14 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California route 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
— 1 day
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Cambria
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Paso Robles
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Cambria
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Avila Beach
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Goleta
— 1 night
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Santa Barbara
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Goleta
— 1 night
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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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On the 14th (Fri), admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, then take a leisurely stroll along Carmel Beach Boardwalk, and then learn about winemaking at Caraccioli Cellars.
For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Carmel driving holiday planning app.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. When traveling from Redwood City in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Carmel, with highs around 70°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Monterey.
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For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Carmel driving holiday planning app.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. When traveling from Redwood City in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Carmel, with highs around 70°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 1 day
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On the 15th (Sat), explore the world behind art at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe and then stop by Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar.
For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Monterey travel planner.
Monterey is very close to Carmel. In August, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Carmel.
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For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Monterey travel planner.
Monterey is very close to Carmel. In August, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Carmel.
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Carmel — 1 night
For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Carmel travel planning site.
Carmel is just a stone's throw from Monterey. On the 16th (Sun), you'll travel to Big Sur.
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Carmel is just a stone's throw from Monterey. On the 16th (Sun), you'll travel to Big Sur.
Big Sur — 1 day
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Big Country of the South
Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): get great views at Rocky Creek Bridge, take in the views from Bixby Bridge, admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, then stroll through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Pfeiffer State Beach.
To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Big Sur visit planner.
You can drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August in Big Sur, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cambria.
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To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Big Sur visit planner.
You can drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August in Big Sur, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cambria.
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Cambria — 2 nights
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On the 17th (Mon), trot along with a tour on horseback, admire all the interesting features of Moonstone Beach Dr, visit a coastal fixture at Piedras Blancas Light House Lens, then stop by Sebastian General Store, and finally take a leisurely stroll along San Simeon Pier.
To find reviews and tourist information, refer to the Cambria trip itinerary planning website.
Getting from Big Sur to Cambria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Big Sur in August: highs in Cambria hover around 94°F, while lows dip to 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Paso Robles.
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To find reviews and tourist information, refer to the Cambria trip itinerary planning website.
Getting from Big Sur to Cambria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Big Sur in August: highs in Cambria hover around 94°F, while lows dip to 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Paso Robles.
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Paso
You've now added Paso Bike Tours to your itinerary. On the 18th (Tue), head outdoors with Paso Bike Tours.
Plan a Paso Robles trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Cambria to Paso Robles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Paso Robles sees daily highs of 94°F and lows of 55°F at night. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cambria.
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Plan a Paso Robles trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Cambria to Paso Robles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Paso Robles sees daily highs of 94°F and lows of 55°F at night. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cambria.
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Cambria — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach.
To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Cambria online trip builder.
You can drive from Paso Robles to Cambria in 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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To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Cambria online trip builder.
You can drive from Paso Robles to Cambria in 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 BoltAbout as well as Van Curaza Surf School. On the 19th (Wed), see Van Curaza Surf School and then enjoy the sand and surf at Avila Main Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with BoltAbout, then steep yourself in history at Point San Luis Lighthouse, and then hike along Point Buchon Trail.
To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Avila Beach trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Cambria to Avila Beach in an hour. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Cambria in August, expect nights in Avila Beach to be about the same, around 58°F, while days are little chillier, around 79°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Goleta.
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To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Avila Beach trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Cambria to Avila Beach in an hour. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Cambria in August, expect nights in Avila Beach to be about the same, around 58°F, while days are little chillier, around 79°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Goleta.
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Goleta — 1 night
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Hans Christian Andersen Park has been added to your itinerary. On the 21st (Fri), walk around Hans Christian Andersen Park, admire the majestic nature at Refugio State Beach, then trot along with Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, and finally cruise along Arroyo Hondo Vista Point.
To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Goleta trip itinerary tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta. In August, daily temperatures in Goleta can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Goleta trip itinerary tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta. In August, daily temperatures in Goleta can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. 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 photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Santa Barbara online attractions planner.
Santa Barbara is just a short distance from Goleta. In August, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 60°F. On the 22nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Goleta.
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Santa Barbara is just a short distance from Goleta. In August, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 60°F. On the 22nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Goleta.
Goleta — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): kick back and relax at Goleta Beach.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Goleta trip planner.
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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To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Goleta trip planner.
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
You've added River Rafting & Tubing, Whitewater Voyages, Big Baldy, and other attractions to your itinerary. There's lots more to do: take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, make a trip to Tunnel Log, cruise along Generals Hwy, and take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail.
For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park journey builder website.
Explore your travel options from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Goleta, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 95°F to lows of 63°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Thu) before leaving for home.
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For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park journey builder website.
Explore your travel options from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Goleta, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 95°F to lows of 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.
