17 days in United States Itinerary

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Las Vegas
— 4 nights
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Santa Barbara
— 1 night
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San Jose
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
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Austin
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Los Angeles
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Las Vegas — 4 nights

Sin City

Kids will enjoy Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and The Mob Museum. Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's still lots to do: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, head outdoors with Mandalay Bay Beach, and wander the streets of The Strip.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip itinerary planning app.

Brisbane, Australia to Las Vegas is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -18 hour difference. Traveling from Brisbane in June, expect Las Vegas to be warmer, temps between 46°C and 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night

The American Riviera

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): observe the fascinating underwater world at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, take a stroll through State Street Underpass, steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara, then admire the landmark architecture of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and finally take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Santa Barbara tour planner.

Fly from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in July, expect Santa Barbara to be cooler, temps between 28°C and 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to San Jose.
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Historic Sites · Parks · Zoos & Aquariums · Museums

San Jose — 1 night

Capital of Silicon Valley

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, get in on the family fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Cruz Main Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Coachella Valley Church, contemplate the long history of Winchester Mystery House, then make a trip to Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, and finally get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our San Jose journey planner.

You can fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in July, expect nights in San Jose to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 nights

City by the Bay

Family-friendly places like Alcatraz Island and Exploratorium will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, and walk around Crissy Field.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our San Francisco planning app.

Drive from San Jose to San Francisco in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a subway. When traveling from San Jose in July, plan for little chillier days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly to Austin.
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Austin — 3 nights

Live Music Capital of the World

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, take in the natural beauty of Barton Springs Pool, then make a trip to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a splash at Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Austin road trip app.

You can fly from San Francisco to Austin in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Austin is 2 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in July, expect nights in Austin to be somewhat warmer, around 28°C, while days are much hotter, around 43°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 1 night

City of Angels

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood. Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.

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Traveling by flight from Austin to Los Angeles takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Los Angeles is minus 2 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Austin in July: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 33°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide

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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.
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