15 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California holiday builder
Start: Houston
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San Diego
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Carlsbad
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Anaheim
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Long Beach
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Santa Monica
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Beverly Hills
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Los Angeles
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Yosemite National Park
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Fairfield
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San Francisco
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End: Houston
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San Diego — 1 night
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America's Finest City
Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): see the interesting displays at San Diego Air & Space Museum, admire the natural beauty at Balboa Park, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, and finally kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove.
To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the San Diego holiday tool.
Houston to San Diego is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Houston in July, things will get slightly colder in San Diego: highs are around 29°C and lows about 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Carlsbad.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the San Diego holiday tool.
Houston to San Diego is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Houston in July, things will get slightly colder in San Diego: highs are around 29°C and lows about 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Carlsbad.
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Carlsbad — 1 night
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Village by the Sea
Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): find something for the whole family at LEGOLAND California and then take a stroll through Carlsbad Village.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Carlsbad road trip site.
Traveling by car from San Diego to Carlsbad takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Carlsbad are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Anaheim.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Carlsbad road trip site.
Traveling by car from San Diego to Carlsbad takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Carlsbad are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Anaheim.
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Anaheim — 1 night
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Heart of Orange County
Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): discover the magic at Disney California Adventure Park.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Anaheim trip planner.
Getting from Carlsbad to Anaheim by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Carlsbad in July, expect nights in Anaheim to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 35°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Long Beach.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Anaheim trip planner.
Getting from Carlsbad to Anaheim by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Carlsbad in July, expect nights in Anaheim to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 35°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Long Beach.
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Long Beach — 1 night
Aquatic Capital of America
Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): catch a live event at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Long Beach trip planner.
Long Beach is just a short distance from Anaheim. In July, daily temperatures in Long Beach can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Monica.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Long Beach trip planner.
Long Beach is just a short distance from Anaheim. In July, daily temperatures in Long Beach can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Monica.
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Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land
On the 15th (Sat), make a trip to Santa Monica Pier.
For maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Santa Monica trip planner.
Traveling by car from Long Beach to Santa Monica takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or ride a tram; or take a bus. While traveling from Long Beach, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Santa Monica, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Beverly Hills.
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For maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Santa Monica trip planner.
Traveling by car from Long Beach to Santa Monica takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or ride a tram; or take a bus. While traveling from Long Beach, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Santa Monica, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Beverly Hills.
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Beverly Hills — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Two Rodeo Drive, don't miss a visit to Sunset Strip, then don't miss a visit to Sunset Plaza, then take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive, and finally make a trip to Melrose Avenue.
To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Beverly Hills online vacation planner.
Beverly Hills is just a short distance from Santa Monica. In July in Beverly Hills, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.
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To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Beverly Hills online vacation planner.
Beverly Hills is just a short distance from Santa Monica. In July in Beverly Hills, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 1 night
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City of Angels
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): get behind the scenes with Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and then explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Bradbury Building, then enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, then stroll through Santa Monica Bay, and finally shop like a local with The Grove.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip maker website.
Los Angeles is very close to Beverly Hills. Traveling from Beverly Hills in July, you will find days in Los Angeles are a bit warmer (33°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip maker website.
Los Angeles is very close to Beverly Hills. Traveling from Beverly Hills in July, you will find days in Los Angeles are a bit warmer (33°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): fly down the slopes at Badger Pass Ski Area.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be cooler in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Fairfield.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be cooler in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Fairfield.
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Fairfield — 1 day
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On the 21st (Fri), get behind the scenes at Jelly Belly Factory Tour and then experience rural life at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company.
For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Fairfield online trip builder.
You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Fairfield in 4 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, with highs in Fairfield at 37°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to San Francisco.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Fairfield online trip builder.
You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Fairfield in 4 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, with highs in Fairfield at 37°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): learn about all things military at USS Pampanito. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: buy something for everyone on your list at Ghirardelli Square, then take a stroll through Chinatown, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Sea Lion Center, and finally get great views at Twin Peaks.
For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Fairfield to San Francisco in an hour. Traveling from Fairfield in July, you will find days in San Francisco are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Fairfield to San Francisco in an hour. Traveling from Fairfield in July, you will find days in San Francisco are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) 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.
