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

You've now added Monterey Bay Aquarium to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Lands End, admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor, then examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, and finally step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, 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. July in San Francisco sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA, take in the dramatic scenery at Bridalveil Fall, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, then identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at North Dome, then explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, then get great views at Valley View, and finally trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail.

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Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

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

On the 27th (Thu), look for gifts at Lookout Studio.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Grand Canyon National Park when traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, with lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, get outside with American Adventure Tours, and then take an in-depth tour of Titanic. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): examine the collection at Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas, examine the collection at The National Atomic Testing Museum, then take the plunge with a skydiving experience, and finally get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July: highs in Las Vegas hover around 47°C, while lows dip to 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

On the 31st (Mon), explore and take pictures at Generals Hwy, then hike along Big Stump Basin, and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kings Canyon National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Roaring River Falls, take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls, then Head underground at Boyden Cavern, and finally trek along Zumwalt Meadow Trail.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Las Vegas in July: high temperatures in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 43°C and lows are around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): hike along Lands End, contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, then see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum, and finally stroll through Alcatraz Island. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Walt Disney Family Museum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Grace Cathedral, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique.

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Getting from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Francisco by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, train, and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, you will find days in San Francisco are colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Calistoga.

Indulgence is the name of the game in Calistoga.

On the 4th (Fri), admire the majestic nature at Bothe-Napa State Park, see the interesting displays at Sharpsteen Museum, and then stroll through Oat Hill Mine Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Valley of the Moon Pottery & North Eagle Gallery, contemplate the long history of Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, then stroll through Howarth Park, and finally admire the majestic nature at Annadel State Park.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Calistoga in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from San Francisco in August, expect nights in Calistoga to be a bit cooler, around 14°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sun) before leaving for home.