20 days in United States Itinerary

South San Francisco is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States, located on the San Francisco Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. On the 16th (Wed), enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Stanford University, then admire the masterpieces at Cantor Arts Center, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Half Moon Bay State Beach. On the 17th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Muir Beach, admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, and then get great views at Muir Beach Overlook.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the South San Francisco day trip site.

San Francisco to South San Francisco is an approximately half hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): get great views at Ragged Point Overlook, stop by Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Piedras Blancas.

Before you visit San Simeon, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from South San Francisco to San Simeon in 4 hours. Traveling from South San Francisco in August, you will find days in San Simeon are much warmer (40°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough 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.

On the 20th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara, then take a memorable drive along State Street Underpass, then get to know the resident critters at Santa Barbara Zoo, and finally take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Barbara trip planner.

You can drive from San Simeon to Santa Barbara in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from San Simeon in August, expect nights in Santa Barbara to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Los Angeles trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Santa Barbara in August, with highs in Los Angeles at 34°C and lows at 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 23rd (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Skull Rock, then appreciate the views at Hidden Valley Nature Trail, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Keys View.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Joshua Tree National Park trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Los Angeles in August; daily highs in Joshua Tree National Park reach 45°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then see Off-Road Tours, and then enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller. Here are some ideas for day two: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

To see other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Joshua Tree National Park to Las Vegas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 45°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to 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.

On the 27th (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, make a trip to Grand Canyon Railway Depot, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park trip app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, things will get cooler in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can travel to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

On the 29th (Tue), take in the dramatic natural features at Queen Victoria, then hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, and then hike along Navajo Loop Trail.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by combination of bus and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. In August in Bryce Canyon National Park, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 30th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of The Narrows.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Zion National Park travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August, with highs in Zion National Park at 38°C and lows at 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to travel to Pahrump.

Pahrump is an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada, United States. On the 31st (Thu), mingle with the ghosts of the past at Dublin Gulch, examine the collection at Pahrump Valley Museum, then stop by Red Apple Fireworks, and finally try your luck at Gold town Casino.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Pahrump day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Zion National Park to Pahrump. The time zone difference when traveling from Zion National Park to Pahrump is minus 1 hour. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zion National Park in August: high temperatures in Pahrump hover around 43°C and lows are around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) 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.

On the 1st (Fri), take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, and finally make a trip to Washburn Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and then explore the striking landscape at Half Dome.

To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park travel route website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Pahrump to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Pahrump in September, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be much colder, around 3°C, while days are little chillier, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, then get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs, and finally don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Keep things going the next day: walk around Golden Gate Park, take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, and then visit Fisherman's Wharf.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.