12 days in United States Itinerary

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

You've now added Alcatraz Island to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): play a few rounds at Lincoln Park, examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, and then take a leisurely stroll along The Embarcadero. On the 15th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read San Francisco trip planner.

Washington DC to San Francisco is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and subway. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. In June, San Francisco is slightly colder than Washington DC - with highs of 71°F and lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow time for 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): make a trip to Olmsted Point, take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, then shop like a local with Ansel Adams Gallery, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls. On the 17th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic natural features at El Capitan, don't miss a visit to Yosemite Village, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and finally trek along Panorama Trail.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park trip planner.

Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in June: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. On the 18th (Tue), admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos and then look for gifts at The Cheese Shop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Carmel River State Beach, then view the masterpieces at Gallery by the Sea Carmel, then view the masterpieces at Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery, and finally take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Monterey trip builder site.

You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Monterey in 5 hours. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, you will find days in Monterey are little chillier (68°F), and nights are a bit warmer (53°F). You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): learn about winemaking at Epoch Estate Wines, explore the striking landscape at Morro Rock, and then identify plant and animal life at Monarch Butterfly Grove. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then browse the eclectic array of goods at San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market Association, then enjoy the sand and surf at Eldwaylen Ocean Park, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Pismo Pier.

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You can drive from Monterey to Pismo Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. When traveling from Monterey in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Pismo Beach: temperatures range from 78°F by day to 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.

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

On the 22nd (Sat), find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: discover the magic at Disney California Adventure Park.

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Drive from Pismo Beach to Los Angeles in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Los Angeles when traveling from Pismo Beach in June, with lows around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.