934) review
Want a piece of ABC gum? Head to this fascinating, if somewhat unsanitary, walkway that features walls covered with gum of the "already been chewed" variety.
8
Start:Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California·
4.5
(94) review
Ramona and 4th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402
9
Start:Chuck's Place Sports Cafe'
Manteca, California·
4.0
(9) review
1447 Historical Plaza Way, Manteca, CA 95336-5065
10
Start:AMC Manteca 16
Manteca, California·
4.0
(63) review
848 Lifestyle St, Manteca, CA 95337-9507
11
Start:Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
4.5
(8) review
10843 Reuss Rd, Livermore, CA 94550-9734
12
Start:Poppy Ridge Golf Course
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
4.0
(61) review
This public course's three nines are named for area grapes: Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Merlot.
13
Start:Old Mission San Jose
Fremont, California·
4.5
(95) review
California Historical Landmark No. 334. Mission San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. This was the 14th of twenty-one Spanish missions established in Alta California. A tour through Old Mission San Jose’s historic facilities includes the Mission Museum, the Church, the historic Cemetery, and the Garden. In the Museum, an 18-minute video depicts Spanish exploration and the 1797 founding of the mission as well as day-to-day living within the mission. See Ohlone Indian artifacts, religious objects from the Franciscan period, and items from the Mission and Rancho eras. The Church is a reconstruction of the 1830s mission adobe church, built with the materials and using construction methods of that time. It also contains the rare Rosales Opus 14 Spanish Organ. The cemetery holds the graves of many prominent Spanish and American settlers, and the rose garden includes a fountain and plantings representing the original mission period.
14
Start:Dante Robere Vineyards
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
1200 Wetmore Rd, Livermore, CA 94550-9640
15
Start:Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
4771 Arroyo Vista Suite B, Livermore, CA 94551-8677
16
Start:Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center
Oakland, California·
5.0
(940) review
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the FamilySearch Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill Auditorium and most events are free.
17
Start:St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(98) review
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
18
Start:The Castro
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(974) review
Castro and Market Sts., San Francisco, CA 94114
19
Start:Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(992) review
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Start:Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(990) review
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
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