2 days in California Itinerary

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Carmel
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Cambria
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Carmel — 1 day

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): kick back and relax at Asilomar State Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and then kick back and relax at Carmel River State Beach.

For maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Carmel tour planning site.

Las Vegas to Carmel is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. February in Carmel sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 45°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Cambria.
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Cambria — 1 night

Cambria is a seaside village in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California State Route 1 (Highway 1). On the 4th (Sat), kick back and relax at Moonstone Beach, stop by Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Piedras Blancas.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cambria trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Carmel to Cambria by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Carmel in February, plan for little chillier nights in Cambria, with lows around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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California travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Wineries & Vineyards · Beaches
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.
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