Cruising the Californian Coast.

Join Photo Workshop Adventures on an exciting California Coast Photo Tour and Landscape Adventure for an expedition across quaint towns, redwood forests, and rugged beaches. You will come across seals frolicking in the ocean, walk amongst magnificently majestic trees, and soak up that beach lifestyle that we all fantasize about from our office desks. This state truly captures a variety of landscapes, where you can expect to find diversity even just 80 miles up the coast.

Naturally, much of our time on this trip will be dedicated to the many beaches that California boasts, each with its own personality and idiosyncracies to photograph. At Pismo Beach, we will be focusing on its vast dunes, capturing the undulating patterns and textures in the sand.  We will also uncover the secluded Hole in the Wall Beach, accessed through a hidden tunnel under railroad tracks, hence its name. This is a favorite among locals as it is quiet, tiny, and tucked away, lending itself to intimate photographic moments with beachgoers. In contrast, San Simeon’s beaches are a lot more crowded, not so much by humans but by hundreds of Elephant seals that flop onto the sand and bask in the Californian sunshine. People photography will form an important part of our beach time as we snap surfers and sunseekers.

We will also witness some of Cali’s storybook towns that accompany them, such as the charming Carmel-by-the-Sea. With its cottages, immaculately tended gardens, and flower-lined streets, it will be hard to fathom that we are in the United States and not an English village from Tudor times.

This photo tour will be quite the aquatic adventure as we sail across the sea on amphibious vehicles, whale watch, discover waterfalls, enjoy fresh seafood, and meander down the banks of the Big Sur River. The piece de resistance will be shooting the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, where we will scout out the best viewpoints from above at Hawk Hill and down below at Marshall Beach. Heading inland, we will get lost among the larger-than-life redwood trees, ancient ferns, and babbling streams in Muir Woods.

This private photography journey, available exclusively through Photo Workshop Adventures, is more than a quest to capture remarkable images; it is an intimate invitation to elevate your craft and experience the world through a renewed artistic vision. With your own dedicated expert photographer guide, you’ll be led to the most photogenic locations under the best light, all while receiving personalized instruction in the art of visual storytelling.

Throughout this private adventure, you will refine your camera techniques, learn to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign landscape, and develop the ability to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, transforming everyday images into extraordinary works of art.

Your private visual odyssey begins here – request a proposal today.

Please note: Our photography guide will always be on the lookout for interesting images during our photo adventure and for this reason, our itineraries are always subject to change. Weather plays a major role in capturing the best images possible. Changing light and weather conditions will always be assessed and changes in the schedule will be made accordingly. Flexibility, patience, and a sense of adventure are key to having a great time and capturing stellar photographs.

Naturally, much of our time on this trip will be dedicated to the many beaches that California boasts, each with its own personality and idiosyncracies to photograph. At Pismo Beach, we will be focusing on its vast dunes, capturing the undulating patterns and textures in the sand.  We will also uncover the secluded Hole in the Wall Beach, accessed through a hidden tunnel under railroad tracks, hence its name. This is a favorite among locals as it is quiet, tiny, and tucked away, lending itself to intimate photographic moments with beachgoers. In contrast, San Simeon’s beaches are a lot more crowded, not so much by humans but by hundreds of Elephant seals that flop onto the sand and bask in the Californian sunshine. People photography will form an important part of our beach time as we snap surfers and sunseekers.

We will also witness some of Cali’s storybook towns that accompany them, such as the charming Carmel-by-the-Sea. With its cottages, immaculately tended gardens, and flower-lined streets, it will be hard to fathom that we are in the United States and not an English village from Tudor times.

This photo tour will be quite the aquatic adventure as we sail across the sea on amphibious vehicles, whale watch, discover waterfalls, enjoy fresh seafood, and meander down the banks of the Big Sur River. The piece de resistance will be shooting the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, where we will scout out the best viewpoints from above at Hawk Hill and down below at Marshall Beach. Heading inland, we will get lost among the larger-than-life redwood trees, ancient ferns, and babbling streams in Muir Woods.

This photo tour will be quite the aquatic adventure as we sail across the sea on amphibious vehicles, whale watch, discover waterfalls, enjoy fresh seafood, and meander down the banks of the Big Sur River. The piece de resistance will be shooting the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, where we will scout out the best viewpoints from above at Hawk Hill and down below at Marshall Beach. Heading inland, we will get lost among the larger-than-life redwood trees, ancient ferns, and babbling streams in Muir Woods.

This private photography journey, available exclusively through Photo Workshop Adventures, is more than a quest to capture remarkable images; it is an intimate invitation to elevate your craft and experience the world through a renewed artistic vision. With your own dedicated expert photographer guide, you’ll be led to the most photogenic locations under the best light, all while receiving personalized instruction in the art of visual storytelling.

Throughout this private adventure, you will refine your camera techniques, learn to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign landscape, and develop the ability to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, transforming everyday images into extraordinary works of art.

Your private visual odyssey begins here – request a proposal today.

Please note: Our photography guide will always be on the lookout for interesting images during our photo adventure and for this reason, our itineraries are always subject to change. Weather plays a major role in capturing the best images possible. Changing light and weather conditions will always be assessed and changes in the schedule will be made accordingly. Flexibility, patience, and a sense of adventure are key to having a great time and capturing stellar photographs.

*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.