19 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California vacation builder
Start: London
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Los Angeles
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Santa Barbara
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Pismo Beach
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Monterey
— 2 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 5 nights
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Oakville
— 2 nights
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
Pack the 4th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 5th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, grab your bike and head to South Bay Bicycle Trail, and explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive.
For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Los Angeles tour itinerary maker site.
London, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Los Angeles, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from London in July, with highs in Los Angeles at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Los Angeles tour itinerary maker site.
London, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Los Angeles, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from London in July, with highs in Los Angeles at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 2 nights
The American Riviera
Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): head outdoors with Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat, get to know the resident critters at Santa Barbara Zoo, and then don't miss a visit to Chaucer's Bookstore. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
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You can drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in July: high temperatures in Santa Barbara hover around 28°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Pismo Beach.
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You can drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in July: high temperatures in Santa Barbara hover around 28°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Pismo Beach.
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Pismo Beach — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in the waterfront at Pismo Pier, steep yourself in history at Price Anniversary House - Price Historical Park, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.
To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Pismo Beach trip website.
You can drive from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Pismo Beach can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Monterey.
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To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Pismo Beach trip website.
You can drive from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Pismo Beach can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, cruise along 17-Mile Drive, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, then look for gifts at AiX, and finally get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Monterey travel planner.
Traveling by car from Pismo Beach to Monterey takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pismo Beach in July: highs in Monterey hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Monterey travel planner.
Traveling by car from Pismo Beach to Monterey takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pismo Beach in July: highs in Monterey hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 5 nights
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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, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, and hike along Mariposa Grove.
To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip itinerary builder tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Monterey to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Monterey in July, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be a bit cooler, around 9°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 33°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Oakville.
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To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip itinerary builder tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Monterey to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Monterey in July, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be a bit cooler, around 9°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 33°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Oakville.
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Oakville — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): look for gifts at Oakville Grocery, then do a tasting at B Cellars Vineyards and Winery, then learn about winemaking at Frog's Leap Winery, and finally learn about winemaking at Round Pond Estate. On the next day, learn about winemaking at Cakebread Cellars, do a tasting at Peju Winery, then do a tasting at Honig Vineyard & Winery, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Mumm Napa.
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You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Oakville in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, Oakville is a bit warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to San Francisco.
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You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Oakville in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, Oakville is a bit warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take a stroll through Union Square, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden.
To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco visit planner.
You can drive from Oakville to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Oakville in July, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are little chillier, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco visit planner.
You can drive from Oakville to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Oakville in July, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are little chillier, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) 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.
Napa Valley travel guide
Thanks to a Mediterranean climate and idyllic location in Northern California, Napa Valley is one of the top wine producing regions in the world. This, coupled with the area's breathtaking scenery, abundance of quaint B&Bs, and exquisite local gastronomy, makes Napa Valley one of the country's most popular spots for peaceful weekends and romantic getaways. While wine tasting and vineyard tours are the traditional things to do, the region offers a variety of other attractions, including hot air balloon rides, spa treatments, and trips aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
