This tour of the Golden State is packed with fun adventure. Hike along Big Sur, California’s gorgeously rugged stretch of coastline, and sea kayak among abundant wildlife in Monterey Bay. Participate in a beach clean-up with Save Our Shores, and learn to climb on a secluded granite dome near Yosemite National Park. Walk among sleeping giants in sequoia forests, whitewater raft the American River, and learn to surf on quintessential northern Cali beaches. Finally, wrap up your adventure with a tour of San Francisco, including Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge.
California Adventure
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Destination
California
Current Grades
8th-10th
Airports
Arrive: San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Depart: San Francisco, CA (SFO)

Itinerary
Day 1: Explore Big Sur
Pull on your hiking shoes and get ready to explore the rugged, mountainous terrain of the incomparable Big Sur! We’ll head to Andrew Molera State Park, a rarely-visited stretch of beach—intentionally underdeveloped as wished by its namesake. We’ll meander through sections of the park’s 20 miles of trail through the beach, meadows, and bluffs with views of the entire Big Sur coast. We’ll also head to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, where we’ll have unobstructed views of the 80-foot-tall McWay Falls, one of two tidefalls in California that pours directly into the Pacific. We’ll polish off our tour with a drive on the famous Highway 1 along the California coastline, until we reach Manresa State Park to camp beachside under the stars.
Accommodation: Camping
Day 2: Sea kayak in Monterey Bay
Our next adventure will take us sea kayaking in the calm waters of Monterey Bay. From this inlet on the Pacific, we’ll make our way into the biologically diverse Elkhorn Slough. On the way, it’s likely you’ll see sea otters, sea lions, and harbor seals frolicking below us, where pelicans, sandpipers, and loons will be searching the skies above us. More than 340 migratory birds have been identified in this area!
Accommodation: Camping
Dates and Prices
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Departure Day
06/30/21
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Return Day
07/11/21
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Grade
8-9
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Price
$3,588
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Availability
Limited
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Departure Day
07/28/21
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Return Day
08/08/21
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Grade
8–10
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Price
$3,588
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Availability
Full
Departure Day | Return Day | Grade | Price | Availability |
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06/30/21
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07/11/21
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8-9
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$3,588
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limited
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07/28/21
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08/08/21
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8–10
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$3,588
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full
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Accommodations & Service
Community Service: Approximately 5 Hours
- Save Our Shores: Beach clean-up and environment awareness.
Accommodations:
- 11 nights of camping. All campgrounds have running water and bathroom facilities on site. Bold Earth will provide comfortable 3-person tents.
Community service: 5 hours
Hiking
Rock climbing
Sea kayaking
Sightseeing
Surfing
Whitewater rafting
Trip Instructors
California Adventure
Reviews
Whitewater rafting was super exciting, and my boat crew had tons of fun. Hanging out around camp and playing games together was also extremely fun, and I had a great time bonding and sharing experiences with everyone.
My favorite part about the trip was the variety of activities and places we visited and participated in. Every day we were doing something different, which made the trip really exciting and engaging.
My favorite part of the trip was that at every meal, we sat in a circle and included everyone in the conversation. It made our group closer and act like a family.
Sarah had a great time, connected with people, and gained confidence. Bold Earth was easy to reach, answered questions promptly, and worked with us when travel plans went awry.
It was very exciting to hear about Blythe’s trip when she got home. I think this was a great experience for her, and I definitely recommend Bold Earth to everyone.