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

On the 13th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N., then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then get curious at Bodies The Exhibition.

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Frankfurt, Germany to Las Vegas is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Frankfurt to Las Vegas. When traveling from Frankfurt in August, plan for warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 45°C by day to 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to fly 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Santa Monica State Beach and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Manhattan Beach and Battleship USS Iowa Museum. Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to 26-Mile Bike Path in Santa Monica, about 34 minutes away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Hollywood Bowl Museum, stroll the grounds of Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, get in on the family fun at Pacific Park, and explore the world behind art at The Broad.

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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in August; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) 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 18th (Fri), engage your brain at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, trek along Cabrillo Bike Path, and then kick back and relax at East Beach. On the next day, stroll through Butterfly Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Douglas Family Preserve, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Thousand Steps Beach.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In August, Santa Barbara is a bit cooler than Los Angeles - with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can fly to San Francisco.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Bay. Visit Natural Bridges State Beach and Stinson Beach for some beach relaxation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Sunnyvale Bay Trail (in Sunnyvale) and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (in Santa Cruz). And it doesn't end there: immerse yourself in nature at Marin Headlands, don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and see the interesting displays at Walt Disney Family Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Glacier Point and Vernal Fall. Visiting Yosemite, Tunnel View and Yosemite Falls will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, make a trip to Olmsted Point, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, and steep yourself in history at Pioneer Yosemite History Center.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): hike along Moro Rock Trail, get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Big Stump Basin, admire the sheer force of Roaring River Falls, then admire the sheer force of Grizzly Falls, and finally hike along Zumwalt Meadow Trail.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in August: high temperatures in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 41°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo Loop Trail, then get great views at Sunset Point, and finally hike along Queen's Garden Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Bryce Amphitheatre, then take in the dramatic natural features at Three Wisemen, and then stroll through Swamp Canyon.

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Traveling by flight from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 29°C and lows at 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Las Vegas.

Visiting Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Willow Beach will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Counts Kustoms. See some other sides of Las Vegas: cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Charleston, see American Adventure Tours, and examine the collection at Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Las Vegas trip planner.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in September; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 39°C and lows reach 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.