13 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California holiday builder
Start: Copenhagen
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San Francisco
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Santa Cruz
— 3 nights
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Monterey
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Solvang
— 1 night
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Los Angeles
— 4 nights
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End: San Diego
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
You've added Alamo Square, Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround, Cable Car Museum, and other attractions to your itinerary. There's much more to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and go for a walk through Lombard Street.
To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco attractions app.
Copenhagen, Denmark to San Francisco is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Copenhagen to San Francisco. In July in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Santa Cruz.
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To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco attractions app.
Copenhagen, Denmark to San Francisco is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Copenhagen to San Francisco. In July in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz — 3 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Roaring Camp Railroads. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Cruz tour planner.
Getting from San Francisco to Santa Cruz by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Monterey.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Cruz tour planner.
Getting from San Francisco to Santa Cruz by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 2 nights
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You've added Rocky Creek Bridge, Hearst Castle, Point Sur State Historic Park, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then take a tour by water with Princess Monterey Whale Watching, and then take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive. Keep things going the next day: snap pictures at Bixby Bridge, then visit a coastal fixture at Point Sur State Historic Park, then admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, and finally get great views at Rocky Creek Bridge.
To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Monterey trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by car from Santa Cruz to Monterey takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Solvang.
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To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Monterey trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by car from Santa Cruz to Monterey takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Solvang.
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Solvang — 1 night
To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Solvang day trip planning website.
You can drive from Monterey to Solvang in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Monterey in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Solvang, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 14°C. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Los Angeles.
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You can drive from Monterey to Solvang in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Monterey in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Solvang, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 14°C. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles — 4 nights
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City of Angels
Your day by day itinerary now includes Griffith Observatory. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, admire the striking features of Spadena House, stop by Hollywood & Highland, and browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive.
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip planner.
Traveling by car from Solvang to Los Angeles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Solvang in July, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 22°C. On the 13th (Wed), you're off to home.
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To find reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip planner.
Traveling by car from Solvang to Los Angeles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Solvang in July, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 22°C. On the 13th (Wed), you're off to home.
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California travel guide
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
