Duration: 18 nights
Best months: March–October
Country: The USA · French Polynesia
Region: San Francisco · Napa Valley · Yosemite National Park · Pacific Coast Highway · Big Sur · Bora Bora · Motu Tautau · Santa Monica · Los Angeles
A Journey from California Icons to Bora Bora’s Lagoon Blue
This California to Bora Bora honeymoon (18 nights) is built like a classic love story with a twist: city energy, wine-country calm, wild nature, an open-road coastal drive—then a South Pacific finale that feels like floating. Expect handpicked stays, smooth transitions, and a pace that protects what matters most: time together.
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San Francisco — City Buzz, Rooftop Nights, and Iconic Views
Begin in San Francisco, where the days are made for wandering and the evenings are made for lingering. Base yourselves at Proper Hotel and let the city unfold in layers—Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, and the boutique-lined streets that make the Bay Area feel effortlessly stylish. Between sights, keep it simple: great coffee, great neighborhoods, and one perfect rooftop cocktail to kick the honeymoon mood into place.
Napa Valley to Yosemite — Vineyard Days, Then Waterfalls & Mountain Air
Pick up a convertible and head into Napa Valley, where the rhythm slows and the views stretch. Your home base is Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection—an elegant retreat designed for long lunches, late afternoons, and that “just one more glass” feeling. Add a sommelier-led tasting and you’ll leave with a new favorite bottle (and a few stories).
Then trade vineyards for granite and mist as you drive into Yosemite National Park. Stay at The Majestic Yosemite Hotel and spend the day chasing the park’s natural drama—winding rivers, towering trees, and cascading falls. If the moment feels right, take the brave dip and let the cold water reset everything.
Roof down, ocean ahead—California’s most cinematic drive
Pacific Coast Highway & Big Sur — Route Number One, Done Properly
From Yosemite, point the car toward the coast and drive the Pacific Coast Highway—a legendary stretch of cliffs, bridges, and sea-spray horizons. The road is the experience here, so we keep the day unhurried: scenic pull-offs, dramatic viewpoints, and a “stop whenever you want” pace.
Your overnight is in Big Sur at Post Ranch Inn, perched above the waves with a front-row seat to nature. This is where you lean into stillness: ocean sounds, expansive views, and a night that feels quietly unforgettable.
Bora Bora & Santa Monica — Lagoon Bliss, Then One Last Sunset in California
Now trade steering wheels for sky views and fly to Bora Bora. You’ll spend your first four nights at Le Taha’a Resort and Spa, set on the tiny islet of Motu Tautau—a place made for slow mornings, bright underwater life, and spa time that feels like it lasts all day. Then it’s a short hop to Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, where overwater living, high-touch service, and lagoon-blue days turn the honeymoon into pure ease.
Before heading home, return to California for a final chapter in Santa Monica at Shutters on the Beach. Think beach walks, sunset drinks, the Santa Monica Pier, and a last day exploring Los Angeles—from markets to shopping to that “just one more” dinner you’ll talk about for years.
Luxor: A Honeymoon Beyond Time
Experience a journey designed for two — where romance meets adventure, history becomes a shared story, and every moment creates memories to last a lifetime.
Signature Experiences
- Rooftop cocktails and city wandering from Proper Hotel in San Francisco
- Convertible drive into Napa Valley with tastings and downtime at Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Yosemite National Park waterfalls, rivers, and mountain air with a stay at The Majestic Yosemite Hotel
- The Pacific Coast Highway road trip with a Big Sur overnight at Post Ranch Inn
- Le Taha’a Resort and Spa on Motu Tautau (first four nights) for barefoot lagoon living
- Overwater indulgence at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
- Santa Monica finale at Shutters on the Beach, plus a curated Los Angeles day
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
Tell us your dates, your ideal pace (more road trip romance or more lagoon downtime), and what “perfect” looks like for you. We’ll curate stays, route timing, and seamless transfers, then deliver a final itinerary with checklists and change support—so your honeymoon feels effortless from California to Bora Bora.
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Why Travel to California & French Polynesia with Honeymoon Xperts
This kind of two-world honeymoon only works when every transition is engineered for ease: the right hotel locations, smart driving days, and flight timing that protects your downtime. Honeymoon Xperts curates the flow so California feels iconic without feeling overpacked—and Bora Bora feels like a true arrival, not a logistics puzzle. You’ll get handpicked stays, private-ready options, and a plan that reflects your rhythm. Our process turns into clear deliverables: discovery, curated options, thoughtful iterations, a final itinerary with practical checklists, and support if plans shift—so you can stay fully present together.