24 days in California & Arizona Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Brussels
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, Fly to San Francisco
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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Redwood National Park
— 2 nights
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Calistoga
— 2 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 5 nights
Drive
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Monterey
— 3 nights
Fly
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Sedona
— 3 nights
Drive
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 3 nights
Drive
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Williams
— 2 nights
Fly to Paris CDG, Train to Brussels
End: Brussels
Sat, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 31
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lands End and Walt Disney Family Museum. Get some cultural insight at Alcatraz Island and Legion of Honor. Go for a jaunt from San Francisco to Moss Beach to see Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve about 34 minutes away. There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, immerse yourself in nature at Marin Headlands, and explore the activities along San Francisco Bay.
To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip maker website.
Brussels, Belgium to San Francisco is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of train and flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brussels to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Redwood National Park.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip maker website.
Brussels, Belgium to San Francisco is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of train and flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brussels to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Redwood National Park.
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Redwood National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Redwood National Park.
To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Redwood National Park trip planner.
Fly from San Francisco to Redwood National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: high temperatures in Redwood National Park hover around 20°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Calistoga.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Redwood National Park trip planner.
Fly from San Francisco to Redwood National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: high temperatures in Redwood National Park hover around 20°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Calistoga.
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Calistoga — 2 nights
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Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Castello di Amorosa and Modus Operandi Cellars. Step off the beaten path and head to Parallel Napa Valley and Prager Winery & Port Works. Get out of town with these interesting Calistoga side-trips: Stephen & Walker Winery (in Healdsburg) and Dutton-Goldfield Winery (in Sebastopol). There's more to do: learn about winemaking at Reverie II Winery.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Calistoga online attractions planner.
You can drive from Redwood National Park to Calistoga in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Redwood National Park in July, expect nights in Calistoga to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Calistoga online attractions planner.
You can drive from Redwood National Park to Calistoga in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Redwood National Park in July, expect nights in Calistoga to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 5 nights
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Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Pioneer Yosemite History Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore hidden gems such as Glacier Point and Yosemite, Tunnel View. There's much more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, take in the dramatic natural features at North Dome, trek along Lembert Dome, and admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls.
For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary website.
Explore your travel options from Calistoga to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Calistoga in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Monterey.
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For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary website.
Explore your travel options from Calistoga to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Calistoga in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Monterey.
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Monterey — 3 nights
Step out of the city life by going to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Pfeiffer State Beach. Carmel Mission and Point Pinos Lighthouse are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Monterey side-trips: Big Sur (Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park & McWay Falls).
For reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Monterey tour itinerary planning tool.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Monterey with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, plan for slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Monterey: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly to Sedona.
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For reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Monterey tour itinerary planning tool.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Monterey with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, plan for slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Monterey: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly to Sedona.
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Sedona — 3 nights
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Red Rock Country
Visiting Doe Mountain Trail and Huckaby Trail will get you outdoors. Visit Douglas Mansion and Jerome State Historic Park for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Clarkdale (Clarkdale National Historic District & Townsite & Arizona Copper Art Museum). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, shop like a local with Navarro Gallery & Sculpture Garden, take in the dramatic natural features at Snoopy Rock, and take a memorable drive along Schnebly Hill Vista Overlook.
To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Sedona travel planner.
You can fly from Monterey to Sedona in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Monterey to Sedona, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Monterey in July, expect nights in Sedona to be a bit warmer, around 24°C, while days are much warmer, around 39°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Sedona travel planner.
You can fly from Monterey to Sedona in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Monterey to Sedona, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Monterey in July, expect nights in Sedona to be a bit warmer, around 24°C, while days are much warmer, around 39°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 3 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like South Kaibab Trail and Yaki Point. Get some cultural insight at Kolb Studio and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, get great views at Mohave Point, admire the landmark architecture of Lookout Studio, and explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon.
To see photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. In July, Grand Canyon National Park is slightly colder than Sedona - with highs of 34°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel to Williams.
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To see photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. In July, Grand Canyon National Park is slightly colder than Sedona - with highs of 34°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel to Williams.
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Williams — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Bearizona Wildlife Park, then learn about winemaking at Grand Canyon Wine Company, then stop by Thunder Eagle Native Art, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Sycamore Canyon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Joseph Catholic Church and then see the interesting displays at Pete's Rt 66 Gas Station Museum.
For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Williams trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Williams. July in Williams sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Williams trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Williams. July in Williams sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.
Arizona travel guide
The Grand Canyon State
Known as the "Grand Canyon State," Arizona boasts dense forests, deep gorges, sprawling national parks, and modern ski resorts. Native American reservations take up about a quarter of the state, housing several tribes and offering visitors a chance to discover the varied cultures of the country's indigenous population. A patchwork of diverse tourist attractions, Arizona features exclusive golf courses and upscale shops, as well as cactus-covered canyons and stretches of desolate desert straight out of old Westerns, perfect for a vacation far from the city bustle. Though the state still clings to its Old West flavor, its busy college towns packed with young students from around the world exude a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
