California - 18th October

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Monday – FREE DAY – Enjoy your day. Weather - Mainly sunny, some clouds high 72


Departure Details
for
Tuesday 19th October

Luggage ready for collection INSIDE bedrooms by 07.30

Departure for Cambria at 08.30

Leaving San Francisco, first stop at Monterey (10.30) then travel the scenic Pacific Grove and 17 Mile Drive, before arriving in Carmel(13.00) The afternoon shall be spent travelling scenic Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur), before arriving at Cambria (18.00)



Have a great time in San Francisco, and remember if I can be of any help please just ask.


Richard 

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