12 days in Las Vegas & California Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bellagio Hotel and Casino as well as One Day Tours. It doesn't end there: get curious at Bodies The Exhibition.

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Charlotte to Las Vegas is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. In June, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than Charlotte - with highs of 103°F and lows of 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): explore the stunning scenery at Twenty Mule Team Canyon and then explore the stunning scenery at Mosaic Canyon.

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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Las Vegas in June: high temperatures in Death Valley National Park hover around 98°F and lows are around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Cambria.

Cambria is a seaside village in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California State Route 1 (Highway 1). On the 13th (Sat), immerse yourself in nature at Leffingwell Landing, indulge your thirst for a good beer at 927 Beer Company, then contemplate the long history of Nitt Witt Ridge, and finally trek along Fiscalini Ranch Preserve.

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You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Cambria in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in June, expect Cambria to be slightly colder, temps between 93°F and 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time 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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Traveling by car from Cambria to Big Sur takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Cambria, expect colder days and about the same nights in Big Sur, ranging from highs of 68°F to lows of 53°F. You'll set off for Monterey on the 13th (Sat).

Monterey is a city in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Lovers Point, get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, then appreciate the history behind The Cannery Row Monument, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Coast Guard Pier. On the next day, take a memorable tour with Tours, then take a memorable drive along West Cliff Drive, and then immerse yourself in nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

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Traveling by car from Big Sur to Monterey takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

On the 16th (Tue), hike along Lower Yosemite Fall Trail, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, and then don't miss a visit to Washburn Point.

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Getting from Monterey to Yosemite National Park by car takes about 5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Monterey in June: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.