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Greater Palm Springs

Southern California

Hollywood glamour meets beachside chic

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Introduction

Southern California, or SoCal to locals, embodies the quintessential west coast lifestyle of sunshine, surf culture and beachside living. From the glamour of Los Angeles, to the Orange County highlights of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, and the year-round sunshine of San Diego, Southern California never fails to impress. But Southern California's charms aren't confined to the coast, head into the dramatic desert landscape around Palm Springs for a truly unique experience.

 

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Top itineraries in Southern California

Big Sur, California

California & the Pacific Coast Highway

12-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,225 pp incl. flights

A truly iconic USA fly-drive, the Pacific Coast Highway brings you between San Francisco and Los Angeles, calling into world-class vineyards, pretty coastal towns and sweeping golden beaches.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA

Highlights of the American West

14-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,790 pp incl. flights

Driving between San Francisco and Las Vegas, this curated road trip takes in the beauty of Yosemite National Park, austere Death Valley and the ever-spectacular Grand Canyon.

Laguna Beach, California

Southern California Self-Drive

12-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,575 pp incl. flights

Journey in style from the bright lights of Hollywood to the laid-back beaches of San Diego and back north, through the desert, to idyllic Palm Springs. It's the ultimate showcase of California's sun-drenched south.

Honolulu

Best of Hawaii & the Californian Coast

14-day tailor-made holiday from £3,885 pp incl. flights

This tailor-made itinerary will see you discover the verdant mountains and powder-white beaches of Hawaii alongside California's laid-back beach cool.

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Top places to stay in Southern California

Le Meridien Delfina, Santa Monica

Le Méridien Delfina, Santa Monica

Contemporary hotel

Watch scorching sunsets silhouette palm trees over one of the world’s most famous beaches as your accommodation is firmly planted among Santa Monica’s exclusive bars and restaurants, the haunts of LA’s rich and famous.

Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica

Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica

Traditional hotel

Perfect for those who like to be near the action but not deafened by it, Shutters on the Beach is a stylish yet quiet hideaway in sassy Santa Monica, and a highly regarded member of The Leading Hotels of the World group.

Viceroy, swimming pool

Viceroy Santa Monica

Contemporary hotel

Named ‘the best-kept secret in Santa Monica’ by The Los Angeles Times, this chic and contemporary boutique hotel is one of Santa Monica’s hippest haunts.

Surf and Sand Resort

Surf & Sand Resort, Laguna Beach

Contemporary hotel

Repeatedly recognised by the Luxury Travel Magazine as one of the world’s best stays, the hotel resembles a sun-washed Mediterranean village, offering beach relaxation, spa treatments, an oceanfront pool and great food.

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Where to go in Southern California

San Diego, California

San Diego

America's self-styled 'finest city', San Diego is wonderfully laid back, blessed with brilliant year-round weather, beautiful beaches, and plenty of family-friendly attractions.

Palm Springs

Palm Springs

With its modernist architecture, world-leading golf courses, star-studded music festivals, vibrant LGBT community and spectacular national-park surrounds, Greater Palm Springs is California at its inclusive best.

Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles

Love it or loath it, Los Angeles demands attention. This is, after all the home of Hollywood, Muscle Beach and a rich assortment of denizens desperately chasing the 'American Dream'.

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Southern California articles

  • Seal basking on rocks in Californian Harbour

    Where to see Sea Lions & Seals on the Pacific Coast Highway

    Arguably one of the most overlooked draws of Highway One, the abundant sea lion and seal population is both fascinating and adorable. If you don't know where to look to find them, follow our guide to the best places to spot California's favourite marine life.

  • Joushua Tree National Park, Greater Palm Springs, California

    California Dreaming

    Wexas USA specialist Patrick Griffin brings us off the beaten track of California to give his expert recommendations on the Golden State's wines and desert enclaves.

  • Retro Style on a Luxury Road Trip

    Make a self-drive holiday luxurious

    From renting classic cars to planning high-end picnics, these tips will help you craft a luxury self-drive holiday.

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Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced destination specialists.

Contact one of our consultants on 020 7590 0636 to discuss how we can tailor your holiday.

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