20 days in United States Itinerary

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: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, and head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco holiday builder site.

Milan, Italy to San Francisco is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Milan to San Francisco is minus 9 hours. In June, San Francisco is a bit cooler than Milan - with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point.

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Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 30°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

On the 11th (Sun), steep yourself in history at General Sherman Tree and then explore the stunning scenery at 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 June, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is somewhat warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 40°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, then take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course, and finally explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park in 7.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June since evenings lows in Death Valley National Park dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 14th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then see the interesting displays at The Neon Museum, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in June, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at North Rim Visitor Center.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. When traveling from Las Vegas in June, plan for little chillier days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 34°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, then explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, and finally see human ingenuity at work at The Chains.

For traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Page route maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Page. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June: highs in Page hover around 41°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Skull Rock and then admire the natural beauty at Cholla Cactus Garden.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Joshua Tree National Park trip maker.

You can fly from Page to Joshua Tree National Park in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Page to Joshua Tree National Park. When traveling from Page in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Joshua Tree National Park: temperatures range from 45°C by day to 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Botanical Building and Lily Pond, then shop like a local with Spanish Village Art Center, and then get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo.

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Getting from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in June, plan for much colder days and slightly colder nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Tue): get a taste of the local shopping with Two Rodeo Drive, make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles travel website.

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 June: highs in Los Angeles hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): wander the streets of State Street Underpass, then contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara, then steep yourself in history at Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and finally take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara driving holiday planner.

Getting from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, things will get a bit cooler in Santa Barbara: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and then explore and take pictures at 17-Mile Drive.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Monterey trip planning site.

You can drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In June in Monterey, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): examine the collection at USS Pampanito, then take a peaceful walk through Muir Woods National Monument, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace. On the next day, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip itinerary website.

Getting from Monterey to San Francisco by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.