25 days in California, Las Vegas & Williams Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States itinerary planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Los Angeles
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Atascadero
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Salinas
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San Francisco
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Mariposa
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California City
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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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Williams
— 3 nights
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Palm Springs
— 2 nights
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Santa Monica
— 1 night
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Los Angeles — 4 nights

City of Angels
Pack the 23rd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 24th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, don't miss a visit to Hollywood Walk of Fame, appreciate the extensive heritage of Venice Canals Walkway, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary maker app.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Los Angeles is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in March, plan for much hotter days in Los Angeles, with highs around 27°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to drive to Atascadero.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Los Angeles is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in March, plan for much hotter days in Los Angeles, with highs around 27°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to drive to Atascadero.
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Atascadero — 1 night

On the 27th (Mon), get to know the resident critters at Charles Paddock Zoo and then stop by Brown Butter Cookie Company.
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You can drive from Los Angeles to Atascadero in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in March, Atascadero is little chillier at night with lows of 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to Salinas.
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You can drive from Los Angeles to Atascadero in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in March, Atascadero is little chillier at night with lows of 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to Salinas.
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Salinas — 2 nights

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by AiX, observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then cruise along 17-Mile Drive, and finally take an in-depth tour of Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe.
To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Salinas trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Atascadero to Salinas by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.
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Getting from Atascadero to Salinas by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 nights

City by the Bay
Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read San Francisco trip builder app.
Getting from Salinas to San Francisco by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In March, daytime highs in San Francisco are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Mariposa.
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Getting from Salinas to San Francisco by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In March, daytime highs in San Francisco are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Mariposa.
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Mariposa — 2 nights

On the 1st (Sat), do a tasting at Butterfly Creek Winery & Vineyards and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Ascent Spa. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Mariposa Museum and History Center, then see the interesting displays at California State Mining and Mineral Museum, and then stop by Costalivos Mountain Gold Olive Oil Tasting Room & Gift Shop.
For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Mariposa journey planning site.
Drive from San Francisco to Mariposa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Mariposa: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 10°C at night. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll travel to California City.
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Drive from San Francisco to Mariposa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Mariposa: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 10°C at night. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll travel to California City.
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California City — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): walk around Central Park. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating landscape at Desert Tortoise Natural Area, get advice or help at Red Rock Canyon State Park, and then take an in-depth tour of Randsburg Museum.
To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our California City sightseeing planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Mariposa to California City. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our California City sightseeing planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Mariposa to California City. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights

Sin City
Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, examine the collection at The Mob Museum, have fun at Paris Las Vegas, and take in panoramic vistas at High Roller.
For ratings and more tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip maker website.
Getting from California City to Las Vegas by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from California City in April; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 31°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Williams.
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For ratings and more tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip maker website.
Getting from California City to Las Vegas by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from California City in April; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 31°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Williams.
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Williams — 3 nights
Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): enjoy some diversion at Gunfighter Canyon Indoor Shooting Experience, then examine the collection at Pete's Rt 66 Gas Station Museum, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an exotic tour of Bearizona Wildlife Park, then get to know the resident critters at Grand Canyon Deer Farm, and then get engrossed in the history at Williams Depot.
For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Williams attractions planner.
Getting from Las Vegas to Williams by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Williams. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, expect nights in Williams to be cooler, around 0°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Tue) before leaving for Palm Springs.
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For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Williams attractions planner.
Getting from Las Vegas to Williams by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Williams. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, expect nights in Williams to be cooler, around 0°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Tue) before leaving for Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): look for gifts at Wabi Sabi Japan Living and then pause for some photo ops at Statue of Lucille Ball. On the next day, take an in-depth tour of Palm Springs Air Museum, then make a trip to VillageFest, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Jacinto Mountain, and finally make a trip to Frey House II.
For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Palm Springs online itinerary maker.
Getting from Williams to Palm Springs by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Williams to Palm Springs is minus 1 hour. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Williams in April, with highs in Palm Springs at 37°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Santa Monica.
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For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Palm Springs online itinerary maker.
Getting from Williams to Palm Springs by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Williams to Palm Springs is minus 1 hour. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Williams in April, with highs in Palm Springs at 37°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Santa Monica.
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Santa Monica — 1 night

Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land
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You can drive from Palm Springs to Santa Monica in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and tram. In April, Santa Monica is a bit cooler than Palm Springs - with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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You can drive from Palm Springs to Santa Monica in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and tram. In April, Santa Monica is a bit cooler than Palm Springs - with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling 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.