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ITINERARY
7h 25m377 miles20 stops
1
The Castro
2
Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
3
St. Patrick Catholic Church
4
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.
5
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.
6
Dante Robere Vineyards
7
Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
8
Lost Worlds
Immerse yourself in fun at Lost Worlds Adventures in Livermore, CA! We are a fully themed Family Entertainment Center featuring Next Gen Laser Tag, Black Light Mini-Golf, Super Play Structure, Arcade, Birthday Parties, Special Events, Corporate Gatherings, Grad Nights, Field Trips, and more!
9
Windmill Ridge Winery
10
Dell’Osso Family Farms
11
Big League Dreams
12
Manteca Sportsmen Club
13
Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
14
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.
15
Mentryville
16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
19
MagIQ Room
MagIQ Room is a creative family business, a Hungarian-American “co-production”. Based upon the undisputed success of live escape games, MagIQ Room has decided to bring the activity to the next level. Game plots are more immersive and action based, with amazing theming and more difficulty levels, the adventure will be interesting for all ages.
20
Wiltern Theatre
The Wiltern Theatre first opened its doors to movie crowds on October 7th, 1931. Recognized by the City of Los Angeles as a Historic Cultural Monument, this Art Deco Landmark was renovated and restored to its original splendor in 1985, under the direction of Bill Graham Presents. Following a legendary history of performances and events, a $1.5 million facelift led to the Grand Re-Opening on October 15, 2002. Formerly an all-seated venue, the theatre had its 1,200-orchestra seats removed and now features a five-tiered floor that slants upward from the stage, thereby accommodating a standing-room-only configuration. The balcony still offers a thousand seats, and the flexible new arrangement allows for seats to be brought in for more intimate performances. The venue's new capacity is roughly 2,300, depending on how the floor is set up. In October 2003, The Wiltern and LG Electronics, a leading global consumer electronics company, celebrated the renaming of the theater. Currently known as The Wiltern LG, this venue sponsorship will offer concert-goers the opportunity to become acquainted with LG Electronics' line of well-designed, groundbreaking digital products. Formerly a great place to catch more sedate acts, the Wiltern's new design makes it one of “LA's coolest venues to check out performers of any type of music” says AOL’s City Guide. Join us for love, laughter and music!
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OVERVIEW
San Francisco to Los Angeles
1
Start:The Castro
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(974) review
Castro and Market Sts., San Francisco, CA 94114
2
Start:Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(992) review
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
3
Start:St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(98) review
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
4
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.
5
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.
6
Start:Dante Robere Vineyards
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
1200 Wetmore Rd, Livermore, CA 94550-9640
7
Start:Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
4771 Arroyo Vista Suite B, Livermore, CA 94551-8677
8
Start:Lost Worlds
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
2.5
(9) review
Immerse yourself in fun at Lost Worlds Adventures in Livermore, CA! We are a fully themed Family Entertainment Center featuring Next Gen Laser Tag, Black Light Mini-Golf, Super Play Structure, Arcade, Birthday Parties, Special Events, Corporate Gatherings, Grad Nights, Field Trips, and more!
9
Start:Windmill Ridge Winery
Tracy, California·
4.0
(3) review
8350 W Linne Rd, Tracy, CA 95304-9137
10
Start:Dell’Osso Family Farms
Lathrop, California·
3.5
(31) review
26 Stewart Rd, Lathrop, CA 95330-9769
11
Start:Big League Dreams
Manteca, California·
4.0
(57) review
1077 Milo Candini Dr, Manteca, CA 95337-7973
12
Start:Manteca Sportsmen Club
Manteca, California·
4.5
(8) review
30261 S Airport Way, Manteca, CA 95337-9464
13
Start:Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California·
4.5
(94) review
Ramona and 4th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402
14
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.
15
Start:Mentryville
Newhall, Santa Clarita, California·
3.5
(9) review
27201 Pico Canyon Rd, Newhall, Santa Clarita, CA 91381-1804
16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Start:MagIQ Room
Los Angeles, California·
5.0
(99) review
MagIQ Room is a creative family business, a Hungarian-American “co-production”. Based upon the undisputed success of live escape games, MagIQ Room has decided to bring the activity to the next level. Game plots are more immersive and action based, with amazing theming and more difficulty levels, the adventure will be interesting for all ages.
20
Start:Wiltern Theatre
Los Angeles, California·
4.0
(99) review
The Wiltern Theatre first opened its doors to movie crowds on October 7th, 1931. Recognized by the City of Los Angeles as a Historic Cultural Monument, this Art Deco Landmark was renovated and restored to its original splendor in 1985, under the direction of Bill Graham Presents. Following a legendary history of performances and events, a $1.5 million facelift led to the Grand Re-Opening on October 15, 2002. Formerly an all-seated venue, the theatre had its 1,200-orchestra seats removed and now features a five-tiered floor that slants upward from the stage, thereby accommodating a standing-room-only configuration. The balcony still offers a thousand seats, and the flexible new arrangement allows for seats to be brought in for more intimate performances. The venue's new capacity is roughly 2,300, depending on how the floor is set up. In October 2003, The Wiltern and LG Electronics, a leading global consumer electronics company, celebrated the renaming of the theater. Currently known as The Wiltern LG, this venue sponsorship will offer concert-goers the opportunity to become acquainted with LG Electronics' line of well-designed, groundbreaking digital products. Formerly a great place to catch more sedate acts, the Wiltern's new design makes it one of “LA's coolest venues to check out performers of any type of music” says AOL’s City Guide. Join us for love, laughter and music!
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