11 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood and then see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

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Santiago, Chile to Los Angeles is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Santiago to Los Angeles, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, expect Santa Barbara to be little chillier, temps between 30°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive to Big Sur.

A sparsely populated area with stunning views, Big Sur attracts artists and tourists traveling California’s scenic Highway 1.

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Drive from Santa Barbara to Big Sur in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or fly. When traveling from Santa Barbara in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Big Sur: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. On the 15th (Sun), you're off toCarmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos.

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Carmel is just a short distance from Big Sur. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Mon) before leaving for Wawona.

Wawona is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Mariposa Grove, then take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point.

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You can drive from Carmel to Wawona in 4 hours. While traveling from Carmel, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Wawona, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): take a memorable drive along West Cliff Drive, then do a tasting at Bargetto Winery, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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You can drive from Wawona to Santa Cruz in 4 hours. Traveling from Wawona in September, expect nights in Santa Cruz to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): admire all the interesting features of Alcatraz Island, then take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.

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Drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Sat) before leaving for home.