21 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California journey planner
Start: Sao Paulo
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Los Angeles
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Bakersfield
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Carmel
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Calistoga
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San Francisco
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San Diego
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Los Angeles
— 6 nights
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End: Sao Paulo
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City of Angels
Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum.
For reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip itinerary builder app.
Sao Paulo, Brazil to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. May in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 20th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Bakersfield.
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For reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip itinerary builder app.
Sao Paulo, Brazil to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. May in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 20th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace.
To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Bakersfield trip planning site.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield in 2 hours. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Bakersfield, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can drive to Carmel.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Bakersfield trip planning site.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield in 2 hours. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Bakersfield, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can drive to Carmel.
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Carmel — 3 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Point Lobos and Scenic Road Walkway.
To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Carmel online trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Bakersfield to Carmel by car takes about 4 hours. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Bakersfield in May: highs in Carmel hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Calistoga.
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Getting from Bakersfield to Carmel by car takes about 4 hours. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Bakersfield in May: highs in Carmel hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Calistoga.
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Calistoga — 2 nights
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On the 24th (Wed), do a tasting at Vincent Arroyo Winery, then do a tasting at Tedeschi Family Winery, and then shop like a local with Indian Springs Art Gallery. Keep things going the next day: do a tasting at Envy Wines, awaken your taste buds at Da Vine Wine Tours, and then learn about winemaking at Stephen & Walker Winery.
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Traveling by car from Carmel to Calistoga takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in May: highs in Calistoga hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 10°C. You will leave for San Francisco on the 26th (Fri).
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Traveling by car from Carmel to Calistoga takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in May: highs in Calistoga hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 10°C. You will leave for San Francisco on the 26th (Fri).
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San Francisco — 4 nights
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City by the Bay
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wine Tours & Tastings and Lands End. Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grace Cathedral, and explore the activities along San Francisco Bay.
To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip builder tool.
Traveling by car from Calistoga to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Calistoga in May: highs in San Francisco hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to San Diego.
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To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip builder tool.
Traveling by car from Calistoga to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Calistoga in May: highs in San Francisco hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to San Diego.
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San Diego — 3 nights
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America's Finest City
On the 31st (Wed), enjoy the sea views from Old Point Loma Lighthouse, then stroll the grounds of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, then admire the natural beauty at Botanical Building and Lily Pond, and finally get to know the fascinating history of San Diego Bay Walk. On the 1st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, deepen your understanding at Torrey Pines Gliderport, then don't miss a visit to Old Town San Diego, and finally pause for some photo ops at The Unconditional Surrender.
For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our San Diego road trip website.
Fly from San Francisco to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in May, plan for somewhat warmer nights in San Diego, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Los Angeles.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our San Diego road trip website.
Fly from San Francisco to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in May, plan for somewhat warmer nights in San Diego, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 6 nights
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City of Angels
Step off the beaten path and head to The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and Hollywood Bowl Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Long Beach Waterfront (in Long Beach), Seal Beach (in Seal Beach) and Huntington Beach Pier (in Huntington Beach). See even more of Los Angeles: admire the masterpieces at The Broad, brush up on your military savvy at Battleship USS Iowa Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Newport Beach, and make a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary maker website.
Getting from San Diego to Los Angeles by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in June, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary maker website.
Getting from San Diego to Los Angeles by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in June, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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California travel guide
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.
Napa Valley travel guide
Thanks to a Mediterranean climate and idyllic location in Northern California, Napa Valley is one of the top wine producing regions in the world. This, coupled with the area's breathtaking scenery, abundance of quaint B&Bs, and exquisite local gastronomy, makes Napa Valley one of the country's most popular spots for peaceful weekends and romantic getaways. While wine tasting and vineyard tours are the traditional things to do, the region offers a variety of other attractions, including hot air balloon rides, spa treatments, and trips aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
