San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive 3-Day Tour from LA
Overview
Hit California’s biggest highlights in one well-paced 3-day loop out of Los Angeles. Drive the legendary 17-Mile Drive past Pebble Beach, photograph the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore San Francisco favorites like Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Palace of Fine Arts. There’s time for a Bay cruise and a deeper dive into the city’s lesser-seen corners, before the trip finishes with the granite cliffs and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park. With comfortable hotels, knowledgeable bilingual guides, and an easy rhythm, it’s about as much of the Golden State as you can fit into three days.
What's Included
- Hotel Accommodations with breakfast
- Round-trip transportation throughout the three-day tour
- All gratuities and service charges
- 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Admission
- Yosemite National Park Admission
- An in-depth fully guided tour of City of San Francisco
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide
- Personal Expenses
- San Francisco Bay Cruise if option NOT selected.
- Entrance fee - Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Lunch & Dinner (Tour guide will arrange the stops and place, customer will have their own choice)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Los Angeles --17-Mile Drive -- San Francisco
4 Stops
San Francisco City Tour
6 Stops
Yosemite National Park -- Los Angeles
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The total time for the Fisherman's Wharf and Bay Cruise is 2.5 hours, with the Bay Cruise itself taking approximately 90 minutes. Since the San Francisco Bay cruise is optional on the itinerary, customers can choose whether to participate. If guests decide not to take the bay cruise, they will have 2.5 hours to explore at Fisherman's Wharf. However, if guests choose to take a Bay Cruise, the amount of time they spend at Fisherman's Wharf will depend on how much time they spend on the cruise.
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- For San Francisco Bay cruise (90mins),availiable only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays before November 3, 2025 Exclusively from Saturdays, and Sundays starting November 3, 2025
- Special Upgrade: From October 19, 2025, to April 9, 2026, every Thursday, we will offer a complimentary upgrade to a 32-seat first-class luxury coach, providing an even more comfortable and distinguished travel experience!
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Please note: the San Francisco Bay Cruise is operated by a third-party vessel company, and actual cruise duration may run 60 minutes or 90 minutes depending on the operator's same-day schedule. All bookings are processed at the 90-minute rate. If the 60-minute cruise is operated on your travel date, the corresponding price difference will be refunded on-site by the guide.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-132218P132
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel Accommodations with breakfast.
- Round-trip transportation throughout the three-day tour.
- All gratuities and service charges.
- 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Admission.
- Yosemite National Park Admission.
- An in-depth fully guided tour of City of San Francisco.
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide.
- Personal Expenses.
- San Francisco Bay Cruise if option NOT selected.
- Entrance fee - Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
- Lunch & Dinner (Tour guide will arrange the stops and place, customer will have their own choice).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive 3-Day Tour from LA is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive 3-Day Tour from LA will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel Accommodations with breakfast
- Round-trip transportation throughout the three-day tour
- All gratuities and service charges
- 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Admission
- Yosemite National Park Admission
- An in-depth fully guided tour of City of San Francisco
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide
- Personal Expenses
- San Francisco Bay Cruise if option NOT selected.
- Entrance fee - Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Lunch & Dinner (Tour guide will arrange the stops and place, customer will have their own choice)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The total time for the Fisherman's Wharf and Bay Cruise is 2.5 hours, with the Bay Cruise itself taking approximately 90 minutes. Since the San Francisco Bay cruise is optional on the itinerary, customers can choose whether to participate. If guests decide not to take the bay cruise, they will have 2.5 hours to explore at Fisherman's Wharf. However, if guests choose to take a Bay Cruise, the amount of time they spend at Fisherman's Wharf will depend on how much time they spend on the cruise.
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- For San Francisco Bay cruise (90mins),availiable only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays before November 3, 2025 Exclusively from Saturdays, and Sundays starting November 3, 2025
- Special Upgrade: From October 19, 2025, to April 9, 2026, every Thursday, we will offer a complimentary upgrade to a 32-seat first-class luxury coach, providing an even more comfortable and distinguished travel experience!
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Please note: the San Francisco Bay Cruise is operated by a third-party vessel company, and actual cruise duration may run 60 minutes or 90 minutes depending on the operator's same-day schedule. All bookings are processed at the 90-minute rate. If the 60-minute cruise is operated on your travel date, the corresponding price difference will be refunded on-site by the guide.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
