Redwood Forest, Santa Cruz Harbor 1-Day Trip from San Francisco

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Marie_V
1 year ago
It was an interesting tour. I would recommend the tour and the Guide. Charlie spoke mandarin to the other guests but always made sure I also got the information in english. Charlie was very knowledgable about every stop on the tour and a very safe driver. Capitola was a lovely little spot for a great margarita. Abolone farm was closed but there was a lovely senic beach we were able to enjoy instead. Santa Clara wa sgreat. We had almost two hours there and walked every bit of the pier and board walk which had an awesome VW car show that day. From there we went to the Steam train and it was a blast! Only drawback to the tour?There was some confusion about the pick up stop and we ended up going from San Jose to Oakland to meet our tour...which then drove us back through san jose, so it would have been nice if we could have avoided the first two hours of backtracking and transferring to another van. Highly recommended! Ask for Charlie!

Visit the Redwood Forest Steam Train with a ticket included. Travel over to the Santa Cruz Harbor! Explore the beauty of the Capitola Beach. Experience an unforgettable day with unlimited memories! Itinerary: San Francisco → Redwood Forest Steam Train (ticket included, 45 mins) → Santa Cruz Harbor (60 mins) → American Abalone Farms (60 mins) → Capitola Beach (60 mins) → San Francisco

Departure Point

  • 08:00AM Departure Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown.Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 07:30AM Departure 99 Ranch Marketing Warm Springs Plaza; Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 07:15AM Departure 99 Ranch Market San JosePlease note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 06:30AM Departure Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco AirportPlease note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 07:30AM Departure Union Square Macy's.Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
Return Details
  • 08:00AM Departure Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown.Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 07:30AM Departure 99 Ranch Marketing Warm Springs Plaza; Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 07:15AM Departure 99 Ranch Market San JosePlease note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 06:30AM Departure Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco AirportPlease note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
  • 07:30AM Departure Union Square Macy's.Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.
Duration8 hours - 10 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Santa Cruz Harbor135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaTravel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest. In the 1880s, narrow-gauge steam locomotives were used to haul giant redwood logs out of the mountains. Roaring Camp’s steam engines date from 1890 and are among the oldest and most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines providing regularly scheduled passenger service in America.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Capitola BeachCapitola, CaliforniaThe Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor is situated in Santa Cruz, California, on the site of the former Woods Lagoon. Built in 1962–1963, its public use specializes in boating and extracurricular marine activities for the local community and visitors. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Roaring Camp5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California on the coast of Monterey Bay. Capitola is a little beach town with a big claim to fame: It’s the oldest beach resort on the West Coast.Duration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
  • What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
  • Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
  • Pick-Up Location Policy:When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
  • Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card
  • Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
  • Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
  • Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
  • Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
  • Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
  • Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
  • Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
  • Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
  • Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
  • Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
Inclusions
  • Professional Bilingual(English and Mandarin) Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
  • Admission ticket to Redwood Forest Steam Train.
  • Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. ).
Exclusions
  • Food and beverage.
  • Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
  • Gratuities .
  • Booster seat ($10.00/person/day) available upon request
Redemption InstructionsPlease notify your order number or invoice number upon payment. Present your receipt and voucher upon check-in.Please arrive at the starting point 5 mins before departure time. Know Before You Go1. The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the supplier makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. The supplier is not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.2. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.3. The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.4. Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.5. Emergency contact: (Toll Free) +1(866)585-8747 or +1(212)334-4222.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Customer Reviews

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Ray_C
Picked up at Union Square San Francisco & driven in small car to San Josè. Met tour guide in a hotel lobby and swapped to tour bus. Only 6 of us. Lovely tour guide. Went to Capitola beach for 1 hour but too early as most things closed. Then went to Santa Cruz boardwalk for 1 hour. Too far to walk to town so just tourist gift shops and cafes on boardwalk. Went to Roaring Camp for the steam train through the redwoods but after a 4 hour delay Roaring Camp cancelled the whole train and kicked us all out. Not our tour guide’s fault and he made sure we all got a cash refund for that part of the trip. To make up for the disappointment he took us to Mystery Spot but it was fully booked. Whole day a big disappointment to be honest. Certainly not a trip I would take again or recommend.
Marie_V
It was an interesting tour. I would recommend the tour and the Guide. Charlie spoke mandarin to the other guests but always made sure I also got the information in english. Charlie was very knowledgable about every stop on the tour and a very safe driver. Capitola was a lovely little spot for a great margarita. Abolone farm was closed but there was a lovely senic beach we were able to enjoy instead. Santa Clara wa sgreat. We had almost two hours there and walked every bit of the pier and board walk which had an awesome VW car show that day. From there we went to the Steam train and it was a blast! Only drawback to the tour?There was some confusion about the pick up stop and we ended up going from San Jose to Oakland to meet our tour...which then drove us back through san jose, so it would have been nice if we could have avoided the first two hours of backtracking and transferring to another van. Highly recommended! Ask for Charlie!
Darlene_C
Trees! Big ones! Train ride thru the Redwood Forest. Santa Cruz was ok. Capitola Beach beautiful. Sunny. Would have like longer time at Santa Cruz for lunch and shopping
Marianne_C
Nice day trip. Fun. Loved the redwood train. Food at the redwoods was good. Van driver safe and very friendly.
Doug M
Our tour guide was awful. His English was so bad we couldn’t understand most of what was said. And his microphone didn’t work . There were two other couples on the tour. Both of them were of Asian descent as where are tour guides I don’t know if it’s a cultural thing but when our tour guide gave us a time to be back, my daughter and I were proximately 10 minutes early both couples were already on the bus, and our guy was fussing at us and telling us to “hurry up get on the van” like we were late, finally at the third stop when he was driving, partway down the road WITHOUT US I was frustrated enough I fussed back at him and say “you told us 2 o’clock” and he looked at me and he looked at his watch and he said “yes it is 1:52. We have to go now” absolutely ridiculous. The description of the tour is NOT accurate on TripAdvisor. You don’t go to redwood national park apparently that’s in the northern part of California several hours away from San Francisco. I did not notice because I’ve never been in California before I just picked what I thought was a really cool trip apparently NOT. The final icing on the cake was our tour guide told us because we booked through Tripadvisor. He was owed a 12% tip. Yes he actually told us that I gave a tip because he was training someone, and I’m not a jerk, good Lord I hope that person listens better Oh and as it turns out, he never gave the guy any of it. I was furious , the train ride was cool but I put in hours of blood, sweat and tears to get to the train ride. I would give this a zero if I could. Debbe North Carolina

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