1. California – USA
A destination that needs no introduction, California it’s a perennial favorite!
The Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to San Diego, USA, where the Redwood trees turn into palm trees, is probably the most asked about honeymoon.
San Francisco is the perfect city to start a California honeymoon. There is so much to see and do in the city.
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatrazexciting neighborhoods like The Castro and Haight-Ashbury and an innovative food scene.
It is a great starting point to visit the rest of the state.
You could take a drive up to Napa to explore wine country and drive into Yosemite National Park for the most beautiful wilderness.
Back on the California Coastal Road, make your first stop in the charming town Monterey where you can go whale watching.
Spend the day driving to Big Sur, which is one of our favorite places in California and the US. The scenery is absolutely stunning, with craggy cliffs and forests overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Hike Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or visit the lookout above the beach and McWay Falls.
Go further on your California honeymoon road trip Cambria and San Luis Obispo or beyond Pismo Beach for sun, sand, surfing and seafood.
Pismo Beach is a classic southern California beach town. After that, stop in Santa Barbara. This laid-back city has wonderful Spanish-style architecture and palm trees lining the streets.
It’s next Los Angeles. We love the atmosphere in LA LA! From nightlife to West Hollywood, horseback riding the hiking in the hills to Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatoryroller coasters at Universal Studios Hollywood, folk culture tours, street art tours, food tours to relax on the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica.
take one vineyard tour, a bike ride the sunset catamaran cruise.
You won’t run out of things to do in the City of Angels! Foodies will be in heaven with everything from fine dining to street food to fast food – (hello In-N-Out Burger!).
Head to the beaches of Southern Cali in Orange County and sun San Diego.
If you have time, zip over to Palm Springs – the gateway to it Joshua Tree National Park.
Finish inside Las Vegas in the state of Nevada – Sin City will surprise you. Neon lights, some really fun hotels and an endless array of things to do (that don’t have to involve gambling).
It is also the perfect place to take a trip to Grand Canyon, very. You will not regret it one champagne helicopter ride. See our beginner’s guide to Las Vegas for more.
Truly, this is one of the most iconic honeymoons on the planet!
Start your California honeymoon San Francisco (Airport code: SFO) and we’re done Los Angeles (Airport code: LAX), San Diego (Airport code: SAN) or Las Vegas (Airport code: LAS)
Best time to visit California for a honeymoon: April to October
How much time do you need for a California honeymoon? We recommend a minimum of 10 nights.
Recommended vehicle type: Car
Where can you tag along on a California honeymoon? We love Hawaii or go to Mexico for relaxing moments on the beach at a luxury all-inclusive resort.
