Luxury Self-Drive Vacation through California
Santa Barbara ▸ Paso Robles ▸ Carmel Valley ▸ Big Sur ▸ Santa Monica
Picture this: five days spent discovering California’s spectacular inland roads and coastal regions in one of the world’s best exotic cars, stopping at a selection of the West Coast’s best hotels, most celebrated wineries and sensational restaurants.
Your California self-drive holiday is a curated experience — meticulously designed and planned by our team of on-ground experts. The route traverses the twists and turns of the striking arid Los Padres National Forest, the lush vineyards of the central coast wine region, and the azure Highway 1 coastline. Along the way you’ll enjoy boutique accommodation each evening, coupled with world-class food and wine.
Now to the toughest decision you’ll have to make: choosing which exotic car to drive! Select a stunning convertible to enjoy the golden sun, or a hardtop for ultimate performance, from the likes of Aston, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche and more. Then simply arrive and enjoy.
Experience your self-drive holiday in California
- Small Exclusive Groups
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Our Fleet (Drive One Car)
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Driving: 4 days / 1,200 km
- Tour Start: Santa Barbara, California
- Tour End: Santa Barbara, California
Explore the West Coast's iconic coastline
Spend five days discovering California’s spectacular coastal region and inland roads, along with celebrated wineries and decadent restaurants.
Tick-off rewarding, bucket-list roads
Drive a selection of California's best and most scenic roads, including the must-see Highway 1, along with lesser-known routes through the Los Padres National Park and Carmel Valley.
Enjoy a fully managed experience
Rest assured with a managed experience including car rental, insurance, delivery and pick-up, a detailed walkthrough, and on-call support.
Enjoy an expertly curated route
Enjoy the certainty of a fantastic driving route curated by our on-ground team, coupled with a programmed GPS and detailed routebook.
Indulge in the finer things in life
Stay in luxurious and experiential five-star accommodation each evening, including breakfast, taxis and valet parking.
Enjoy unique Californian experiences
Opt to extend your journey with quintessentially West Coast experiences, from scenic helicopter flights to exceptional wine tasting tours, and more.
*based on two guests per vehicle and double/twin-share accommodation.
Experience your Californian exotic car self-guided drive
Arrival and Welcome
Arrive into Santa Barbara. Check-in to your first hotel then spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the property. Set amid lush hills overlooking the Pacific, this five-star property is lauded as the region’s most iconic boutique resort. In the afternoon you'll meet our representative for a detailed walk through and handover of your chosen vehicle for your Californian self drive.
First Drive Day
The first day of your luxurious self-guided driving tour of California will take you from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles via the twists and turns of the Los Padres National Forest. Discover the diverse landscapes of the region from lush coastlines to semi-desert ecosystems further inland, before arriving into a boutique Tuscan-inspired retreat for the evening.
Second Drive Day
Day two will see you follow the Paso Robles wine trail before enjoying the sparsely trafficked backroads that traverse the rolling hills of central California. Take advantage of your proximity to Carmel Valley to explore the exceptional local wine boutiques. In the early afternoon you will arrive into a luxurious resort and spa in the heart of Californian Wine Country.
Third Drive Day
For your third day, we recommend a relaxed start, and perhaps even a lie-in to recharge before a long and rewarding final day. Today, however, is a shorter day and will take you around the Carmel Valley coastline through Monterey and Pebble Beach via the unmistakable 17 Mile Drive. That afternoon you will stop close to Big Sur at an exclusive and ultra-luxe resort.
Fourth Drive Day
Your final day of driving is a big one! Prepare to discover the iconic Highway 1 all the way from Big Sur back to Los Angeles. Take time to appreciate the spectacular sweeping ocean views along your way. Once you’ve arrived in Santa Monica, a member of our team will meet you to arrange your vehicle’s return and the conclusion of your journey before onward travel.
*based on two guests per vehicle and double/twin-share accommodation.
Choose your exotic car for your West Coast self-drive package
Labelled as the most important Aston in the marques history, the DB11 is a supremely sophisticated blend of hypermodern, road-crushing technologies and old-school Gran Tourer charm.
If you're hungry for a gorgeous, driver-friendly supercar that's quick-as-lightning, the new release update to the incredible R8 delivers, and then some. Consider your wish granted.
Solely responsible for the revival of the modern Bentley brand, the Continental GT is the perfect grand tourer, sporting a unique twin-turbo W12 and a truly luxurious interior.
The Huracan is a fantastic combination of fast, loud, and sharp. With an ingenious 4WD system, the Performante offers impressive technical specs and performance to boot.
Be warned: while there are many fast cars out there, few have the performance capabilities that require drivers to up their game so profoundly. Are you ready for this beast?
With a dauntingly low driving position, way back over the rear axle, the devastatingly handsome GTR draws heavily on the lauded SLS. An agile yet comfortable grand tourer.
For decades, the 911 has been the stuff of legend - a title it continues to claim today. Capable in all situations, this precision instrument remains a timeless inclusion on our tours.
*based on two guests per vehicle and double/twin-share accommodation.
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*based on two guests per vehicle and double/twin-share accommodation.
Customise your Californian self-drive vacation
Our tours are designed to be end-to-end luxury travel experiences that consider every detail from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart.
Your final tour investment comprises your Tour Package (as outlined above) and any Optional Add-Ons you choose to include. Please view the tour brochure for a full list of inclusions.
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Hear from past guests
Probably the most fun you could ever have; it's beyond first class, it's a class of its own.
Chuck & Margo, USA
Just unbelievable; out of this world – a bucket-list dream with new but now lifelong friends.
Adam & Kerryn, Australia