25 days in United States Itinerary

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If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Bernardino International Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Indio.

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To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Indio trip planner.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Indio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, you will find days in Indio are a bit warmer (39°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Las Vegas.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strip, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, then enjoy some diversion at Paris Las Vegas, and finally take in panoramic vistas at High Roller.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Indio to Las Vegas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Indio in October, you will find days in Las Vegas are little chillier (32°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Williams.

Venture out of the city with trips to Prescott (Sharlot Hall Museum, Watson Lake, &more). The adventure continues: have fun at Gunfighter Canyon Indoor Shooting Experience, contemplate the waterfront views at White Horse Lake Campground, let the kids burn off some steam at Big Toy Playground, and get engrossed in the history at Williams Depot.

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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. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Williams is 1 hour. When traveling from Las Vegas in October, plan for slightly colder days in Williams, with highs around 22°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Page.

On the 13th (Thu), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then explore the striking landscape at Horseshoe Bend, then see human ingenuity at work at Glen Canyon Dam Overlook, and finally admire the engineering at Glen Canyon Dam.

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Traveling by car from Williams to Page takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and shuttle. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Williams in October; daily highs in Page reach 26°C and lows reach 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Zion National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows.

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Getting from Page to Zion National Park by combination of shuttle and car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Page in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Zion National Park, with lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Death Valley National Park.

Death Valley National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Dante's View, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, stroll through Gower Gulch Loop, and admire all the interesting features of Artist's Drive.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Death Valley National Park trip planner.

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. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Death Valley National Park when traveling from Zion National Park in October, with lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park online journey planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from Death Valley National Park, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to San Francisco.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, then wander the streets of North Beach, and finally browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Fri): take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, then admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and finally get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco attractions site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, plan for a bit warmer days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Santa Cruz.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Selfieville, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then cruise along 17-Mile Drive, then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and finally kick back and relax at Asilomar State Beach.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Santa Cruz sightseeing planning app.

Getting from San Francisco to Santa Cruz by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in October, Santa Cruz is slightly colder at night with lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can fly to Santa Barbara.

Explore Santa Barbara's surroundings by going to Ventura (Mission San Buenaventura, Serra Cross Park, &more). There's much more to do: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, don't miss a visit to Chaucer's Bookstore, contemplate the long history of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and take in nature's colorful creations at Ganna Walska Lotusland.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Santa Barbara vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Santa Barbara, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.

Pack the 27th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Enjoy Los Angeles some more: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, don't miss a visit to Historic Lily pond, get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, and kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Los Angeles, with lows around 19°C.