California
Tailormade travel
From Vines to Stars

“California is a dream of a better life.
It’s not a place, but a state of mind.”
John Steinbeck, Nobel Laureate in Literature
A Legendary Journey Through the Golden State: from San Francisco’s fog-laced bays to Napa’s golden valleys, from the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur to the refined glamour of Beverly Hills - this is California in all its cinematic glory.

This is not just an itinerary - it’s a true visual narrative in motion. From the hazy Pacific light to the rose-tinted terraces of Los Angeles, the journey feels like a slow pan of a perfectly composed film scene.

Here, space becomes an aesthetic, and each day a frame bathed in golden light. Nature, architecture, cuisine, and rhythm converge to create a journey where you don’t just see California - you breathe it in.


Alcatraz by Night
The legendary prison - quiet, lit, unforgettable
Polo & Champagne in Santa Barbara
Private polo & match on California’s premier field

Helicopter Over Big Sur
Soar above California’s most breathtaking coastline
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seals
Colossal creatures resting to the rhythm of the Pacific surf
A Wine Day in Napa
Private Opus One tasting, dinner at Castello di Amorosa
Ocean Ride at Golden Hour
Golden light, ocean breeze, endless rhythm of the coast

Itinerary

San Francisco
San Francisco
Arrival. Golden Gate cruise. Alcatraz by night. Dinner at Waterbar
San Francisco – Napa
San Francisco – Napa
Cable car ride. Pier 39. Transfer to Napa. Tastings at Darioush & Opus One. Dinner at the château
Napa – Silicon Valley
Napa – Silicon Valley
Balloon flight. Leisure at Auberge. Transfer to Silicon Valley. Private tour & dinner at Selby’s
Silicon Valley – Carmel
Silicon Valley – Carmel
Scenic Highway 1 to Carmel. Seaside lunch & walk. Sunset dinner at Spanish Bay

Carmel – Big Sur

Carmel – Big Sur
Golf at Pebble Beach. Helicopter over Big Sur. Dinner at Sierra Mar. Evening by the fire.
Big Sur – Santa Ynez
Big Sur – Santa Ynez
Scenic drive along the ocean. McWay Falls, seals, Hearst Castle. Lunch by the sea. Check-in at Mattei’s Tavern. Dinner and a fireside evening.
Santa Ynez – Santa Barbara
Santa Ynez – Santa Barbara
Transfer to Montecito. Check-in at San Ysidro Ranch. A quiet day. Dinner at The Stonehouse.
Santa Barbara – Beverly Hills
Santa Barbara – Beverly Hills
Polo lesson and match. Lunch at Rosewood Miramar. Transfer to Beverly Hills. Dinner at the Polo Lounge.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Hike to the Hollywood sign. Free time. Dinner at 71Above. Concert at Disney Hall.
Санта-Моника

Санта-Моника

Santa Monica, the Getty Villa, lunch at Nobu Malibu. Return to the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Travel Plan
Arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Private VIP transfer to 1 Hotel San Francisco - a sustainable waterfront retreat with panoramic views of the Bay.

In the evening, embark on a private sailing cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, followed by an after-hours visit to Alcatraz, where silence and spotlights reveal the island’s haunting past.

The day ends with oysters and champagne at Waterbar - with the shimmering Bay Bridge as your backdrop.

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