20 days in California Itinerary

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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. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in July: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 33°C and lows are around 22°C. You'll set off for Pismo Beach on the 15th (Sat).

On the 15th (Sat), take in the history at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and then take a leisurely stroll along Pismo Pier.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Pismo Beach trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Pismo Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier evenings in Pismo Beach when traveling from Los Angeles in July, with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Monterey trip builder.

Traveling by car from Pismo Beach to Monterey takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Pismo Beach in July: highs in Monterey hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Kids will enjoy Exploratorium and Ferry Building Marketplace. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Union Square, steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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Drive from Monterey to San Francisco in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, then view the masterpieces at Ansel Adams Gallery, then admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, and finally admire the masterpieces at Yosemite Museum Gallery.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park tour website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. In July, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a bit warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 43°C and lows of 22°C. On the 23rd (Sun), you're off to Tehachapi.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): look for gifts at Canine Creek Dog Wash & Pet Boutique and then examine the collection at Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum.

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Drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Tehachapi in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in July, things will get a bit cooler in Tehachapi: highs are around 36°C and lows about 17°C. You will leave for San Bernardino on the 24th (Mon).

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Colton Area Museum and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our San Bernardino sightseeing planning website.

Drive from Tehachapi to San Bernardino in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Tehachapi in July, expect San Bernardino to be a bit warmer, temps between 41°C and 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Anaheim.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Get some cultural insight at Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano. Step out of Anaheim to go to Dana Point and see Dolphin & Whale Watching, which is approximately 40 minutes away.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Anaheim journey planner.

You can drive from San Bernardino to Anaheim in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from San Bernardino in July, you will find days in Anaheim are slightly colder (35°C), and nights are about the same (23°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Santa Monica.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): see the interesting displays at The Getty Villa, then enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, and then don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier.

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You can drive from Anaheim to Santa Monica in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and tram; or do a combination of bus and tram. When traveling from Anaheim in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Santa Monica, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.

The Getty Center and Griffith Observatory will appeal to museum buffs. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Grove and LA Farmers' Market. Explore Los Angeles further: admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, admire the natural beauty at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, explore the different monuments and memorials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Andrew Church.

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Los Angeles is just a short distance from Santa Monica. When traveling from Santa Monica in July, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Los Angeles: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 22°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.