21 days in California 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: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, shop like a local with Union Square, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Anchor Brewing Company, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from London in November, expect San Francisco to be a bit warmer, temps between 20°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Healdsburg.

The quaint city of Healdsburg is one of northern California's wine capitals, serving as the meeting point for three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, then learn about winemaking at Gracianna Winery, and then learn about winemaking at Stephen & Walker Winery.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Healdsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from San Francisco in November, expect little chillier with lows of 5°C in Healdsburg. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, take in the awesome beauty at Cathedral Range, and identify plant and animal life at McGurk Meadow.

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Explore your travel options from Healdsburg to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Healdsburg in November, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit cooler (14°C), and nights are colder (-8°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow 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 14th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, explore the stunning scenery at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, then take in breathtaking views at Titus Canyon, then get great views at Father Crowley Vista Point, and finally make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then explore the stunning scenery at Golden Canyon, and finally take some stellar pictures from Aguereberry Point.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in November: high temperatures in Death Valley National Park hover around 22°C and lows are around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can fly 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 16th (Thu), make a trip to Santa Barbara County Courthouse, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Santa Barbara Zoo, and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara, then discover the deep blue sea with Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat, and then take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.

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Drive from Death Valley National Park to Santa Barbara in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Death Valley National Park in November: high temperatures in Santa Barbara hover around 26°C and lows are around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Step out of Los Angeles to go to Santa Monica and see Santa Monica Farmers Market, which is approximately 34 minutes away. Pack the 19th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, admire the majestic nature at Topanga State Park, explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, and take in the pleasant sights at Historic Lily pond.

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You can drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in November, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Los Angeles, with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Keep things going the next day: discover the magic at Disney California Adventure Park.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Anaheim in an hour. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in November, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive 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.

Step out of San Diego with an excursion to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas--about 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, contemplate the long history of Cabrillo National Monument, and let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

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You can drive from Anaheim to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November in San Diego, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can fly back home.