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USA – Newport Beach, Los Angeles Stopover

3 days

Overview & Highlights

California is home to many hidden gems outside of the major cities and a short stay just an hour south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers the perfect opportunity to discover some of them on a short visit. From exquisite natural beauty to laid back beachside towns that are off the beaten tourist path – see another side to California.

On this quick 3-day itinerary, you’ll get to stay at a luxurious seaside resort in the picturesque bay of Newport Beach, relaxing by the sea, indulging in fresh local cuisine or hiking the beautiful coastline and inland wilderness of Crystal Cove State Park. Then, you’ll have a day trip to the beautiful Catalina Island. Situated just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Santa Catalina is a rugged paradise.

From the picturesque main town of Avalon, strolling the waterfront promenade to swimming at exquisite beaches like Two Harbours and Lovers Cove and hiking stunning trails like the Trans-Catalina Trail or the Garden to Sky Summit Trail that boasts views of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll be in for an unexpected treat before continuing on your journey the following day.

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From Los Angeles International Airport Mexico City, Cancun, San Jose del Cabo, Guatemala City, Belize, San Salvador, San Jose and Liberia.

Please note: this itinerary is only available to book as an as add-on or extension to our holidays in Latin America and cannot be booked on its own. If you are interested in a holiday to North America, please visit our sister brand, Journeyscape.

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Outline itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Los Angeles, drive to Newport Beach and relax by the sea.

Day 2

Day trip to Catalina Island.

Day 3

Depart Los Angeles for your next destination.

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A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.
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Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.
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