An ultra luxurious, exclusive Journey by Rail traveling along stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline with layovers at diverse locations from Northern to Southern California where passengers live on board rail cars while visiting nearby attractions; there is no moving in and out of hotels. A unique, one of a kind vacation; an outstanding value. |
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San Francisco to San Diego – 5 Days* and 4 Nights Layover in San Francisco is subject to finalizing outbound San Francisco Amtrak connection Live on board your luxurious rail Car while visiting San Francisco – Los Angeles – San Diego *4 days by disembarking a day early, eliminating an extra day visit to San Diego, with a fare reduction. 3 days if outbound Amtrak San Francisco connection is not available. |
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Departure Dates |
2025 – Late summer |
Fares Per person, double occupancy per bedroom: Early confirmed booking/reservation discounts:* Payments, cancellations and refunds Special Offers Comparable Train Vacation Fares |
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A unique all-inclusive vacation along the USA’s California coast on board a preeminent, luxurious rail car(s).
San Francisco is one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities known for cool summers, fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture, and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Fisherman’s Wharf, and its Chinatown district which is the largest outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. The City is home to world-class theatre, opera, symphony and ballet companies and boasts premieres of Broadway-bound plays and culture-changing performing arts. Los Angeles is the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand and footprints, the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries and the Broadway Theater district features current musical shows. Nearby attractions include the Santa Monica Pier and sunny Pacific beaches, among many attractions. San Diego is home to pristine beaches, immense Balboa Park which is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo with over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres, art galleries, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, including aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines; and, the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum. |
Journey by Rail Timetable |
Day 1 – Tuesday, San Francisco (Emeryville) |
Board at any time after 11:00 am Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit San Francisco Click on Activities, San Francisco to see some of the many optional things to do Overnight in San Francisco, on board |
Day 2 – Wednesday – San Francisco, Los Angeles, may change with no layover in San francisco |
Depart San Francisco early morning Arrive Los Angeles mid evening Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Los Angeles Click on Activities, Los Angeles to see some of the many optional things to do Overnight in Los Angeles |
Day 3 – Thursday – Los Angeles, San Diego |
Depart Los Angeles early evening Arrive San Diego late evening Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit San Diego Click on Activities, San Diego to see some of the many optional things to do Overnight in San Diego |
Day 4 – Friday – San Diego |
Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit San Diego Hosted tour of the world famous San Diego Zoo; or alternative excursion if desired Overnight in San Diego, on board Optional – Disembark by 11:00 pm on Saturday instead of Sunday, with an appropriate fare reduction. |
Day 5 – Saturday – San Diego |
Optional – Disembark by 11:00 pm on Saturday instead of Sunday, with an appropriate fare reduction. Disembark by 11:00 am |