14 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California trip builder
Start: Redwood City
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Carmel
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Monterey
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Carmel
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Big Sur
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Cambria
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Paso Robles
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Avila Beach
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Goleta
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Santa Barbara
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Goleta
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
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End: Redwood City
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Carmel — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos and then take a leisurely stroll along Carmel Beach Boardwalk.
For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Carmel day trip site.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Redwood City in August: highs in Carmel hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Monterey.
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For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Carmel day trip site.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Redwood City in August: highs in Carmel hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Monterey.
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Monterey — 1 day
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe and then stop by Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar.
To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Monterey trip website.
Monterey is just a short distance from Carmel. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in August, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Carmel.
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To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Monterey trip website.
Monterey is just a short distance from Carmel. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in August, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Carmel.
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Carmel — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): do a tasting at Caraccioli Cellars.
To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Carmel trip itinerary maker tool.
Carmel is just a short distance from Monterey. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Big Sur.
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To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Carmel trip itinerary maker tool.
Carmel is just a short distance from Monterey. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Big Sur.
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Big Sur — 1 day
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Big Country of the South
On the 16th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Rocky Creek Bridge, snap pictures at Bixby Bridge, admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, then enjoy the sand and surf at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Pfeiffer State Beach.
To see ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Big Sur trip maker website.
Drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Big Sur sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cambria.
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To see ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Big Sur trip maker website.
Drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Big Sur sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cambria.
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Cambria — 2 nights
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Piedras Blancas Light House Lens has been added to your itinerary. On the 17th (Mon), trot along with a tour on horseback, stroll through William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, then look for gifts at Sebastian General Store, then make a trip to San Simeon Pier, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Piedras Blancas Light House Lens.
To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Cambria trip maker website.
Drive from Big Sur to Cambria in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Big Sur in August, plan for warmer days and about the same nights in Cambria: temperatures range from 94°F by day to 55°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Tue) before leaving for Paso Robles.
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To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Cambria trip maker website.
Drive from Big Sur to Cambria in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Big Sur in August, plan for warmer days and about the same nights in Cambria: temperatures range from 94°F by day to 55°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Tue) before leaving for Paso Robles.
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Paso Robles — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Central Coast Trailrides as well as Paso Bike Tours. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): head outdoors with Paso Bike Tours. On the 19th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a pleasant ride with Central Coast Trailrides and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
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You can drive from Cambria to Paso Robles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 94°F in August, and nighttime lows around 55°F. On the 20th (Thu), you'll travel to Avila Beach.
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You can drive from Cambria to Paso Robles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 94°F in August, and nighttime lows around 55°F. On the 20th (Thu), you'll travel to Avila Beach.
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Avila Beach — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes BoltAbout as well as Van Curaza Surf School. On the 20th (Thu), see Van Curaza Surf School and then enjoy the sand and surf at Avila Main Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: head outdoors with BoltAbout, then visit a coastal fixture at Point San Luis Lighthouse, and then hike along Point Buchon Trail.
To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Avila Beach online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Paso Robles to Avila Beach takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Paso Robles in August: highs in Avila Beach hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Goleta.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Avila Beach online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Paso Robles to Avila Beach takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Paso Robles in August: highs in Avila Beach hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Goleta.
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Goleta — 1 night
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Hans Christian Andersen Park has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): stroll around Hans Christian Andersen Park, then immerse yourself in nature at Refugio State Beach, then trot along with Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, and finally take a memorable drive along Arroyo Hondo Vista Point.
For reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Goleta day trip website.
Traveling by car from Avila Beach to Goleta takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Goleta can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Barbara.
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For reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Goleta day trip website.
Traveling by car from Avila Beach to Goleta takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Goleta can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Barbara.
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The American Riviera
To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Barbara tour itinerary planning app.
Santa Barbara is just a short distance from Goleta. In August in Santa Barbara, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Goleta.
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Santa Barbara is just a short distance from Goleta. In August in Santa Barbara, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Goleta.
Goleta — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): stroll through Goleta Beach.
For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Goleta trip itinerary builder app.
Goleta is just a short distance from Santa Barbara. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Goleta trip itinerary builder app.
Goleta is just a short distance from Santa Barbara. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 3 nights
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A Land of Giants
Your day by day itinerary now includes Project Survival's Cat Haven as well as General Grant Tree Trail. The adventure continues: take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls, contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree, and make a trip to Tunnel Log.
To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip maker app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Goleta in August: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 95°F, while lows dip to 63°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Thu) before leaving for home.
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To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip maker app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Goleta in August: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 95°F, while lows dip to 63°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Thu) before leaving for 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.
