20 days in United States Itinerary

You've now added Palace of Fine Arts Theatre to your itinerary. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lands End.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the San Francisco holiday planning tool.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. In August, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Cruz.

Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises has been added to your itinerary. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get outside with Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises, then kick back and relax at Capitola Beach, and then take a leisurely stroll along Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Cruz online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Santa Cruz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Thu) before leaving for Yosemite National Park.

Get outdoors at Glacier Point and Valley View. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Cloud's Rest.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park road trip site.

You can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Yosemite National Park in 13.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Santa Cruz in August, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be slightly colder, around 7°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. On the 8th (Sun), you're off to Death Valley National Park.

On the 8th (Sun), explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Death Valley National Park online route planner.

Take a bus from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Death Valley National Park, with highs around 43°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 24°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Mon) before leaving for Las Vegas.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Counts Kustoms and then take a stroll through The Strip.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip planner.

You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in August, Las Vegas is a bit warmer at night with lows of 29°C. You will leave for Cedar City on the 10th (Tue).

You've now added Kolob Canyons to your itinerary. On the 10th (Tue), explore the stunning scenery at Kolob Canyons. On the 11th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Dinosaur Footprint Parowan Gap, stroll the grounds of Parowan Cemetery, hike along Coal Creek Trail, then take in the exciting artwork at Artisans Gallery, then admire the landmark architecture of Cedar City Utah Temple, and finally make a splash at Cedar City Aquatic Center.

For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Cedar City day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Cedar City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Cedar City. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in August: highs in Cedar City hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 15°C. On the 12th (Thu), you'll travel to Great Basin National Park.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): trek along Bristlecone Trail, Head underground at Lehman Caves, and then trek along Alpine Lakes Loop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Cave Lake State Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Stella Lake, then contemplate the waterfront views at Teresa Lake, and finally admire all the interesting features of Mather Overlook.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Great Basin National Park trip itinerary planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Cedar City to Great Basin National Park with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cedar City to Great Basin National Park. Expect little chillier evenings in Great Basin National Park when traveling from Cedar City in August, with lows around 11°C. On the 14th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Vernal.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Vernal trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Great Basin National Park to Vernal with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Great Basin National Park in August since evenings lows in Vernal dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Grand Teton National Park on the 15th (Sun).

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): explore the activities along Leigh Lake, explore the striking landscape of Elk Ranch Flats Turnout, Grand Teton National Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hermitage Point, then go for a walk through Potholes Turnout, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapel of the Sacred Heart. Here are some ideas for day two: take a memorable drive along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive, trek along Menor's Ferry Historical Trail, explore the striking landscape at Glacier View Turnout, take in the awesome beauty at Teton Point Turnout, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cathedral Group, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Hidden Falls.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Teton National Park itinerary maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vernal to Grand Teton National Park. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Vernal in August: high temperatures in Grand Teton National Park hover around 30°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can go by car to Yellowstone National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Old Faithful and Chinese Spring ( Chinaman Spring). Get in touch with nature at Upper Geyser Basin and Grand Geyser. There's lots more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Terrace Spring, explore the striking landscape at Blue Star Spring, hike along Purple Mountain Trail, and stroll through North Rim Trail.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler than Grand Teton National Park - with highs of 24°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to fly to Salt Lake City.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Salt Lake Temple.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Salt Lake City online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Salt Lake City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, things will get warmer in Salt Lake City: highs are around 39°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel back home.