West Coast USA & Mexico

You'll discover everything from food trucks to fine dining restaurants in West Coast USA and Mexico, so you won't have any trouble finding something to tantalise your taste buds. Clam chowder, hot dog on a stick, California burritos, Dutch crunch bread and street tacos are just a few of the popular tasty delights you'll come across during a visit to the fabulous West Coast of the USA.

More elaborate offerings include. Fresh seafood and meats such as elk and moose also feature in more elaborate traditional recipes, with berries, kale, potatoes, mushrooms and wild plants also playing a part in creating fabulous flavours. Mexico is a Mecca for foodies, with enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, chilaquiles and tamales among the culinary joys you'll encounter. Machaca is a popular shredded dried beef favourite and Menudo is a classic seasoned soup, made with corn kernels and beef tripe.

  Huckleberry pie and hot fudge sundae are scrumptious desserts in West Coast USA, while much-loved Mexican desserts include fried ice cream, wedding cookies and churros. Popular drinks you'll come across during your cruise adventure include wonderful Californian wine, craft beers and potent Mexican tequila.

This destination is popular all-year-round, but a great time to visit is between November and March when temperatures are slightly lower than those in the summer, when the heat can often prove energy-sapping and oppressive. Much of the West coast of the USA enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with the mercury rarely falling below the mid-teens.
. The wettest month is February, while July enjoys the most hours of daily sunshine, creating plenty of opportunity to see the sights. Mexico has a wet and dry season, with the dry (high) season runs from October to April when humidity levels are low. It's wise to avoid Mexico in July and August - this is the hurricane season when heavy rains, strong winds and high humidity are common, plus some restaurants and attractions close down. The shoulder months of May, June and September are a good choice for anyone who wants to avoid the big crowds and maybe clinch a great-price cruise deal.      

You won’t struggle to find wonderful things to see and do during a fun-packed cruise adventure in the West Coast of the USA and Mexico. The region is blessed with attractions galore, from pristine sandy beaches for sunbathing and enjoying an array of water sports to captivating cities which boast architectural wonders, fabulous shops, gourmet restaurants and pulsating nightlife.
 Go celebrity-spotting in Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, visit the city’s legendary Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard or take a tour of the famous Universal or Paramount Studios. San Francisco will wow you with its epic landmarks, including Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz Island, home to the notorious prison. San Diego is a must-see city, with a beautiful harbour, wonderful galleries and a world-famous zoo. When you sail south to the Mexican Riviera you’ll discover a myriad of attractions. Puerto Vallerta is home to wonderful restaurants, shops, nightlife and beaches. Key attractions include Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, Puerto Vallarta Pier and El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary. The resort city of Cabo San Lucas is truly spectacular with its arching stone cliffs, white powdery sands and crystal-clear waters, while Ensenada is the place to see La Bufadora, a natural marine geyser that jets water 100 feet into the air. Bay of Todos los Santos is an enchanting place where you watch whales and dolphins swimming gracefully in the sapphire waters. Popular activities in West Coast USA include hiking, surfing, fishing, mountain biking, white water rafting, bungee jumping, skydiving and helicopter tours. Key activities on the Mexican coast include horseback riding, surfing, snorkelling, dune buggy safaris, canyoning, shark diving, jet skiing, parasailing, sport fishing and paddleboarding.