19 days in California Itinerary

Museum-lovers will get to explore Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Norton Simon Museum. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Madame Tussauds Hollywood and Petersen Automotive Museum. There's still lots to do: get curious at California Science Center, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

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Manila, Philippines to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 16 hours traveling from Manila to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manila in May, you will find days in Los Angeles are little chillier (28°C), and nights are cooler (17°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Santa Barbara.

On the 11th (Thu), make a trip to Old Mission Santa Barbara and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Los Angeles in May since evenings lows in Santa Barbara dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to San Diego.

On the 12th (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument, take in the exciting artwork at Spanish Village Art Center, and then stroll around La Jolla Cove. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, then see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego, and then take in the views from Coronado Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Santa Barbara in May since evenings lows in San Diego dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Kings Canyon National Park, then take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail.

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Getting from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. When traveling from San Diego in May, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Glacier Point and Yosemite, Tunnel View. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, stroll through May Lake Trailhead, and view the masterpieces at Ansel Adams Gallery.

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Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in May: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May: highs in Death Valley National Park hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Carmel.

On the 21st (Sun), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, see the interesting displays at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, then stroll through Pfeiffer State Beach, and finally admire the sheer force of McWay Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, then explore the activities along Monterey Bay, then look for gifts at AiX, and finally kick back and relax at Carmel River State Beach.

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You can fly from Death Valley National Park to Carmel in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Death Valley National Park in May, plan for little chillier days in Carmel, with highs around 21°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can fly to San Francisco.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Alcatraz Island and de Young Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Golden Gate Bridge and Filbert Street Stairs. Change things up with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley (about 52 minutes away). The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, engage your brain at Exploratorium, take an in-depth tour of Tenderloin Museum, and stop by Chinatown.

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Traveling by flight from Carmel to San Francisco takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can fly back home.