14 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California tour planner
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
— 2 nights
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Paso Robles
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Cambria
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Avila Beach
— 2 nights
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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): don't miss a visit to Carmel Beach Boardwalk.
To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Carmel online day trip planner.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Redwood City in August: highs in Carmel hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Monterey.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Carmel online day trip planner.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Redwood City in August: highs in Carmel hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Monterey.
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe.
For ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Monterey trip itinerary website.
Monterey is just a short distance from Carmel. In August, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Carmel.
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For ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Monterey trip itinerary website.
Monterey is just a short distance from Carmel. In August, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Carmel.
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Carmel — 1 night
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On the 15th (Sat), admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos.
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Carmel is just a short distance from Monterey. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Big Sur.
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Plan my day in Carmel using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.
Carmel is just a short distance from Monterey. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Big Sur.
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Big Sur — 1 day
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Big Country of the South
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Rocky Creek Bridge, snap pictures at Bixby Bridge, then admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, then enjoy the sand and surf at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and finally kick back and relax at Pfeiffer State Beach.
To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Big Sur online itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Carmel to Big Sur takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in August, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cambria.
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To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Big Sur online itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Carmel to Big Sur takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in August, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cambria.
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Cambria — 2 nights
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On the 17th (Mon), trot along with a tour on horseback, explore and take pictures at Moonstone Beach Dr, then visit a coastal fixture at Piedras Blancas Light House Lens, then look for gifts at Sebastian General Store, and finally take a leisurely stroll along San Simeon Pier.
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Traveling by car from Big Sur to Cambria takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Big Sur, expect much hotter days and about the same nights in Cambria, ranging from highs of 94°F to lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Paso Robles.
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Traveling by car from Big Sur to Cambria takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Big Sur, expect much hotter days and about the same nights in Cambria, ranging from highs of 94°F to lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Paso Robles.
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Paso
Your day by day itinerary now includes Paso Bike Tours. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): head outdoors with Paso Bike Tours.
To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Paso Robles travel planner.
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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Cambria.
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To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Paso Robles travel planner.
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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Cambria.
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Cambria — 1 night
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On the 18th (Tue), stroll through William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach.
For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Cambria driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Paso Robles to Cambria takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Wed) before leaving for Avila Beach.
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For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Cambria driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Paso Robles to Cambria takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Wed) before leaving for Avila Beach.
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Avila Beach — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Van Curaza Surf School as well as BoltAbout. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): see Van Curaza Surf School and then stroll through Avila Main Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): get outside with BoltAbout, visit a coastal fixture at Point San Luis Lighthouse, and then trek along Point Buchon Trail.
For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Avila Beach road trip website.
You can drive from Cambria to Avila Beach in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Cambria in August, you will find days in Avila Beach are slightly colder (79°F), and nights are about the same (58°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Goleta.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Avila Beach road trip website.
You can drive from Cambria to Avila Beach in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Cambria in August, you will find days in Avila Beach are slightly colder (79°F), and nights are about the same (58°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Goleta.
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Goleta — 1 night
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Hans Christian Andersen Park has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): walk around Hans Christian Andersen Park, immerse yourself in nature at Refugio State Beach, then take a pleasant ride with Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, and finally cruise along Arroyo Hondo Vista Point.
For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Goleta itinerary maker tool.
Explore your travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta with the Route module. In August in Goleta, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Goleta itinerary maker tool.
Explore your travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta with the Route module. In August in Goleta, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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The American Riviera
To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Santa Barbara trip planner.
Santa Barbara is just a short distance from Goleta. In August, daily temperatures in Santa Barbara can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Goleta.
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Santa Barbara is just a short distance from Goleta. In August, daily temperatures in Santa Barbara can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Goleta.
Goleta — 1 night
On the 22nd (Sat), kick back and relax at Goleta Beach.
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Goleta is just a stone's throw from Santa Barbara. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Goleta is just a stone's throw from Santa Barbara. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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A Land of Giants
Your list of things to see and do now includes River Rafting & Tubing, Whitewater Voyages, Big Baldy, and other attractions. And it doesn't end there: take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, don't miss a visit to Tunnel Log, contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Moro Rock Trail.
To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park day trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Goleta in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, with highs around 95°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 63°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park day trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Goleta in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, with highs around 95°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 63°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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California travel guide
The Golden State
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