27 days in United States Itinerary

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

You've now added Union Square to your itinerary. Attractions like Japanese Tea Garden and California Academy of Sciences make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, don't miss a visit to Coit Tower, visit Chinatown, and examine the collection at Cable Car Museum.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read San Francisco travel planner.

Stuttgart, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Stuttgart to San Francisco is minus 9 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Stuttgart in September, with highs in San Francisco at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) 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. To see photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Monterey trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from San Francisco to Monterey in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. On the 29th (Fri), you'll travel to Morro Bay.

Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California located along California State Route 1 on California's Central Coast. On the 29th (Fri), kick back and relax at Moonstone Beach, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then explore the striking landscape at Morro Rock.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Morro Bay online tour planner.

Drive from Monterey to Morro Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Monterey in September, you will find days in Morro Bay are a bit warmer (33°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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 30th (Sat), steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara, stop by Chocolate Maya, then have fun at The Santa Barbara Art Foundry, and finally take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Douglas Family Preserve, then take a stroll through State Street Underpass, then admire the natural beauty at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, and finally learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Santa Barbara Zoo.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Santa Barbara visit website.

You can drive from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can drive 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Pack the 2nd (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, go for a walk through Historic Lily pond, examine the collection at The Getty Center, and look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Los Angeles day trip planning website.

Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can 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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 6th (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Skull Rock, admire the natural beauty at Cholla Cactus Garden, and then explore and take pictures at Geology Tour Road.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Joshua Tree National Park day trip tool.

Getting from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) 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 7th (Sat): take in breathtaking views at North Rim Visitor Center. Keep things going the next day: trek along Bright Angel Trail.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park journey planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Joshua Tree National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in October, plan for slightly colder days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 22°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel 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 9th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Zion National Park trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Zion National Park. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October: highs in Zion National Park hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and then explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Make your Las Vegas itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Getting from Zion National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; 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. Traveling from Zion National Park in October, expect nights in Las Vegas to be warmer, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): explore and take pictures at June Lake Loop, contemplate the waterfront views at Convict Lake Campground, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Mary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Mammoth Museum at the Hayden Cabin, then explore the striking landscape at Devils Postpile National Monument, then take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, and finally hike along Earthquake Fault.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Mammoth Lakes online travel planner.

Drive from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in October: highs in Mammoth Lakes hover around 22°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to take a bus 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Half Dome and Glacier Point. There's much more to do: cruise along Tioga Pass, admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, and get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip itinerary maker app.

You can take a bus from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite National Park in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in October, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to travel to Fresno.

The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Forestiere Underground Gardens, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, and then don't miss a visit to Old Town Clovis. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at St George Greek Orthodox Church, then admire the natural beauty at Shinzen Japanese Garden, then stroll around Woodward Regional Park, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Fresno trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Fresno with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, expect nights in Fresno to be much hotter, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can fly to San Francisco.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Union Square. On the 19th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Battery Spencer, snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take an in-depth tour of Tenderloin Museum, then shop like a local with Union Square, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then don't miss a visit to Lombard Street.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco tour itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Fresno to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Fresno in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.