29 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.

Escape the urban bustle at La Jolla Cove and Venice Beach and Boardwalk. Visit Santa Monica Pier and Ocean Avenue for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church (in La Jolla) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 1st (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, explore the fascinating underground world of Bronson Caves, and admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Los Angeles is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in January, you will find days in Los Angeles are much hotter (24°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (11°C). On the 4th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo, or SLO for short, is a city in the U.S. state of California, located roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Point San Luis Lighthouse, learn about winemaking at Monarch Grove Winery, then look for all kinds of wild species at Monarch Butterfly Grove, and finally take in the history at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through Bubblegum Alley and then indulge your taste buds at Central Coast Food and Wine Tours.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in San Luis Obispo when traveling from Los Angeles in February, with lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

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

Keep things going the next day: go for a walk through Lombard Street, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Ignatius Church, stroll around Golden Gate Park, then play a few rounds at Lincoln Park, and finally contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge.

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Fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from San Luis Obispo in February: highs in San Francisco hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) 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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): fly down the slopes at Badger Pass Ski Area. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, then take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, and then explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in February, plan for little chillier days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 10°C, while nights are much colder with lows around -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) 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.

On the 10th (Fri), get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, then take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, and then take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest. On the 11th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trek along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, don't miss a visit to General Sherman Tree, then cruise along Generals Hwy, then don't miss a visit to The Senate, and finally don't miss a visit to Tunnel Rock.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in February, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Death Valley National Park.

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

On the 12th (Sun), explore the activities along Badwater Basin, admire all the interesting features of Artist's Drive, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, then take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, then get engrossed in the history at The Ranch at Furnace Creek, and finally make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.

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You can drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in February, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 13th (Mon), stroll through The Narrows. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a memorable drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, admire the sheer force of Emerald Pools, and then trek along Angel's Landing.

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Explore your travel options from Death Valley National Park to Zion National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Death Valley National Park to Zion National Park is 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Death Valley National Park in February; daily highs in Zion National Park reach 17°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): look for gifts at Ruby's Inn, tour the pleasant surroundings at Fairyland Loop Trail, then hike along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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Getting from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Zion National Park in February, things will get slightly colder in Bryce Canyon National Park: highs are around 5°C and lows about -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

On the 16th (Thu), admire the striking features of Fruita Schoolhouse, then hike along The Hickman Bridge Trail, and then contemplate the long history of Behunin Cabin.

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Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. In February in Capitol Reef National Park, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can go by car to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

On the 17th (Fri), get great views at Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint, then explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Fiery Furnace. Keep things going the next day: trek along Devils Garden Trailhead, explore the striking landscape at Landscape Arch, and then delve into the distant past at Sego Canyon Petroglyphs.

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Getting from Capitol Reef National Park to Arches National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Capitol Reef National Park in February, with highs in Arches National Park at 11°C and lows at -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

On the 19th (Sun), delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace, then contemplate the long history of Balcony House, and then delve into the distant past at Spruce Tree House. On the 20th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Spruce Canyon Trail, hike along Nordenskiold #16 Trail, then trek along Prater Ridge Trail, and finally contemplate the long history of Petroglyph Point Hike.

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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Mesa Verde National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Arches National Park in February since evenings lows in Mesa Verde National Park dip to -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Bright Angel Point and Hermit's Rest. Get in touch with nature at Grand Canyon South Rim and Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: trek along Rim Trail, stroll through Hermit Trail, take some stellar pictures from Mather Point, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot.

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Explore your travel options from Mesa Verde National Park to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. February in Grand Canyon National Park sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of -9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can travel 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 25th (Sat): try to win big at The Mirage, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in February, you will find days in Las Vegas are a bit warmer (21°C), and nights are much warmer (8°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can fly back home.