15 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California trip maker
Start: Amsterdam
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San Diego
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Los Angeles
— 3 nights
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Three Rivers
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Shaver Lake
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El Portal
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Merced
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Napa
— 1 night
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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San Diego — 3 nights
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America's Finest City
Your list of things to see and do now includes Old Town San Diego, SeaWorld San Diego, J.A. Cooley Museum, and other attractions. There's more to do: see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum and enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove.
For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our San Diego journey planning website.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to San Diego is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in May, with highs in San Diego at 25°C and lows at 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.
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For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our San Diego journey planning website.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to San Diego is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in May, with highs in San Diego at 25°C and lows at 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 nights
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City of Angels
Your day by day itinerary now includes Hollywood Sign, Petersen Automotive Museum and Jungle Cruise. When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish, approximately Bodfish away. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park, make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Planning Los Angeles trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Three Rivers.
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Planning Los Angeles trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Three Rivers.
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Three Rivers — 1 night
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Kaweah Whitewater Adventures as well as General Sherman Tree.
For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Three Rivers day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Three Rivers takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Three Rivers, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Shaver Lake.
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For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Three Rivers day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Three Rivers takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Three Rivers, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Shaver Lake.
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Shaver Lake — 1 night
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Shaver Lake Marina.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Shaver Lake online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Three Rivers to Shaver Lake in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. On the 14th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to El Portal.
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To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Shaver Lake online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Three Rivers to Shaver Lake in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. On the 14th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to El Portal.
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El Portal — 1 night
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You've now added Castle Air Museum to your itinerary.
To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the El Portal road trip tool.
You can drive from Shaver Lake to El Portal in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, El Portal is little chillier than Shaver Lake - with highs of 28°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Merced.
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To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the El Portal road trip tool.
You can drive from Shaver Lake to El Portal in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, El Portal is little chillier than Shaver Lake - with highs of 28°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Merced.
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Merced — 1 night
For traveler tips and other tourist information, read our Merced trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from El Portal to Merced takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from El Portal in May: high temperatures in Merced hover around 33°C and lows are around 14°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Mon) before leaving for Napa.
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Traveling by car from El Portal to Merced takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from El Portal in May: high temperatures in Merced hover around 33°C and lows are around 14°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Mon) before leaving for Napa.
Napa — 1 night
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America's Wine Country
Your day by day itinerary now includes Robert Mondavi Winery as well as V. Sattui Winery. Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): do a tasting at V. Sattui Winery and then do a tasting at Robert Mondavi Winery.
For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Napa road trip website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Merced to Napa. In May, Napa is slightly colder than Merced - with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to San Francisco.
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For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Napa road trip website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Merced to Napa. In May, Napa is slightly colder than Merced - with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
You've added Fisherman's Wharf, SS Jeremiah O'Brien, USS Pampanito, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): tour in style with Napa Valley Wine Train, join the crowd at Simraceway Performance Driving Center, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and finally snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. On the 18th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, and finally learn about all things military at USS Pampanito.
For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online day trip planner.
Drive from Napa to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Napa in May, you will find days in San Francisco are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). On the 19th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online day trip planner.
Drive from Napa to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Napa in May, you will find days in San Francisco are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). On the 19th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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.
Napa Valley travel guide
Thanks to a Mediterranean climate and idyllic location in Northern California, Napa Valley is one of the top wine producing regions in the world. This, coupled with the area's breathtaking scenery, abundance of quaint B&Bs, and exquisite local gastronomy, makes Napa Valley one of the country's most popular spots for peaceful weekends and romantic getaways. While wine tasting and vineyard tours are the traditional things to do, the region offers a variety of other attractions, including hot air balloon rides, spa treatments, and trips aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
