24 days in United States Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): get a sense of history and politics at San Francisco City Hall and then make a trip to Lombard Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, learn about all things military at USS Pampanito, then don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, and finally walk around Golden Gate Park.

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Munich, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Munich to San Francisco, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Mon) before leaving for Bear Valley.

Get out of town with these interesting Bear Valley side-trips: Hope Valley Outdoors (in Hope Valley), Grover Hot Springs State Park (in Markleeville) and Arnold (White Pines Lake & Arnold Rim Trail). And it doesn't end there: admire the majestic nature at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Alpine, stop by Bear Valley Adventure Company, and fly down the slopes at Bear Valley Resort.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bear Valley road trip planner.

You can drive from San Francisco to Bear Valley in 3.5 hours. When traveling from San Francisco in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Bear Valley, with highs around 32°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 7°C. You'll set off for Yosemite National Park on the 24th (Thu).

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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): explore the activities along Tenaya Lake and then admire all the interesting features of Tioga Pass.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park road trip app.

Traveling by car from Bear Valley to Yosemite National Park takes 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 7°C. On the 25th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip itinerary builder website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: highs are around 41°C and lows about 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Sun) before leaving for 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 27th (Sun): look for gifts at Barneys New York and then enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller.

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Traveling by flight from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, with highs in Las Vegas at 45°C and lows at 29°C. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling 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), hike along Navajo Loop Trail and then trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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You can drive from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. In August, Bryce Canyon National Park is much colder than Las Vegas - with highs of 29°C and lows of 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): stroll through The Narrows.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park trip planning app.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August: high temperatures in Zion National Park hover around 38°C and lows are around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Page online holiday planner.

Getting from Zion National Park to Page by combination of car and shuttle takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Zion National Park in August since evenings lows in Page dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) 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.

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Explore your travel options from Page to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Page in August; daily highs in Grand Canyon National Park reach 31°C and lows reach 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Sat) before leaving for 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.

For maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Joshua Tree National Park online tour planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Joshua Tree National Park, with highs around 39°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 23°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Sun) before leaving for Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): kick back and relax at Huntington Dog Beach, then make a trip to Huntington Beach Pier, and then admire the masterpieces at Huntington Beach Art Center. Here are some ideas for day two: head off the coast to Balboa Island, then kick back and relax at Newport Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Huntington State Beach, and finally stroll through Orange County Coast.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Huntington Beach sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Joshua Tree National Park to Huntington Beach in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, bus, train, and taxi. When traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Huntington Beach: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 22°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling 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 5th (Tue): kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles road trip website.

Traveling by car from Huntington Beach to Los Angeles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) 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.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara online trip planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in September, with highs in Santa Barbara at 30°C and lows at 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Wed) before leaving for Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Monterey is known for zoos & aquariums, scenic drive, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, admire the masterpieces at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Monterey trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in September, expect nights in Monterey to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive to San Francisco.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): get great views at Twin Peaks and then explore the activities along San Francisco Bay.

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Traveling by car from Monterey to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.