29 days in United States Itinerary

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

Take a break from the city and head to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The Mob Museum and Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in Las Vegas, make a side trip to see Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, approximately 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and don't miss a visit to Bellagio Fountains.

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Perth, Australia to Las Vegas is an approximately 26-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 16 hours traveling from Perth to Las Vegas. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Perth in September, with highs in Las Vegas at 40°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): tee off at Sierra Star Golf Club and then take in the dramatic natural features at Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus. In September, Mammoth Lakes is much colder than Las Vegas - with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. On the 27th (Fri), you're off toYosemite 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.

Get in touch with nature at Tuolumne Meadows and Panorama Trail. There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, explore the striking landscape at El Capitan, don't miss a visit to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, and identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles.

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Take a bus from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite National Park in 2 hours. Traveling from Mammoth Lakes in September, Yosemite National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can drive to Santa Rosa.

Located less than an hour's drive north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa serves as a convenient hub for travelers on their way to the world-famous Napa Valley wine country.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): look for gifts at Oxbow Public Market, then do a tasting at V. Sattui, then step into the grandiose world of Castello di Amorosa, and finally see the interesting displays at Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Bodega Head and then admire the majestic nature at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve.

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Getting from Yosemite National Park to Santa Rosa by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, bus, and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, Santa Rosa is somewhat warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 33°C and lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.

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You can drive from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. October in Santa Cruz sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. On the 2nd (Wed), you're off toLos Angeles.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Oceanside Pier and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Get outdoors at Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve and Carlsbad State Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Anaheim: Palm Springs (Palm Springs Art Museum & VillageFest) and Irvine Spectrum Center (in Irvine). Pack the 6th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Knott's Berry Farm. There's more to do: get your game on at Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center.

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You can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Santa Cruz to Anaheim in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Santa Cruz in October, with highs in Anaheim at 33°C and lows at 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

Step out of the city life by going to Hermosa Beach Pier and Manhattan Beach. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Getty Villa and Ocean Avenue. Change things up with a short trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita (about 42 minutes away). There's more to do: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers and wander the streets of Rodeo Drive.

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Traveling by car from Anaheim to Santa Monica takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and tram; or take a bus. When traveling from Anaheim in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Santa Monica, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Do your shopping at Polynesian Cultural Center and Ala Moana Center. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like USS Arizona Memorial and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Haleiwa (Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach Park, & more), Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Kailua (Kailua Beach Park & Lanikai Beach). There's lots more to do: immerse yourself in nature at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, enjoy the sand and surf at Kapiolani Regional Park, admire the sheer force of Manoa Falls, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Santa Monica to Honolulu in 9 hours. Other options are to do a combination of tram, train, and flight; or do a combination of tram and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Santa Monica to Honolulu is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Santa Monica in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 36°C and lows about 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel back home.