Oakland Trip Overview
A 3-day California coast adventure from San Francisco
An exciting, fun filled 3-day experience that takes you from San Francisco, the City by the Bay, and heads south to discover the treasures on California’s Central Coast.
You’ll enjoy highlights such as the Pacific Coast Highway Route 1, the extravagant Hearst Castle, quaint coastal Cambria and the award-winning Paso Robles Wine Country.
You’re sure to fall in love with the dreamlike beauty of California’s Central Coast on this 3-day getaway.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Oakland, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Rail Tours
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A 3-day California coast adventure from San Francisco
An exciting, fun filled 3-day experience that takes you from San Francisco, the City by the Bay, and heads south to discover the treasures on California’s Central Coast.
You’ll enjoy highlights such as the Pacific Coast Highway Route 1, the extravagant Hearst Castle, quaint coastal Cambria and the award-winning Paso Robles Wine Country.
You’re sure to fall in love with the dreamlike beauty of California’s Central Coast on this 3-day getaway.
Stop At: Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607
This tour will start in the vibrant scenic waterfront destination, Jack London Square, just a quick ferry trip or a few Bart stops away from San Francisco.
From there you will board the Coast Starlight train from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 1225 Park St, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2234
You’ll arrive in the early afternoon in one of the Top 25 coolest towns in America, Paso Robles, where cowboy country meets world-class wine.
After you check-in to your hotel, you enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure in Paso Robles.
You’ll have plenty of time to visit the charming downtown plaza, the local boutiques, art galleries, assortment of restaurants & cafes, winery tasting rooms, craft breweries, distilleries, cider houses, olive oil offerings and so much more!
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452-9740
On your second day you will enjoy the SLO CAL life on California’s Central Coast on a small-group Hearst Castle & Wine Country tour.
The tour will start off early for a picturesque drive to Hearst Castle where you will take the Grand Rooms tour of the main house and enjoy the castle free from the crowds.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cambria Historical Museum, 2251 Center St, Cambria, CA 93428-3005
Afterwards, we’ll head over to the charming coastal town of Cambria, where you’ll have time to wander, enjoy the shops, art galleries & restaurants at your leisure (lunch is not included in the tour).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Paso Robles Wineries, 560 10th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA
Finally, we will finish the day by heading over the stunning Santa Lucia mountains into Paso Robles Wine Country, where you’ll enjoy three unique and delightful wine tasting experiences before returning to your lodging. (Tasting fees not included)
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607
Enjoy the morning and early afternoon at your leisure before boarding the Coast Starlight train to San Francisco in the early afternoon.
Once you board you can opt to make a dinner reservation in the dining car, which is an experience itself and highly recommended.
You’ll arrive in the evening in the vibrant scenic waterfront destination (9:30pm), Jack London Square, finishing this 3-day tour.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Hearst Castle/California State Parks & Amtrak
Duration: 5 hours
