James Martin's American Adventure continues with a cruise along California's Pacific Coast. James rides his motorcycle through the coastal city of Santa Cruz and takes in the fertile nature of the local farmland along the way; he then shops at a local farmers' market before cooking his own recipes on a family-run artichoke farm. James also tries his hand at surfing - only to be upstaged by a surfing dog when he does (!) - and uses the area's rich farming heritage as inspiration when back home.

James Martin's American Adventure takes the chef to the city of San Francisco. James arrives on a boat through the bay before cooking on the great historic warship the SS Jeremiah O'Brien. James then takes a walk on foot through San Francisco's famous Chinatown and explores the many food stores offering unusual ingredients to the thousands of shoppers that visit every day. Those with a sweet tooth are also catered for in this episode with an exclusive look at the Ghiradelli Chocolate Festival.

A trip to California wouldn't be complete without a visit to the famous vineyards of Sonoma County; James Martin continues his American Adventure with a drive on his much-loved Harley Davidson to visit a unique winery and farm and a farm and restaurant run by a passionate husband and wife team where he is totally overwhelmed by the culinary offerings. James's adventure isn't just about food, however; he also visits a Tibetan artist undertaking a breathtaking five-year-long ceremonial painting.