16 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary builder
Start: Paris
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Santa Cruz
— 2 nights
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Monterey
— 1 night
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Sacramento
— 1 night
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Yosemite National Park
— 2 nights
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 1 night
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Bakersfield
— 1 night
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Las Vegas
— 2 nights
Fly
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Huntington Beach
— 1 night
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Los Angeles
— 2 nights
Drive
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Santa Barbara
— 1 night
Bus to Los Angeles, Fly to Paris
End: Paris
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Santa Cruz — 2 nights
Attractions like Dolphin & Whale Watching and West Cliff Drive make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Manresa State Beach, kick back and relax at Natural Bridges State Beach, look for gifts at Bookshop Santa Cruz, and take an unorthodox tour of Mystery Spot.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Cruz route maker tool.
Paris, France to Santa Cruz is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to Santa Cruz, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in April, you will find days in Santa Cruz are a bit warmer (23°C), and nights are about the same (9°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.
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For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Cruz route maker tool.
Paris, France to Santa Cruz is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to Santa Cruz, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in April, you will find days in Santa Cruz are a bit warmer (23°C), and nights are about the same (9°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe.
To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Monterey driving holiday planner.
Drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Sacramento.
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To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Monterey driving holiday planner.
Drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Sacramento.
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Sacramento — 1 night
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River City
Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): meet the residents at Sacramento Zoo, then grab your bike and head to American River Bicycle Trail, then see the interesting displays at California State Railroad Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to The Barn.
To see maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Sacramento online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Monterey to Sacramento takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Monterey in April, expect nights in Sacramento to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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To see maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Sacramento online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Monterey to Sacramento takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Monterey in April, expect nights in Sacramento to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and then explore the striking landscape at Half Dome.
To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park online sightseeing planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sacramento to Yosemite National Park. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sacramento in April: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 17°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park online sightseeing planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sacramento to Yosemite National Park. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sacramento in April: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 17°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 1 night
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A Land of Giants
Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore and take pictures at Generals Hwy, take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, and then contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree.
To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip itinerary builder.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are somewhat warmer (29°C), and nights are much hotter (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bakersfield.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip itinerary builder.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are somewhat warmer (29°C), and nights are much hotter (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield — 1 night
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On the 12th (Wed), get engrossed in the history at Kern County Museum, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at California Living Museum (CALM), and then relax in the rural setting at Murray Family Farms, The Big Red Barn.
To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Bakersfield trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Bakersfield in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Bakersfield trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Bakersfield in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 2 nights
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Sin City
Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, and then see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): shop like a local with The Strip, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Bakersfield to Las Vegas by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to Huntington Beach.
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To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Bakersfield to Las Vegas by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to Huntington Beach.
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Huntington Beach — 1 night
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On the 15th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Newport Beach, then stroll through Crystal Cove, then admire the masterpieces at Huntington Beach Art Center, and finally make a trip to Huntington Beach Pier.
For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Huntington Beach trip planner.
Getting from Las Vegas to Huntington Beach by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Las Vegas in April: highs in Huntington Beach hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.
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For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Huntington Beach trip planner.
Getting from Las Vegas to Huntington Beach by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Las Vegas in April: highs in Huntington Beach hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
On the 16th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then don't miss a visit to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory. Keep things going the next day: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood.
To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Los Angeles online travel planner.
Traveling by car from Huntington Beach to Los Angeles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Santa Barbara.
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To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Los Angeles online travel planner.
Traveling by car from Huntington Beach to Los Angeles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night
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The American Riviera
Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): admire the striking features of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, then contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Santa Barbara Zoo, and finally take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.
To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Los Angeles in April since evenings lows in Santa Barbara dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.
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To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Los Angeles in April since evenings lows in Santa Barbara dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
