14 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California trip 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
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Paso Robles
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Cambria
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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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On the 4th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Carmel Beach Boardwalk.
To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel vacation site.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Redwood City in August, expect nights in Carmel to be about the same, around 57°F, while days are slightly colder, around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Monterey.
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To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel vacation site.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Redwood City in August, expect nights in Carmel to be about the same, around 57°F, while days are slightly colder, around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Monterey.
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe.
To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Monterey trip itinerary builder website.
Monterey is very close to Carmel. In August, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Carmel.
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To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Monterey trip itinerary builder website.
Monterey is very close to Carmel. In August, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Carmel.
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Carmel — 1 night
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On the 5th (Fri), admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Carmel vacation maker tool.
Carmel is just a stone's throw from Monterey. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Big Sur.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Carmel vacation maker tool.
Carmel is just a stone's throw from Monterey. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Big Sur.
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Big Sur — 1 day
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Big Country of the South
Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Rocky Creek Bridge, take in the views from Bixby Bridge, admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and finally stroll through Pfeiffer State Beach.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Big Sur trip planner.
You can drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Big Sur can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Cambria.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Big Sur trip planner.
You can drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Big Sur can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Cambria.
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Cambria — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): trot along with a tour on horseback, take a memorable drive along Moonstone Beach Dr, then enjoy the sea views from Piedras Blancas Light House Lens, then stop by Sebastian General Store, and finally make a trip to San Simeon Pier.
For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Cambria trip itinerary planning site.
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. Traveling from Big Sur in August, you will find days in Cambria are much warmer (94°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Paso Robles.
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For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Cambria trip itinerary planning site.
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. Traveling from Big Sur in August, you will find days in Cambria are much warmer (94°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Paso Robles.
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Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): head outdoors with Paso Bike Tours.
To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Paso Robles trip itinerary builder app.
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 8th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cambria.
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To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Paso Robles trip itinerary builder app.
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 8th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cambria.
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Cambria — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): kick back and relax at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach.
For ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Cambria online road trip planner.
You can drive from Paso Robles to Cambria in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. On the 9th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Avila Beach.
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For ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Cambria online road trip planner.
You can drive from Paso Robles to Cambria in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. On the 9th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Avila Beach.
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Avila Beach — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): see Van Curaza Surf School and then kick back and relax at Avila Main Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with BoltAbout, then enjoy the sea views from Point San Luis Lighthouse, and then stroll through Point Buchon Trail.
For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Avila Beach tour itinerary builder website.
Getting from Cambria to Avila Beach by car takes about an hour. Other options: 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). Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Goleta.
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For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Avila Beach tour itinerary builder website.
Getting from Cambria to Avila Beach by car takes about an hour. Other options: 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). Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Goleta.
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Goleta — 1 night
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On the 11th (Thu), walk 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 other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Goleta driving holiday tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Barbara.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Goleta driving holiday tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Barbara.
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The American Riviera
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara road trip site.
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. On the 12th (Fri), 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 in Santa Barbara, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 60°F at night. On the 12th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Goleta.
Goleta — 1 night
On the 12th (Fri), stroll through Goleta Beach.
To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Goleta trip planner.
Goleta is very close to Santa Barbara. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Goleta trip planner.
Goleta is very close to Santa Barbara. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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A Land of Giants
Get out of town with these interesting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park side-trips: Whitewater Voyages (in El Sobrante), River Rafting & Tubing (in Kernville) and Project Survival's Cat Haven (in Dunlap). There's still lots to do: take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, hike along Big Baldy, stroll through Congress Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls.
To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Traveling from Goleta in August, expect nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be about the same, around 63°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 95°F. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Wed) before leaving for home.
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To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Traveling from Goleta in August, expect nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be about the same, around 63°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 95°F. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Wed) before leaving for home.
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California travel guide
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