Disneyland California, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Santa Monica Beach Holiday

 

How to Experience Disney, Universal & Santa Monica in One Amazing Trip

Planning a holiday that combines theme parks, city attractions, and beach relaxation can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Our California itinerary makes it easy to enjoy Disneyland California, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Santa Monica beach in one seamless trip, perfect for a family holiday during the August school holidays.

Getting there is simple with direct flights from London to Los Angeles, and Manchester departures available subject to cost. Once you touch down, private return airport transfers ensure a smooth start and finish to your adventure. No fighting traffic or juggling taxis – just comfort and convenience from the moment you arrive.

The first stop is the magical world of Disneyland California. You’ll spend 5 nights at the Hilton Anaheim, giving you prime access to the parks. With Disneyland California 4 Day Park Hopper tickets, you can move between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park each day, enjoying everything from iconic rides and character meet-and-greets to parades and spectacular nighttime shows. This part of the trip is ideal for families looking for California disney and universal fun, combining thrilling attractions with nearby, comfortable accommodation.

After Disneyland, it’s time to head to Hollywood for 3 nights at Hilton Universal City. With 2 Day Universal Studios Hollywood tickets, your family can explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, ride high-speed rollercoasters, watch live shows, and take the world-famous Studio Tour. Staying so close to the park lets you maximize your time inside and return to the hotel for a break whenever needed. This combination makes it easy to plan a trip for those searching for California disney and universal with beach stay, blending the excitement of the parks with a later beach escape.

Finally, wind down with 6 nights at the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica. Santa Monica is famous for its sandy beaches, picturesque pier, cycling paths, and relaxed coastal vibes. Spend mornings building sandcastles, afternoons strolling the promenade or shopping, and evenings enjoying gorgeous sunsets over the ocean. The beach stay offers a perfect contrast to the bustling energy of Anaheim and Hollywood, giving families a chance to recharge before heading home.

Booking with Charter Travel ensures peace of mind, with ABTA and ATOL protection, the ability to book as a complete package, and a best price guarantee. Every trip is tailor-made, so itineraries can be adjusted to suit your family’s preferences, whether you want more time at the parks or longer beach stays.

By combining Disneyland, Universal, and Santa Monica in one trip, you get the best of California in a single adventure. Families can enjoy magical parks, Hollywood thrills, and relaxing beach days all in one itinerary, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Whether you’re searching for California Disney and Universal this holiday package is designed to give your family the ultimate California experience. Make your next holiday truly unforgettable with magic, movies, and sun-soaked beaches.

There is something for everyone at Yosemite

Located just a few hours east of San Francisco lies one of California’s most outstanding and beautiful national parks, Yosemite. Well known for its waterfalls, it is an outstanding area of nature where you will find great gulfs of forest, deep valleys, glaciers and ancient giant sequoias (which can live up to 3000 years old!). The tallest waterfall in North America is situated in the park, named Yosemite Falls. It has a stunning 2425 foot drop where it’s flow peaks in May.

It was Abraham Lincoln that acknowledged the fascination people had with the park and set legislation up to protect the park amid the civil war which is the reason it still stands today in its glory and refinement.

The History of Yosemite stretches way back to 500 million years ago and erosion and weathering continue today to create the many fascinating faces and facades of the park. The mountains are still said to grow at least one foot every 1000 years.

The trees of the park have been in existence since the beginning of history on the western world. For example, the Mariposa Grove’s Grizzly Giant tree is over 2700 years old.

Wildlife in the park includes Bears. Commonly cold Black Bears, statistically very few are actually black. You will more so find the bears range from brown to cinnamon and blond (of course, if you were to come face to face with one, I am sure the colour would be the least of your worries!). The golden eagle is a common sight along with the great grey owl. Deer, squirrels and sheep make up some of the other wildlife you could see in the park. There are statistically over 90 breeds of mammals in the park.

Within this beauty, there are many activities you can choose from. Whether you like to hike, climb, backpack, horse ride, bird watch or winter and water sport activities, there is something for everything here at Yosemite. So whether you do it in a day or take a few days out in the park staying at one of the Lodges (which is recommended), I challenge you not to be overwhelmed by the sheer vastness, tranquillity and elegance of the park. Its importance in nature cannot be underestimated and is firmly underlined by UNESCO and it’s classification of the park as a World Heritage Site.

Finally we have putting together a well thought out Yosemite itinerary which will include both California and Nevada as a memorable flydrive package holiday