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ITINERARY
7h 25m377 miles10 stops
1
Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
2
St. Patrick Catholic Church
3
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.
4
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.
5
Dante Robere Vineyards
6
Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
7
Coast Gallery Big Sur
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
8
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.
9
Mission San Fernando
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
10
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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OVERVIEW
San Francisco to Los Angeles
1
Start:Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(992) review
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
2
Start:St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(98) review
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
3
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.
4
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.
5
Start:Dante Robere Vineyards
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
1200 Wetmore Rd, Livermore, CA 94550-9640
6
Start:Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
4771 Arroyo Vista Suite B, Livermore, CA 94551-8677
7
Start:Coast Gallery Big Sur
Big Sur, California·
4.5
(99) review
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
8
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.
9
Start:Mission San Fernando
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(90) review
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
10
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.
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The distance is 377 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 25m mins in normal traffic
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