16 days in United States Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Portland travel itinerary planner.

London, UK to Portland is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Portland due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in August, you will find days in Portland are a bit warmer (34°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Redwood National Park.

Redwood National Park is home to a tremendous collection of the world's tallest type of tree.

On the 7th (Sun), take a peaceful walk through Tall Trees Grove. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): trek along California Coastal Trail and then kick back and relax at Enderts Beach.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Redwood National Park trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Portland to Redwood National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Portland, expect cooler days and little chillier nights in Redwood National Park, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

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

We've included these beaches for you: Stinson Beach and Baker Beach. Explore hidden gems such as San Francisco Botanical Garden and Golden Gate Promenade. Take a break from San Francisco with a short trip to Muir Beach in Muir Beach, about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Grace Cathedral, admire the striking features of San Francisco Bay Model, take a memorable drive along Scenic 49 Mile Drive, and see the interesting displays at GLBT Historical Society Museum.

For other places to visit and other tourist information, use the San Francisco visit planner.

You can fly from Redwood National Park to San Francisco in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Redwood National Park in August, with highs in San Francisco at 26°C and lows at 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can catch the flight 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'll discover tucked-away gems like Carmel River State Beach and Asilomar State Beach. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Lovers Point. Explore Monterey's surroundings by going to Big Sur (McWay Falls, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, admire the majestic nature at Garrapata State Park, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and take a leisurely stroll along Coast Guard Pier.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Monterey trip planner.

You can drive from San Francisco to Monterey in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): see some colorful creatures with Pismo Beach Dive Shop, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at New Life Community Church, then catch some excitement at BoltAbout, and finally kick back and relax at Eldwaylen Ocean Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Tue): hike along Islay Creek Trail, let the kids burn off some steam at Tidelands Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Heron and Cormorant Rookery, then trek along Black Hill Trail, and finally admire the majestic nature at Los Osos Oaks State Reserve.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Pismo Beach trip planning site.

Drive from Monterey to Pismo Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Monterey in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Pismo Beach, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

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

Get some cultural insight at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Ocean Avenue. Get in touch with nature at Torrance Beach and Table Rock Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Marina del Rey (Marina Beach & Boat Tours & Water Sports), Laguna Beach (Treasure Island Beach, Victoria Beach, &more) and Redondo Beach (in Redondo Beach). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Corona Del Mar State Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Orange County Coast, admire the masterpieces at Bhagavad-gita Diorama-Museum, and deepen your understanding at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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You can fly from Pismo Beach to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Pismo Beach in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Los Angeles. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.