30 days in California Itinerary

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.

Change things up with a short trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas (about 32 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, shop like a local with Gaslamp Quarter, and let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the San Diego day trip app.

Cardiff, UK to San Diego is an approximately 16-hour combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Cardiff to San Diego. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Cardiff in June, with highs in San Diego at 26°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to 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.

Step out of Los Angeles with an excursion to Disneyland Park in Anaheim--about 36 minutes away. Pack the 7th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, stroll around Beverly Gardens Park, engage your brain at California Science Center, and take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles online road trip planner.

You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in June: highs in Los Angeles hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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.

Go for a jaunt from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Three Rivers to see The Senate about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest, hike along Congress Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at General Grant Tree Trail, and cruise along Kings Canyon Scenic Byway.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip maker website.

Fly from Los Angeles to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 40°C to lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Wapama Falls, admire the engineering at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, get great views at Valley View, and take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June, things will get slightly colder in Yosemite National Park: highs are around 30°C and lows about 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

On the 21st (Wed), admire all the interesting features of Inspiration Point Vista, contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park, and then awaken your taste buds at Wine Tours From Tahoe.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to South Lake Tahoe with the Route module. In June, daytime highs in South Lake Tahoe are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Healdsburg.

The quaint city of Healdsburg is one of northern California's wine capitals, serving as the meeting point for three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions.

Healdsburg is known for wineries, breweries & distilleries, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about winemaking at Alexander Valley Vineyards and learn the secrets of beer at Ace It Bike Tours.

To see photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Healdsburg journey planner.

Getting from South Lake Tahoe to Healdsburg by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from South Lake Tahoe in June; daily highs in Healdsburg reach 33°C and lows reach 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.

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: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, and examine the collection at de Young Museum.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip planner.

You can drive from Healdsburg to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Healdsburg, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.