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ITINERARY
7h 25m377 miles31 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
Pulgas Water Temple
6
Flood Park
7
Rodin Sculpture Garden
8
California Avenue Farmer's Market
9
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.
10
Dante Robere Vineyards
11
Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
12
Longevity Winery
13
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!
14
Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works
15
Banner Island Ballpark
Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton, also the same place where Lawrence Thayer wrote his famous poem "Casey at the Bat" took place. Banner Island is quite the sight for new comers, located next to Stockton's deep water channel, and the Downtown Stockton skyline. Banner Island is a great place for family fun! See you at the ballpark!
16
Visit Stockton
Visit Stockton is the official source for visitor information in Stockton, CA. Free maps, guides & brochures, and Stockton related souvenirs. Our team is here to create the best experience for our visiting guests and groups. Please reach out to us to assist you in making your visit an awesome one.
17
Manteca Sportsmen Club
18
Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
19
Chuck's Place Sports Cafe'
20
Coast Gallery Big Sur
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
21
Partington Cove
22
Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company
Vineyard, Wine Tasting Room and Gift Shop. Join us for wine down Fridays with catered dinner and live entertainment. Dinner served from 5:00 - 7:00, reservations necessary by noon on Friday of the event. Tasting Room open Friday - Sunday 11:00 - 6:00, and Wednesday 3:00-6:00 for happy hour.
23
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.
24
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.
25
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.
26
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!
27
Brookside Park
28
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
Arlington Garden is a community-built climate-appropriate habitat garden offering learning inspiration and enjoyment for all.
29
Gloria Molina Grand Park
30
Zippy Shuttle
Private van transport. TOURS of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beach areas or anything of your choice. You can stay as long as you want at any of the locations. We pick up Curbside at LAX. Child safety seats are complimentary.
31
Hermosa Beach Pier
Hermosa Beach Pier is a fun spot where you can easily spend an entire day relaxing to the sounds of the thundering waves. Surfing is a big thing here, celebrated with plaques embedded in the concrete. Stroll to the end of the pier to watch surfers catching waves, and stay for a fantastic sunset. Hermosa Beach is well maintained, with lifeguards on duty and clean restrooms and showers. It gets busy in summer, so arrive early to secure a parking spot. You can rent bikes and skates, and there are a host of restaurants, bars, and gift shops in the area. – Tripadvisor
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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:Pulgas Water Temple
Redwood City, California·
4.0
(95) review
56 Canada Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062-4144
6
Start:Flood Park
Menlo Park, California·
4.0
(9) review
215 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1730
7
Start:Rodin Sculpture Garden
Stanford, California·
4.5
(93) review
Museum Way, Cantor Arts Museum, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
8
Start:California Avenue Farmer's Market
Palo Alto, California·
5.0
(9) review
430 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1605
9
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.
10
Start:Dante Robere Vineyards
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
1200 Wetmore Rd, Livermore, CA 94550-9640
11
Start:Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
5.0
(9) review
4771 Arroyo Vista Suite B, Livermore, CA 94551-8677
12
Start:Longevity Winery
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
4.5
(8) review
2271 S Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94550-8316
13
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!
14
Start:Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works
Livermore, Tri-Valley, California·
4.5
(8) review
10843 Reuss Rd, Livermore, CA 94550-9734
15
Start:Banner Island Ballpark
Stockton, California·
4.5
(83) review
Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton, also the same place where Lawrence Thayer wrote his famous poem "Casey at the Bat" took place. Banner Island is quite the sight for new comers, located next to Stockton's deep water channel, and the Downtown Stockton skyline. Banner Island is a great place for family fun! See you at the ballpark!
16
Start:Visit Stockton
Stockton, California·
4.5
(9) review
Visit Stockton is the official source for visitor information in Stockton, CA. Free maps, guides & brochures, and Stockton related souvenirs. Our team is here to create the best experience for our visiting guests and groups. Please reach out to us to assist you in making your visit an awesome one.
17
Start:Manteca Sportsmen Club
Manteca, California·
4.5
(8) review
30261 S Airport Way, Manteca, CA 95337-9464
18
Start:Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
Stockton, California·
4.5
(9) review
3732 Carpenter Rd, Stockton, CA 95215-8107
19
Start:Chuck's Place Sports Cafe'
Manteca, California·
4.0
(9) review
1447 Historical Plaza Way, Manteca, CA 95336-5065
20
Start:Coast Gallery Big Sur
Big Sur, California·
4.5
(99) review
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
21
Start:Partington Cove
Big Sur, California·
4.5
(98) review
Big Sur, CA
22
Start:Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company
Tehachapi, California·
5.0
(2) review
Vineyard, Wine Tasting Room and Gift Shop. Join us for wine down Fridays with catered dinner and live entertainment. Dinner served from 5:00 - 7:00, reservations necessary by noon on Friday of the event. Tasting Room open Friday - Sunday 11:00 - 6:00, and Wednesday 3:00-6:00 for happy hour.
23
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.
24
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.
25
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.
26
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!
27
Start:Brookside Park
Pasadena, California·
4.5
(9) review
360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103-3201
28
Start:Arlington Garden in Pasadena
Pasadena, California·
4.5
(91) review
Arlington Garden is a community-built climate-appropriate habitat garden offering learning inspiration and enjoyment for all.
29
Start:Gloria Molina Grand Park
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(98) review
227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3201
30
Start:Zippy Shuttle
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(98) review
Private van transport. TOURS of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beach areas or anything of your choice. You can stay as long as you want at any of the locations. We pick up Curbside at LAX. Child safety seats are complimentary.
31
Start:Hermosa Beach Pier
Hermosa Beach, California·
4.5
(974) review
Hermosa Beach Pier is a fun spot where you can easily spend an entire day relaxing to the sounds of the thundering waves. Surfing is a big thing here, celebrated with plaques embedded in the concrete. Stroll to the end of the pier to watch surfers catching waves, and stay for a fantastic sunset. Hermosa Beach is well maintained, with lifeguards on duty and clean restrooms and showers. It gets busy in summer, so arrive early to secure a parking spot. You can rent bikes and skates, and there are a host of restaurants, bars, and gift shops in the area. – Tripadvisor
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