14 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California sightseeing planner
Start: Manila, Luzon
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Los Angeles
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Carmel
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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
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End: Manila, Luzon
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
Santa Monica Pier and Hollywood Walk of Fame will appeal to history buffs. Appreciate the collections at Los Angeles County Museum of Art and La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, catch a live performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, get curious at California Science Center, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.
To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online holiday builder.
Manila, Philippines to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 16 hours traveling from Manila to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Manila in May, plan for little chillier days in Los Angeles, with highs around 28°C, while nights are colder with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to fly to Carmel.
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To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online holiday builder.
Manila, Philippines to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 16 hours traveling from Manila to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Manila in May, plan for little chillier days in Los Angeles, with highs around 28°C, while nights are colder with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to fly to Carmel.
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Carmel — 3 nights
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Carmel Mission and Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to Point Lobos and Carmel River State Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Carmel: Big Sur (Pfeiffer State Beach & Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park).
For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Carmel travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Los Angeles to Carmel in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in May, expect Carmel to be a bit cooler, temps between 21°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Carmel travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Los Angeles to Carmel in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in May, expect Carmel to be a bit cooler, temps between 21°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove. Popular historic sites such as Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Pioneer Yosemite History Center are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Wapama Falls, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Pohono Trail.
To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park road trip tool.
Explore your travel options from Carmel to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Carmel in May, Yosemite National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park road trip tool.
Explore your travel options from Carmel to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Carmel in May, Yosemite National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
Step out of the city life by going to Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods National Monument. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Exploratorium and Cable Car Museum. Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and take a stroll through Chinatown.
For photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip builder.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, San Francisco is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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For photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip builder.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, San Francisco is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly back 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.
