17 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California tour planner
Start: London
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San Francisco
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Tahoe City
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Yosemite National Park
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
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Los Angeles
— 2 nights
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Temecula
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Joshua Tree National Park
— 1 night
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Monterey
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco travel route builder site.
London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to San Francisco, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. July in San Francisco sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Tahoe City.
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Tahoe City — 1 night
Tahoe City is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. On the 18th (Tue), hike along Tompkins Memorial Trail, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then stroll through Five Lakes Creek Trailhead.
To find ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Tahoe City route tool.
Fly from San Francisco to Tahoe City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Tahoe City, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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To find ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Tahoe City route tool.
Fly from San Francisco to Tahoe City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Tahoe City, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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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.Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, walk around Mariposa Grove, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point.
To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park attractions planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tahoe City to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Tahoe City in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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A Land of Giants
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.Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, don't miss a visit to General Sherman Tree, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Congress Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Mon): Head underground at Boyden Cavern, get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail.
Make your Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. In July, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a bit warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 43°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood.
To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles road trip planner.
Getting from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Los Angeles by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Los Angeles: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 22°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Temecula.
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Temecula — 1 night
Temecula represents Southern California's wine country.On the 27th (Thu), stop by Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants, relax in the rural setting at The Alpaca Hacienda, and then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.
For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Temecula trip itinerary website.
Drive from Los Angeles to Temecula in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, you will find days in Temecula are somewhat warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Joshua Tree National Park.
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Joshua Tree National Park — 1 night
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Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Wonderland of Rocks, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Eureka Peak.
Discover how to plan a Joshua Tree National Park trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Getting from Temecula to Joshua Tree National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Temecula in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Joshua Tree National Park: highs are around 46°C and lows about 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to fly to Monterey.
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Monterey — 3 nights
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Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and then cruise along 17-Mile Drive. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, meet the residents at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Monterey travel route planner.
Fly from Joshua Tree National Park to Monterey in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in July: high temperatures in Monterey hover around 24°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Monterey travel route planner.
Fly from Joshua Tree National Park to Monterey in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in July: high temperatures in Monterey hover around 24°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough 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.
Lake Tahoe (California) travel guide
Lake of the Sky
Straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe draws visitors from both states and beyond to its shores. With an average of 300 sunny days annually, it's no surprise that the lake is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. The blue-green waters beckon travelers for swimming, boating, windsurfing, or kayaking. The lake also has a number of walking trails for those who don't want to get wet. In the colder months, skiers take to the surrounding mountains. The south shore is the most developed side of the lake, with more things to do, while the west and north shores are generally more tranquil.
