17 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.

Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, about 36 minutes away. Pack the 17th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, get in on the family fun at Pacific Park, and explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles online trip maker.

London, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Los Angeles. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in July: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 33°C and lows are around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum and then take in nature's colorful creations at Balboa Park. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo and then walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego visit planner.

Getting from Los Angeles to San Diego by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Los Angeles in July: highs in San Diego hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Temecula.

Temecula represents Southern California's wine country.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area and then sample the tasty concoctions at Black Market Brewing Company.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Temecula trip maker website.

You can drive from San Diego to Temecula in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect nights in Temecula to be little chillier, around 20°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Joshua Tree National Park.

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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Cholla Cactus Garden and then admire the verdant scenery at Hidden Valley Nature Trail.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Joshua Tree National Park visit site.

You can drive from Temecula to Joshua Tree National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Temecula in July; daily highs in Joshua Tree National Park reach 46°C and lows reach 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): trek along Bright Angel Trail.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip builder website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Joshua Tree National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. When traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in July, plan for slightly colder days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 13°C at night. On the 24th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, then admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and then explore and take pictures at Tioga Pass.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip app.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 9°C in Yosemite National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, walk around Crissy Field, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and stroll through Alcatraz Island.

For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip builder website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in July: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly back home.