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From San Francisco’s famous waterfront to the bright lights of Las Vegas and the jaw-dropping landscapes of Yosemite National Park, the USA’s West Coast is made for travellers who want a holiday with variety. It’s a standout choice for a first-time trip to America or anyone looking to combine must-see cities with big, open-road scenery in one itinerary.
Choose a Travelsphere escorted tour of the West Coast USA and you can take in the highlights without the hassle of building a complex multi-stop trip yourself. With transfers, transport and porterage taken care of, you can relax into the journey, whether you’re strolling through Los Angeles, enjoying free time in San Francisco, or taking in the sheer scale of the Grand Canyon.
For a region this large and diverse, our West Coast USA tours offer a simple, reassuring way to travel. Our itineraries blend guided sightseeing with time at leisure, so you can explore independently when you want to, while still benefiting from the structure of an organised holiday.
You’ll be supported throughout by your Holiday Director, alongside Specialist Local Guides who bring each destination to life and help everything run smoothly, so your guided holiday in America feels effortless from start to finish.
The Grand Canyon had been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember and when I saw it for the first time I was totally stunned! There are not enough words to describe that first view. I had a lump in my throat, I was covered in goosebumps and the tears ran down my cheeks. The canyon is so vast , the way that it is formed, the changing colours of the rocks, it was just gob-smacking! I will never forget that sight for as long as I live.
Sarah Smith | Best of the West
The West Coast packs huge scenery and culture into one easy-to-love region. Along the Pacific coastline, you’ll find dramatic ocean views and iconic beach communities, while inland, you can explore famous national parks such as Yosemite.
It’s also home to some of the USA’s best-known cities. You can experience San Francisco’s bays and cable cars, Los Angeles’ film-famous sights, San Diego’s laid-back waterfront, and the bright desert energy of Las Vegas. Add vineyards, wildlife-spotting and desert landscapes, and you’ve a destination that can feel completely different from one day to the next.
Learn more about the West Coast of the USA with our expert guide.
Strictly speaking, the West Coast is California, Oregon and Washington (the states that border the Pacific Ocean).
However, many West Coast America holiday packages also include nearby inland highlights. Typically, these will be Nevada (Las Vegas) and Arizona (Grand Canyon), because they fit naturally into the most popular touring itineraries.
It depends on your route, but West Coast tours can work well across multiple seasons.
If you travel in springtime, you can expect plenty of daylight for sightseeing, with warmer temperatures building in desert locations such as Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon region, while coastal cities such as San Francisco can feel cooler.
In early summer, the days are longer, and temperatures are typically warmer across much of the route, particularly in Arizona and Nevada.
Autumn offers comfortable touring conditions, with a mix of warm days and cooler evenings depending on where you are.
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With so many cultures in one region, it shouldn’t be surprising that West Coast cuisine is equally varied. You’ll find everything from casual street food to well-regarded restaurants, with regional specialities varying by city and state.
Fresh Pacific seafood includes Dungeness crab, oysters, salmon and Baja-style fish tacos, which are incredibly flavourful and popular.
San Francisco staples are cioppino with fresh sourdough and Mission-style burritos.
Farm-to-table cuisine is popular, with California’s peak season featuring plenty of greens, such as avocados and artichokes.
Asian and Mexican influences are also widely available. Think ramen, dim sum, Korean BBQ, pho, and tamales, from food trucks to restaurants.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are two of California’s best-known local wine varieties.
Coffee culture is excellent too, and you could try various blends and styles in cafés along the coast.
Non-stop flights from London to Los Angeles or San Francisco typically take around 11 hours.
Read our guide on things to do in Las Vegas.
The West Coast observes Pacific Time (PT), which is UTC−8 during Standard Time in winter and shifts to UTC−7 during Daylight Saving Time, typically from March to early November.
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