California Short breaks

Sometimes life is tough. What you need is a short break to California to get away from it all. So whether you fancy city breaks or just need a short weekend getaway, we have the perfect California break for you.

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  • Alcatraz
    From its origins as the West Coast's first lighthouse and fort to its more recent history as a maximum security prison and site of Native American occupation, Alcatraz, in the centre of San Francisco Bay, has always been iconic.
  • San Diego Zoo
    Located in beautiful Balboa Park, the 100-acre San Diego Zoo was founded by enterprising physician Harry Wegeforth in 1916. He kick-started the collection with 50 animals gathered from various local menageries. Now, less than a century later, it cares for over 3800 animals of 800 different species. Its plant collection consists of over 6500 species - making it one of the finest zoos in the world.
  • Friday Night Skate
    The Friday Night Skate in San Francisco begins at the clock tower on Embarcadero St. Between 100 and 300 people skate side-by-side for 12 miles down the waterfront and through the downtown area. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in this Sna Francisco institution.
  • Devotion
    One of San Francisco's premier clubs, The End Up, hosts the deep house night Devotion, a classic on the Bay Area club scene. Attracting a soulful and sophisticated crowd, the night boasts a roster of distinguished guests to keep the spirit of Sunday partying alive. Ruben Mancias is the resident DJ.
  • Zeum
    Zeum is San Francisco's interactive children's art and technology museum, offering hundreds of hands-on activities that facilitate learning and fun. It is now a much-cherished part of the redevelopment of Yerba Buena Gardens.
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