14 days in West Coast Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): head outdoors with Elkhorn Slough Safari, then immerse yourself in nature at Garrapata State Park, and then kick back and relax at Carmel River State Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Scenic Road Walkway, then stroll through Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, then look for gifts at AiX, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Asilomar State Beach.

To see where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Carmel online tour itinerary maker.

Sioux City to Carmel is an approximately 28-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Sioux City to Carmel. When traveling from Sioux City in March, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Carmel: temperatures range from 64°F by day to 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Cambria.

On the 16th (Thu), get great views at Ragged Point Overlook, then look for all kinds of wild species at Elephant Seal Vista Point, then stop by Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and finally stroll through Moonstone Beach.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Cambria journey planner.

You can drive from Carmel to Cambria in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in March: highs in Cambria hover around 72°F, while lows dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Borrego Springs.

On the 17th (Fri), stroll through Ghost Mountain, then admire nature's extreme beauty at Coyote Canyon, and then admire nature's extreme beauty at Desert Gardens. On your second day here, admire nature's extreme beauty at Yaqui Well and then surround yourself with nature on California Overland Desert Excursions.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Borrego Springs holiday builder tool.

You can drive from Cambria to Borrego Springs in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus, taxi, train, tram, and car. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Cambria in March, with highs in Borrego Springs at 86°F and lows at 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): explore the stunning scenery at Mosaic Canyon, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Panamint Range, then contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, and finally explore and take pictures at Artist's Drive. On the 20th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Salt Creek Interpretive Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Titus Canyon, then take in breathtaking views at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Death Valley National Park road trip site.

Traveling by car from Borrego Springs to Death Valley National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, tram, train, and bus; or do a combination of bus, tram, train, and car. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Borrego Springs in March, with highs in Death Valley National Park at 70°F and lows at 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can fly to Cannon Beach.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): kick back and relax at Cannon Beach, then explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, and then immerse yourself in nature at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site. On the next day, kick back and relax at Hug Point State Recreation Site, then kick back and relax at Short Sands Beach, then look for gifts at Flamingo Jim's, and finally hike along Cedar Wetlands Preserve.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Cannon Beach road trip tool.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Death Valley National Park to Cannon Beach takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in March, you will find days in Cannon Beach are a bit cooler (54°F), and nights are about the same (41°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can fly to Seattle.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): take a stroll through Pike Place Market, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then walk around Kerry Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Alki Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Snoqualmie Falls, then admire the landmark architecture of Seattle Public Library, and then look for gifts at Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle.

To see ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle attractions site.

Traveling by flight from Cannon Beach to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.