Explore and book Holland America Line 14 Day Mexican Riviera & Classic California Coast on the Koningsdam departing from San Diego, California on Nov 9, 2024 and ending in Mazatlan, Mexico on Nov 23, 2024 Sail to Avalon, Catalina Island, California, San Diego, California, Ensenada, Mexico, San Francisco, California, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Mazatlan, Mexico

San Diego, California

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Nestled between the Pacific and Sierra Madre mountains, Puerto Vallarta offers golden beaches, vibrant boardwalks, and rich Mexican culture. A frequent stop on Riviera cruises, it promises both adventure and relaxation.

Mazatlan, Mexico

Canopy Adventure
Colonial Villages of Sierra Madre
Nature Discovery & Turtle Sanctuary
Mini Speed Boat & All-Inclusive Beach Escape
Waterfront Segway Ride, Guacamole & Beach Escape
Kayak Adventure at Deer Island with BBQ Lunch
Salsa & Salsa

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Dolphin Swim
Whale Watching
Sail & Snorkel Fiesta
Superman & Zipline Adventure
Wild Canyon UTV Expedition
Scuba Diving
Horseback Riding on the Beach
Médano Beach
El Arco (the Arch) & Lover's Beach

Avalon, California, Us Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited

Avalon, Catalina Island, California

Zipline Eco Tour
Journey to the Sky
Abraham-Hicks: Journey to the Sky
Bison Expedition
Ridgetop Eco Adventure
Abraham-Hicks: Bison Eco Expedition
Catalina Aerial Adventure
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
Abraham-Hicks: Glass-bottom boat tour
Discover Avalon

San Francisco, California

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge welcomes you to San Francisco, a city of hills, cable cars, and diverse culture. Explore the historic Alcatraz, vibrant neighborhoods, and waterfront cuisine. A cruise to this Californian gem promises a mix of urban buzz and serene bay views.

Ensenada, Mexico

Situated on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, Ensenada is a blend of vibrant street life, oceanfront promenades, and renowned wineries. Just a short cruise from the U.S. west coast, it promises a lively mix of Mexican culture and Pacific Ocean views.

14 Day Mexican Riviera & Classic California Coast

Mexico

North America

If complete bliss is the destination, Koningsdam cruise ship is the journey. Fluid lines, light-filled spaces, and a blend of 21st century elegance and nautical tradition dazzles at every turn. The ship abounds with innovative dining and entertainment options. Head to B.B. King’s Blues Club for Memphis R&B, take in visually stunning entertainment at World Stage, or revisit classic hits at Billboard Onboard. There’s much to see and do on Koningsdam, the first of the cruise ships in Holland America Line’s Pinnacle class.

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Explorations Central

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event. For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field. *Shore excursions and fine dining events require an additional cost.

Port to Table

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur.

Explorer's Lounge

Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King's All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, enjoy dancing and try specialty cocktails like the Lucille and Rock Me Baby.

B.B. Kings Blues Club

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

At New York Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, our signature pizzas are made to order and topped with only the finest ingredients. Culinary Council member Ethan Stowell has also contributed signature pizza recipes to the menu. Enjoy your pizza by day while overlooking the Lido pool, and into the night. This venue is New York Deli & Pizza on Koningsdam, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, offering made-to-order deli sandwiches in addition to pizza.

New York Pizza

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honors the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake. And, try our specialty sushi created in collaboration with Culinary Council member and Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda.

Tamarind

Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses. Meals at Sel de Mer are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Rudi's Sel De Mer

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

Inspired by Culinary Council® member and world-renowned sushi master, Andy Matsuda, Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he’s created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word “nami,” Japanese in origin, means “wave” and is an homage to the ocean views you’ll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.

Nami Sushi

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Cafe

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

Step into the pages of Rolling Stone magazine for a unique experience chronicling rock history as a live band kicks out iconic hits by your favorite stars.

Rolling Stone Rock Room

In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, we proudly present Lincoln Center Stage, showcasing outstanding musicians performing multiple programs of chamber music most evenings, as well as afternoon recitals during leisurely days at sea.

Lincoln Center Stage

B.B. King's Blues Club

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Watch music shows and other entertainment like you never have before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of sight and sound.

World Stage

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

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Koningsdam

Explore Vallarta's most historic residential area -- the one that Elizabeth Taylor fondly referred to as Gringo Gulch at a time when the term not considered edgy. For better or for worse, the name has stuck well into the 21st century.

Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains, San Sebastian boasts a remote location and historic appeal. This outing offers fantastic scenery and typical scenes of rural Mexican life, making the journey into the mountains both thrilling and relaxing. The town is like a living museum, untouched by time.

Journey by comfortable motor catamaran for one hour across the bay to Las Caletas -- former hideaway of movie director John Huston. Caletas is an idyllic paradise of small beaches and enchanting coastal havens.

Dying to join this spirited and entertaining tour of haunted San Diego? Hop aboard the Trolley of the Doomed to explore the birthplace of California.

Traveling by motorcoach, you'll head out along the waterfront Embarcadero and through the historical downtown area. Watch for the Victorian façades of the Gas Lamp Quarter.

Head into the rolling hills and mountains of Temecula to enjoy a relaxing day in one of California's premier wine-growing regions. For the past 50 years, the wineries here have pursued perfection both of well-known grape varietals and of some unusual and interesting Mediterranean varietals. Temecula is home to the largest concentration of wineries in southern California.

See the best of San Diego on land and in the water. Take your seat on the San Diego Seal Tour—an adventure that includes the most interesting sights on land and then heads straight into the bay without missing a beat or moving from your seat. The Seal is an open-air amphibious vehicle driven by an experienced captain and specially designed to be used on land and in the water. Each Seal is Coast Guard-approved and meets all passenger vehicle and department of transportation requirements to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone on board. Your 90-minute journey begins on the streets of San Diego and is narrated by the first mate, who lives in and loves San Diego and has a vast knowledge of things to do and see. You’ll hear about San Diego’s rich history and see the Maritime Museum where the Star of India—the oldest active sailing vessel in the world—is docked. Watch for the U.S.S. Midway, Lindbergh Field, Little Italy and many other San Diego attractions. Your tour then takes a fascinating turn as you drive straight into San Diego Bay. Gliding past resident San Diego sea lions, California brown pelicans, and several other wildlife species that call the bay home, you’ll take a leisurely cruise to witness the magnificence of the city from the water. See Point Loma with its beautiful mansions lining the hillside, the North Island Naval Air Station repair facility for fighter jets, the Point Loma Submarine Base, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Marine Mammal Training Center and Shelter Island. Learn about San Diego’s interesting maritime past and present, including the tuna industry and the importance of the military in the city. This is your chance to go local and see firsthand, and from two different perspectives, 'America's Finest City.'

Here's your chance to enjoy the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Built on a hillside in beautiful Balboa Park, the zoo boasts the largest collection of flora and fauna in the United States.

Discover why the famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau called the waters around Cabo "the world's aquarium." This tour takes you beyond the hotel zone to secluded coves and isolated beaches for the ultimate snorkel excursion. It's the only snorkeling tour in Cabo San Lucas combining power snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and a comfortable high-speed boat ride.

Come smell the fresh salt air as you ride a horse alongside the mighty Pacific Ocean.

Anyone who has ever dreamed of seeing the marvels of the underwater world can learn to dive while in Cabo San Lucas. Don't miss this opportunity to explore a spectacular variety of underwater reefs, rock formations and colorful sea life. Scuba diving in the Sea of Cortes is an unforgettable experience, with caves, reefs, and sandfalls to explore.

Enjoy a beautiful drive along the oceanfront, past hotels and golf courses on the stretch of highway that connects Cabo San Lucas to the more colonial sister town of San José. Along the way your guide will share information regarding local culture, history and modern day Los Cabos.

Set out by comfortable motorized catamaran on a delightful coastal cruise to admire, from the boat, Cabo's breathtaking landscapes, unspoiled beaches and secluded coves.

Experience the beautiful coastline of Cabo San Lucas from two perspectives.

Journey into the unknown surrounded by unspoiled flora and fauna as you zip across a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on this adrenaline pumping outdoor adventure. A series of double zip-lines uses the most advanced techniques and safety equipment, including an upside-down zip-line option (for added safety).

Ensenada -- the self-proclaimed Cinderella of the Pacific -- is a colorful city with surprising charms, including a spring-like climate all year round.

Board an air-conditioned motor coach and head out off the harbor area. Your guide will tell you about the history of, and present-day life in, Ensenada.

Located just a few miles northeast of Ensenada, about 850 feet above sea level, is the Calafia Valley. This remote part of the Baja Peninsula is widely recognized as Mexico's best wine-growing area. It's about a 45-minute drive to two of Mexico's favorite wineries. As you travel, your guide will tell you about the history of Ensenada and the Baja area. You will also learn a little about local customs and traditions.

Find the ultimate gourmet experience for taco-lovers in Ensenada. Recognized by Food & Wine as the birthplace of the fish taco, this Baja peninsula port is home to extraordinary seafood. Experience the flavors and culture of the city while learning about the historical and current role of this vital fishing port.

Drive through the downtown and residential areas of Ensenada, passing the monuments of the old city, the research center and Plaza Civica, home of the largest Mexican flag in the country.

Take this chance to enjoy one of the major attractions in Ensenada. Board a motorcoach at the pier for a drive to the spectacular La Bufadora blowhole. La Bufadora is a naturally formed blowhole that shoots sea spray 60 to 100 feet into the air. It is quite impressive and makes for a great photo if you can capture the right moment.

A short drive from the pier brings you to the Guadalupe Valley, where you will gear up with an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) and listen as your guide delivers a detailed safety orientation. Then, put on your mandatory helmet and goggles and hop onto your very own single-seater ATV.

Embark on a full-day tour of three traditional villages. Your tour begins with a panoramic drive into the foothills of the rugged Sierra Madre mountains.

This is an ideal opportunity for bird-watchers and nature-lovers to spend a day in absolute relaxation.

Discover the Mazatlán that many visitors don't get to see. A mini-4x4 Rhino is the perfect vehicle to drive through the narrow streets of the Historic District.

The open-topped double-decker bus runs approximately every 30 minutes, so you can spend as much time as you like at each of its four designated stops, reboarding the bus whenever it suits you.

Adrenaline will be pulsing through your veins on this canopy adventure. Situated approximately one hour outside of Mazatlán, the sprawling La Vinata Los Osuna plantation is where blue agave is grown and processed into tequila. It is also home to this exhilarating tour

Fun for all ages, this tour begins with a drive up Vigia Hill. Take in the picture-perfect view from the coach -- the world’s tallest natural lighthouse, the offshore islands and Mazatlán’s scenic coastline.

You’re the captain now! Hop into a 14-foot custom mini-boat and take the wheel to explore among wildlife and modern architecture of the largest marina in México. This wonderful 1½-hour fully-narrated cruise introduces you to life on the water in Mexico

This exciting half-day excursion begins with a short walk to pick up a four-person, open-air, manual transmission (stick-shift) Jeep. Then, let the good times roll as you set out, driving caravan-style to explore the scenic countryside of Puerto Vallarta.

Jump into the beautiful, blue Pacific to snorkel or kayak at gorgeous Majahuitas Cove, accessible only by sea. Among beautiful landscapes, warm water and gentle surf, eco-conscious visitors will enjoy an abundance of sea life. From November through March, the bay attracts sea turtles, dolphins, giant manta rays and humpback whales.

Set out with a small group (maximum 28 privileged guests) for a more personalized experience on this outstanding day of discovery and adventure. Board a comfortable, all-weather, inflatable speedboat with an expert eco-guide -- the ultimate way to discover two traditional fishing villages and their spectacular beaches. Lush forest provides a spectacular backdrop to this area which is accessible only by sea.

Explore Catalina’s giant kelp forest and discover some of the fascinating marine life that calls this area home on this snorkel adventure.

If you can swim, you can snorkel! Board the custom-built Scuba Cat and relax on the sundeck as you cruise to the snorkel site.

Take a fun and comfortable cruise along the beautiful Catalina Island coastline as you search for dolphins and other exciting local marine life.

Journey back in time to explore the infamous Alcatraz Prison -- also known as 'the Rock'.

Your half-day tour begins with a panoramic drive by motorcoach along the Embarcadero and across the Golden Gate Bridge. This bridge is possibly the most beautiful -- and certainly the most photographed -- bridge in the world. Often half-veiled by the city's trademark rolling fog, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge spans tidal currents and withstands ocean waves and battering winds to connect the City by the Bay with the Redwood Empire to the north. You'll pause at Vista Point to take photos. Weather permitting, take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the city skyline, as well as Alcatraz, Angel Island and Yerba Buena Island, the islands of San Francisco Bay, Berkeley, Oakland and downtown San Francisco.

Discover the fascinating city of San Francisco with a two-day ticket on the Hop-On/Hop-Off San Francisco Tour. Enjoy an audio guide narrated tour allowing you to explore the "City by the Bay" at your own pace. Hop on and off an open-topped bus at over 15 different locations around the city, including crossing the famous Golden Gate Bridge.

Discover San Francisco’s many highlights by open top double decker bus. Sightseeing, museums, shopping, and restaurants line the route as this fully narrated tour allows you to hop-on/hop-off the bus throughout the day with stops at over 15 of the city’s most popular attractions. The full loop is approximately 2 hours in duration. Highlights along the route include Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, Little Italy, the Embarcadero and Union Square—San Francisco’s premier destination for boutique shopping, high fashion, restaurants, and theater. The Civic Center includes the beautiful architectural masterpieces of City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, Central Library, Symphony Hall and the Opera House. Don’t miss Alamo Square with its picturesque Victorian row houses and the Haight-Ashbury district—once the epicenter of the 1960s Summer of Love hippy culture. The stop at Golden Gate Park includes the California Academy of Sciences, the Japanese Tea Garden, the De Young Museum, and the Botanic Gardens. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge you’ll see the tremendous towers, sweeping main cables, and the signature International Orange color. Returning to the City Center via Presidio Park, there are stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street, Union Square North, Chinatown, and Steuart Street. The tour ends at the ship’s pier on Embarcadero Street located just a short distance from Pier 39, home to the Aquarium on the Bay and a favorite gathering spot for a large population of the California sea lion.

Cross the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge en route to visit one of the few remaining groves of virgin coastal redwoods. These world-famous trees are among the tallest and oldest of their kind in existence. The nature trail at Muir Woods leads you into the heart of the cathedral-like grove of trees. Take a moment to enjoy the serenity of this majestic setting while learning the fascinating history of the giant redwoods. After your time surrounded by nature, continue to the artist colony of Sausalito. The winding roads, cliff-side homes and houseboat havens make this one of the most interesting parts of the San Francisco region. You will have free time here to explore the many art galleries, boutiques and quaint shops of this bayside village. Enjoy the view of the spectacular San Francisco skyline across the bay from this picturesque city on the water.

Discover a few of the highlights of the City by the Bay on this exciting panoramic drive that takes you from the top of Twin Peaks, out to the crashing Pacific Coast, across the Golden Gate Bridge and to quaint Sausalito in Marin County. From the pier, travel along the Embarcadero and up famous Market Street to the top of Twin Peaks. Of the 43 hills in San Francisco, Twin Peaks offers the city’s most spectacular views. The almost-identical summits, Noe and Eureka, rise approximately 922 feet above the city. On a clear day, you are treated to a 360-degree view spanning the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Berkeley and the peninsula. Next, glide through lush Golden Gate Park, San Francisco's enormous arboreal front yard. Situated a few blocks north of the oceanfront end of the park is the spectacular Cliff House—spend a few minutes here taking in the excellent views of the Pacific and the Golden Gate Nation Recreation Area. Proceed to cross the historic Golden Gate Bridge (celebrating its 75th year in 2012), possibly the most beautiful—and certainly the most photographed—bridge in the world. Pause for photos at Vista Point, and from here, a short drive takes you down into Sausalito. Reminiscent of Saint Tropez on the French Riviera, Sausalito is a quaint artists’ colony. Next to the bayside restaurants, antiques shops, and galleries you'll see hamburger joints, ice cream shops, and secondhand bookstores. Sausalito's main strip is Bridgeway, which runs along the water. A bay-front meal (at your own expense) is highly recommended.

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14 Day Mexican Riviera & Classic California Coast