The Golden Gate Bridge and the Grand Canyon, Hollywood and Death Valley. Fried fish and San Francisco sour dough, taco trucks and American diners. The West Coast of America is home to some of the most incredible natural wonders and most famous cities in the country.

See barking seals and sample the seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf, then walk across the Golden Gate Bridge – once the longest suspension bridge in the world. Look out across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island and learn of its notorious inmates. Relax under eucalyptus trees in Golden Gate Park, or take a pedal-boat across Stow Lake. Travel to Los Angeles and get a first-hand experience of Hollywood. See the handprints at Mann’s Chinese Theatre and read the names of the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Be blown away by the performances and creativity at Disneyland, or go behind the scenes in Universal Studios. Head out to Yosemite National Park and see the sheer face of El Capitan, stand in awe as you look down on the Grand Canyon, or enter Death Valley - the driest and hottest area in North America.

From mind-blowing landforms to world-famous cities, West Coast America is overflowing with exciting curriculum opportunities, guaranteed to engage students of all disciplines. STS provide excellent accommodation throughout the tour, with hotels selected for their access to Disneyland, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas and San Francisco.