14 days in California Itinerary

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): take in the waterfront at Carmel Beach Boardwalk, admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and then explore the world behind art at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe. On the 23rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on Elkhorn Slough Safari, then look for gifts at Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Asilomar State Beach.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Monterey visit planner.

London, UK to Monterey is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Monterey is minus 8 hours. September in Monterey sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

On the 24th (Sun), buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, then stroll through Alcatraz Island, and then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. On your second day here, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip planner.

You can drive from Monterey to San Francisco in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. September in San Francisco sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Calistoga.

Indulgence is the name of the game in Calistoga.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): do a tasting at Modus Operandi Cellars, then learn about winemaking at Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, then learn about winemaking at VGS Chateau Potelle, and finally do a tasting at Merryvale Vineyards.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Calistoga vacation planner.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Calistoga takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. When traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Calistoga: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

On the 27th (Wed), look for gifts at Edelweiss Chocolates, then examine the collection at Paley Center for Media, then browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive, and finally admire the striking features of Spadena House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, cruise along Mulholland Drive, steep yourself in history at Greystone Mansion and Park, admire the natural beauty at Will Rogers Memorial Park, then walk around Beverly Gardens Park, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Santa Monica day trip planning site.

Fly from Calistoga to Santa Monica in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. Traveling from Calistoga in September, expect nights in Santa Monica to be a bit warmer, around 21°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara, then explore the world behind art at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and then discover the deep blue sea with Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area and then meet the residents at Santa Barbara Zoo.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara trip builder website.

You can drive from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Monica in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Santa Barbara, with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cambria.

Cambria is a seaside village in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California State Route 1 (Highway 1). Start off your visit on the 1st (Sun): kick back and relax at Piedras Blancas, explore the historical opulence of Hearst Castle, and then get outside with Stepladder Ranch & Creamery.

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Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Cambria takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Santa Barbara, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Cambria, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Take a break from San Diego with a short trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, about 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the San Diego travel planner.

Fly from Cambria to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and train. When traveling from Cambria in October, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.