29 days in United States Itinerary

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grace Cathedral, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online visit planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive 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 19th (Fri): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and then cruise along 17-Mile Drive.

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Drive from San Francisco to Monterey in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In May in Monterey, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

On the 20th (Sat), step into the grandiose world of Hearst Castle, then take some stellar pictures from Ragged Point Overlook, then look for all kinds of wild species at Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and finally kick back and relax at Piedras Blancas.

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Traveling by car from Monterey to San Simeon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. When traveling from Monterey in May, plan for a bit warmer days in San Simeon, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 10°C. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Montana de Oro State Park, then do a tasting at Monarch Grove Winery, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Monarch Butterfly Grove.

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Traveling by car from San Simeon to Pismo Beach takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from San Simeon in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Pismo Beach: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Carpinteria.

Carpinteria is a small oceanside city located in southeastern Santa Barbara County, California, east of Santa Barbara and northwest of Ventura. For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Carpinteria trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Pismo Beach to Carpinteria takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 23rd (Tue), you're off to Dana Point.

Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California. On the 23rd (Tue), see the interesting displays at Mission San Juan Capistrano and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Dana Point trip planner.

Traveling by car from Carpinteria to Dana Point takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Carpinteria in May, Dana Point is a bit warmer at night with lows of 18°C. On the 24th (Wed), you're off 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: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, pause for some photo ops at The Unconditional Surrender, stroll through La Jolla Cove, and examine the collection at USS Midway Museum.

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You can drive from Dana Point to San Diego in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to Palm Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Palm Springs Art Museum, get engrossed in the history at Palm Springs Air Museum, and then see Off-Road Tours. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Destination PSP, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Jacinto Mountain, and then hunt for treasures at VillageFest.

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Traveling by car from San Diego to Palm Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from San Diego in May, expect nights in Palm Springs to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are much hotter, around 39°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Kingman.

Kingman is a city in and the county seat of Mohave County, Arizona, United States. For traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Kingman vacation planner.

You can drive from Palm Springs to Kingman in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car, flight, and bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Palm Springs in May, with highs in Kingman at 33°C and lows at 13°C. You will leave for Grand Canyon National Park on the 30th (Tue).

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 30th (Tue): trek along Bright Angel Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail, and then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Kingman to Grand Canyon National Park. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Kingman in May; daily highs in Grand Canyon National Park reach 23°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): explore the striking landscape at Horseshoe Bend, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Page. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Page: temperatures range from 41°C by day to 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car 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 2nd (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Peek-A-Boo Loop. On your second day here, get great views at Inspiration Point and then trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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You can drive from Page to Bryce Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of shuttle and car. Traveling from Page in June, expect nights in Bryce Canyon National Park to be much colder, around 5°C, while days are little chillier, around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

Spend the 6th (Tue) exploring nature at Zion National Park. Spend the 5th (Mon) exploring nature at The Narrows. There's much more to do: explore and take pictures at Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, cruise along Zion Shuttle, and hike along Angel's Landing.

To see more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in June, expect Zion National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 40°C and 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car 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 6th (Tue), take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio.

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You can drive from Zion National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Zion National Park in June: highs in Las Vegas hover around 46°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Kernville.

Kernville is a census-designated place (CDP) in the southern Sierra Nevada, in Kern County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Kernville takes 5 hours. Traveling from Las Vegas in June, things will get slightly colder in Kernville: highs are around 39°C and lows about 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, trek along Mariposa Grove, and explore the activities along Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail.

For reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park driving holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from Kernville to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Kernville in June, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit cooler (30°C), and nights are colder (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Jamestown.

Jamestown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tuolumne County, California, United States. Plan my day in Jamestown using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Jamestown in 1.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, with highs in Jamestown at 38°C and lows at 14°C.