16 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

You've added The Last Bookstore, Battleship USS Iowa Museum, The Broad, and other attractions to your itinerary. Your inner history buff will appreciate Hollywood Walk of Fame and Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at LA Farmers' Market and The Americana at Brand. Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to 26-Mile Bike Path in Santa Monica, about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum, admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, push the limits with an extreme tour, and get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip itinerary builder site.

Oslo, Norway to Los Angeles is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Oslo to Los Angeles. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Oslo in July; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 33°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Palm Springs.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events as well as Painted Canyon. Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): see Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events and then explore the stunning scenery at Painted Canyon.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Palm Springs trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Palm Springs takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, you will find days in Palm Springs are much hotter (49°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (32°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Scottsdale trip maker.

Getting from Palm Springs to Scottsdale by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. In July, daytime highs in Scottsdale are 48°C, while nighttime lows are 34°C. You'll set off for Phoenix on the 18th (Tue).

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Phoenix trip planning website.

Phoenix is very close to Scottsdale. Expect a daytime high around 48°C in July, and nighttime lows around 34°C. You'll set off for Grand Canyon National Park on the 18th (Tue).

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Navajo Point as well as Bright Angel Trail. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): trek along Bright Angel Trail, get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, walk around Indian Garden, then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, then take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon, and finally take some stellar pictures from Navajo Point.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park trip site.

You can drive from Phoenix to Grand Canyon National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Traveling from Phoenix in July, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be cooler, temps between 34°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Williams.

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Williams lies on one of the first highways ever built in America, the iconic "Route 66." The town boasts many inns, motels, restaurants, and shops, although its most important feature is serving as the southern terminus of a scenic railway leading to the area's most famous tourist attraction, the World Heritage-listed Grand Canyon.

You've now added Canyon Dave Tours Grand Canyon to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): get outside with Canyon Dave Tours Grand Canyon and then look for gifts at Thunder Eagle Native Art.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Williams route maker website.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Williams with the Route module. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

On the 20th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Pioneer Museum and then take in the exciting artwork at Northern Arizona University.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Flagstaff tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Williams to Flagstaff takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

You've now added Mr. Las Vegas Tours to your itinerary. On the 21st (Fri), make a short side trip with Mr. Las Vegas Tours, see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas, then get engrossed in the history at Titanic, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Flagstaff to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Flagstaff to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Flagstaff in July, things will get much hotter in Las Vegas: highs are around 47°C and lows about 32°C. You'll set off for Death Valley National Park on the 22nd (Sat).

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Artist's Drive. On the 22nd (Sat), cruise along Artist's Drive, contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, take in the dramatic natural features at The Devil's Speedway, then steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, and finally don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Beatty Museum & Historical Society, then play a few rounds at Furnace Creek Golf Course, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Death Valley National Park day trip website.

Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Las Vegas in July, plan for slightly colder nights in Death Valley National Park, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Valley View as well as Mariposa Grove. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): take some stellar pictures from Valley View, trek along Mariposa Grove, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, then identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and finally get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park online holiday builder.

Explore your travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Death Valley National Park in July: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bodega Head, Golden Gate Promenade and Dylan's Tours. Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Golden Gate Promenade, take in the dramatic natural features at Bodega Head, catch all the local highlights with Dylan's Tours, examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and finally examine the collection at Musee Mecanique. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Lands End, steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grace Cathedral, and finally take a stroll through Union Square.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco visit app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, plan for slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. You've added Big Creek Bridge, Pacific Valley Bluff Trail, Partington Cove, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 27th (Thu), hike along Partington Cove, take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive, enjoy the sand and surf at Asilomar State Beach, hike along Pacific Valley Bluff Trail, then see some colorful creatures with Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers, and finally admire the majestic nature at Andrew Molera State Park.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Monterey trip itinerary planner.

Getting from San Francisco to Monterey by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. July in Monterey sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Cabrillo Bike Path, Santa Barbara Adventure Company and East Beach. Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): stroll through East Beach, get a dose of the wild on Santa Barbara Adventure Company, hike along Cabrillo Bike Path, then kick back and relax at Thousand Steps Beach, then identify plant and animal life at Douglas Family Preserve, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Arroyo Burro County Beach Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sat): learn more about the world around you at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, then learn about winemaking at Margerum Wine Company Tasting Room, then brush up on your military savvy at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and finally look for gifts at Italian Pottery Outlet.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara road trip planner.

Drive from Monterey to Santa Barbara in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in July, expect nights in Santa Barbara to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Ventura.

Ventura, officially the City of San Buenaventura, is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States. To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Ventura itinerary planner.

Ventura is just a short distance from Santa Barbara. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 19°C. On the 29th (Sat), you're off to Oxnard.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Oxnard travel planning site.

Oxnard is just a stone's throw from Ventura. In July, daytime highs in Oxnard are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. On the 29th (Sat), you'll travel to Los Angeles.

You've added Santa Monica Pier, We Love LA Tour, Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and other attractions to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): browse the different shops at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk, then squeeze the most out of the city with We Love LA Tour, and finally take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Oxnard to Los Angeles takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Oxnard 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 29th (Sat) so you can fly back home.