10 days in California Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, explore the striking landscape at The Devil's Speedway, and then explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Death Valley National Park sightseeing planner.

Chicago to Death Valley National Park is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Death Valley National Park. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in July, with highs in Death Valley National Park at 101°F and lows at 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and finally make a trip to Washburn Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and then explore the striking landscape at Half Dome.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park itinerary app.

Explore your travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Death Valley National Park in July, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 83°F by day to 46°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, and then steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge. Keep things going the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, see the interesting displays at Exploratorium, and then don't miss a visit to Lombard Street.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco road trip planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, expect nights in San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, around 57°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Boyden Cavern, surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then admire the sheer force of Grizzly Falls.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park road trip planning tool.

Fly from San Francisco to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, train, and bus; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 98°F to lows of 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. On the next day, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, then find something for the whole family at Pacific Park, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, and finally see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles tour planner.

Fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in July, you will find days in Los Angeles are a bit cooler (83°F), and nights are about the same (66°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to San Diego.

On the 16th (Sun), see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum and then let little ones run wild at Balboa Park. Keep things going the next day: observe the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the San Diego trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in San Diego, ranging from highs of 77°F to lows of 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.