California: Sonoma & Point Reyes a la Carte

California is the perfect setting for an “à la Carte” tour, its wealth of landscapes and history resulting in a range of walking and activities. Your six-day visit to California starts in Sonoma, the world-famous-wine-producing region, where, of course, you visit a few wineries. You then travel west to Point Reyes on the Pacific Coast, where dramatic headlands and long sandy beaches open up to the ocean. Walking a la Carte tours include a world of options—additional cultural and regional opportunities—along with plenty of walking. The choice is always yours.
    Sonoma County has been a steadfast part of the California wine industry throughout its remarkable history, and walks lead through vineyards as well as Jack London State Park. The route then moves to an area of stunning ecological variety—Point Reyes Peninsula, a national seashore encompassing some 71,000 acres of pristine land and home to nearly 20 percent of the state’s flowering plant species and almost 50 land and marine mammal species. A premiere walking destination with 147 miles of walking trails, Point Reyes also offers phenomenal bird watching and kayaking. The coastal hills rise from bays and lagoons, in contrast to Sonoma’s rolling vineyards, highlighting the deep diversity of the region.  Every step of your journey delivers a bold, brilliant encounter with the Golden State at its best.
    Accommodations and cuisine enhance the experience. You unwind from wandering Sonoma Valley
vineyards in a delightful inn just off of the historic town square, and in restaurants showcasing local wine, cheeses, produce, and olive oil. In Point Reyes, your accommodations are conveniently located near the national seashore.