15 days in California Itinerary

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

Alcatraz Island and Charles M. Schulz Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to Muir Woods National Monument and Marin Headlands. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Healdsburg (Dry Creek Vineyard & Gracianna Winery) and Stinson Beach (in Stinson Beach). And it doesn't end there: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, trek along Lands End, and see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum.

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If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. In May, daytime highs in San Francisco are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Glacier Point and Vernal Fall. Get in touch with nature at Yosemite, Tunnel View and Bridalveil Fall. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, hike along May Lake Trailhead, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

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Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from San Francisco in May, expect little chillier with lows of 1°C in Yosemite National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): hike along Scenic Road Walkway, do a tasting at Caraccioli Cellars, then grab your bike and head to Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Carmel River State Beach.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Carmel. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Carmel, with lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Morro Bay.

Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California located along California State Route 1 on California's Central Coast. On the 11th (Thu), examine the collection at Morro Bay Skateboard Museum, then get a new perspective on nature at Museum of Natural History, then explore the activities along Morro Bay National Estuary, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Sweet Springs Nature Preserve.

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Getting from Carmel to Morro Bay by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Carmel in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Morro Bay: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can 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.

Get outdoors at Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve and Rookery and Cabrillo Bike Path. Discover out-of-the-way places like Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Fess Parker. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Barbara: Los Olivos (Andrew Murray Vineyards & Koehler Winery). The adventure continues: immerse yourself in nature at Carpinteria State Beach, examine the collection at Reagan Ranch Center, look for all kinds of wild species at Douglas Family Preserve, and do a tasting at Margerum Wine Company Tasting Room.

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Getting from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Santa Barbara sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Del Mar City Beach, then admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and then kick back and relax at Windansea Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Tue): visit a coastal fixture at Old Point Loma Lighthouse, explore the different monuments and memorials at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, then appreciate the history behind The Unconditional Surrender, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Coronado Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in San Diego, with lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.