18 days in West Coast Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: shop like a local with Chihuly Garden and Glass, look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company, take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and walk around Olympic Sculpture Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Seattle trip builder website.

Berlin, Germany to Seattle is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Berlin to Seattle. September in Seattle sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to fly 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: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, get great views at Twin Peaks, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and go for a walk through Lombard Street.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco day trip planner.

Fly from Seattle to San Francisco in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in San Francisco are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, trek along Lembert Dome, explore the activities along Tenaya Lake, and take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park day trip app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in September, expect much colder with lows of 3°C in Yosemite National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Step out of San Diego with an excursion to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas--about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego, stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, and admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Diego. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, expect much hotter with lows of 23°C in San Diego. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

Step out of Los Angeles to go to Anaheim and see Disneyland Park, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Pack the 30th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in September: highs in Los Angeles hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can fly back home.