25 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Change things up with a short trip to Disneyland Park in Anaheim (about 36 minutes away). Pack the 6th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles tour itinerary planner.

Munich, Germany to Los Angeles is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Munich to Los Angeles is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Munich in August, things will get a bit warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 34°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at Cholla Cactus Garden, then explore the striking landscape at Skull Rock, and then admire the verdant scenery at Hidden Valley Nature Trail.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Joshua Tree National Park trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in August: high temperatures in Joshua Tree National Park hover around 45°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Palm Springs.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): hunt for treasures at VillageFest, take an in-depth tour of Palm Springs Air Museum, then identify plant and animal life at Coachella Valley Preserve, and finally experience rural life at Sam Cobb Farms.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Palm Springs journey builder site.

You can drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in August: highs in Palm Springs hover around 49°C, while lows dip to 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 9th (Wed), try to win big at Casino at the MGM Grand, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally don't miss a visit to The Strip.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas travel route planning site.

You can fly from Palm Springs to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Palm Springs in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Las Vegas, with highs around 45°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park holiday builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, things will get cooler in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Horseshoe Bend and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Page trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Page with the Route module. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August; daily highs in Page reach 39°C and lows reach 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. To find ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Monument Valley road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Page to Monument Valley takes 2.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Page in August; daily highs in Monument Valley reach 36°C and lows reach 17°C. You will leave for Bryce Canyon National Park on the 12th (Sat).

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.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park journey planner.

Do a combination of car and ferry from Monument Valley to Bryce Canyon National Park in 9 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Monument Valley in August; daily highs in Bryce Canyon National Park reach 29°C and lows reach 9°C. You will leave for Zion National Park on the 13th (Sun).

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 13th (Sun): trek along The Narrows. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Zion National Park trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August, expect Zion National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 38°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Death Valley National Park journey planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Zion National Park to Death Valley National Park. Traveling from Zion National Park to Death Valley National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Zion National Park in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Death Valley National Park: highs are around 43°C and lows about 24°C. You will leave for Lone Pine on the 15th (Tue).

Lone Pine is a census designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): explore the activities along Owens River, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Whitney Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Lone Pine Creek, and finally hike along Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead. On the 16th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of California Historical Landmark 507, then see the interesting displays at Museum of Western Film History, then trek along Horseshoe Meadow Trail, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Alabama Hills.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Lone Pine vacation builder website.

You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Lone Pine in 2 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Death Valley National Park in August since evenings lows in Lone Pine dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can go by car to Independence.

Independence is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Manzanar National Historic Site.

To see where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Independence day trip planning website.

Independence is just a short distance from Lone Pine. In August in Independence, expect temperatures between 42°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, get great views at Washburn Point, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, then identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park attractions app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Independence to Yosemite National Park. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Independence in August; daily highs in Yosemite National Park reach 32°C and lows reach 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): stroll through Alcatraz Island, examine the collection at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, and then contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): stroll around Golden Gate Park, go for a walk through Lombard Street, and then visit Fisherman's Wharf.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco tour itinerary builder tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and then explore and take pictures at 17-Mile Drive. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Monterey trip builder.

You can drive from San Francisco to Monterey in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August in Monterey, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (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.

On the 23rd (Wed), don't miss a visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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You can drive from Monterey to Santa Barbara in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in August, you will find days in Santa Barbara are somewhat warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, stroll through Cabrillo National Monument, enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, and examine the collection at USS Midway Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 23°C in San Diego. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can drive to Los Angeles.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in August, you will find days in Los Angeles are somewhat warmer (34°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). You'll set off for home on the 26th (Sat).