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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Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): take in the waterfront at Carmel Beach Boardwalk.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Carmel journey planner.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. While traveling from Redwood City, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Carmel, ranging from highs of 65°F to lows of 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can drive to Monterey.
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For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Carmel journey planner.
Redwood City to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. While traveling from Redwood City, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Carmel, ranging from highs of 65°F to lows of 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can drive to Monterey.
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Monterey vacation planner.
Monterey is just a short distance from Carmel. In June, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Carmel.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Monterey vacation planner.
Monterey is just a short distance from Carmel. In June, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) 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 1st (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos.
To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel driving holiday planner.
Carmel is just a stone's throw from Monterey. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Big Sur.
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To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel driving holiday planner.
Carmel is just a stone's throw from Monterey. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Big Sur.
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Big Sur — 1 day
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Big Country of the South
On the 2nd (Wed), get great views at Rocky Creek Bridge, take in the views from Bixby Bridge, take in the dramatic scenery at McWay Falls, then stroll through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and finally kick back and relax at Pfeiffer State Beach.
To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Big Sur trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Carmel to Big Sur by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cambria.
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To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Big Sur trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Carmel to Big Sur by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cambria.
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Cambria — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, admire all the interesting features of Moonstone Beach Dr, then enjoy the sea views from Piedras Blancas Light House Lens, then stop by Sebastian General Store, and finally take a leisurely stroll along San Simeon Pier.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Cambria trip planning tool.
You can 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 June, plan for much warmer days and about the same nights in Cambria: temperatures range from 93°F by day to 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Paso Robles.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Cambria trip planning tool.
You can 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 June, plan for much warmer days and about the same nights in Cambria: temperatures range from 93°F by day to 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Paso Robles.
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): head outdoors with Paso Bike Tours.
To find photos and more tourist information, read Paso Robles online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Cambria to Paso Robles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Paso Robles sees daily highs of 93°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cambria.
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To find photos and more tourist information, read Paso Robles online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Cambria to Paso Robles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Paso Robles sees daily highs of 93°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cambria.
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Cambria — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): kick back and relax at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach.
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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 5th (Sat) before leaving for Avila Beach.
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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 5th (Sat) before leaving for Avila Beach.
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Avila Beach — 2 nights
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On the 5th (Sat), see Van Curaza Surf School and then stroll through Avila Main Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head outdoors with BoltAbout, steep yourself in history at Point San Luis Lighthouse, and then stroll through Point Buchon Trail.
To see maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Avila Beach planner.
Getting from Cambria to Avila Beach by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. When traveling from Cambria in June, plan for slightly colder days in Avila Beach, with highs around 78°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive to Goleta.
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To see maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Avila Beach planner.
Getting from Cambria to Avila Beach by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. When traveling from Cambria in June, plan for slightly colder days in Avila Beach, with highs around 78°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive to Goleta.
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Goleta — 1 night
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On the 7th (Mon), stroll around Hans Christian Andersen Park, then 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.
For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Goleta trip itinerary maker app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta. While traveling from Avila Beach, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Goleta, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Santa Barbara.
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For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Goleta trip itinerary maker app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Avila Beach to Goleta. While traveling from Avila Beach, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Goleta, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Santa Barbara.
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The American Riviera
For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara trip itinerary planning tool.
Santa Barbara is very close to Goleta. June in Santa Barbara sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Goleta.
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Santa Barbara is very close to Goleta. June in Santa Barbara sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Goleta.
Goleta — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Goleta Beach.
For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Goleta planner.
Goleta is just a short distance from Santa Barbara. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Goleta planner.
Goleta is just a short distance from Santa Barbara. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) 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'll find plenty of places to visit near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: Project Survival's Cat Haven (in Dunlap), River Rafting & Tubing (in Kernville) and Whitewater Voyages (in El Sobrante). The adventure continues: take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, tour the pleasant surroundings at Big Baldy, hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, and don't miss a visit to General Sherman Tree.
For photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park route tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Goleta in June: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 94°F, while lows dip to 62°F. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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For photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park route tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Goleta to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Goleta in June: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 94°F, while lows dip to 62°F. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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California travel guide
The Golden State
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