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.

Get in touch with nature at La Jolla Cove and Cabrillo National Monument. Head to San Diego Fly Rides and Spanish Village Art Centerfor plenty of shopping. Step out of San Diego with an excursion to Lions, Tigers & Bears in Alpine--about 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, take a tour of Maritime Museum of San Diego, enjoy the sand and surf at Mission Beach Park, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read San Diego online attractions planner.

Newark to San Diego is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Newark in April, things will get a bit warmer in San Diego: highs are around 71°F and lows about 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Pier. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Montana Avenue and Two Rodeo Drive. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Rodeo Drive (in Beverly Hills) and Santa Monica (Santa Monica Farmers Market & Bergamot Station). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, and get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles day trip planner.

Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Cambria.

Cambria is a seaside village in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California State Route 1 (Highway 1). Relax by the water at Piedras Blancas and William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Hearst Castle and Piedras Blancas Light Station. There's much more to do: surround yourself with nature on Stepladder Ranch & Creamery, explore and take pictures at Moonstone Beach Dr, indulge in some personalized pampering at Therapy by the Sea, and look for all kinds of wild species at Elephant Seal Vista Point.

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Cambria trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Cambria takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Cambria, with lows around 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Pioneer Yosemite History Center and Ansel Adams Gallery. Get outdoors at Yosemite Valley Loop Trail and Half Dome. Spend the 17th (Mon) exploring nature at Elizabeth Lake. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at McGurk Meadow, trek along Mariposa Grove, admire the sheer force of Bridalveil Fall, and get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cambria to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Cambria in April, expect Yosemite National Park to be little chillier, temps between 59°F and 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Alcatraz Island and Point Reyes Safaris. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Golden Gate Bridge and Union Square. Dedicate the 20th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, shop like a local with Ghirardelli Square, get curious at Exploratorium, and take a stroll through Chinatown.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in April: highs in San Francisco hover around 67°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Visiting Ace It Bike Tours and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve will get you outdoors. Do some cultural sightseeing at Alexander Valley Vineyards and Jordan Vineyard & Winery. Take a break from Healdsburg with a short trip to Sonoma Coast State Beach in Sonoma, about 38 minutes away. There's more to do: learn about winemaking at Gracianna Winery.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Healdsburg trip builder site.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Healdsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Healdsburg, with lows around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Napa.

Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Oxbow Public Market and Glen Ellen Village Market. Museum-lovers will appreciate Hess Persson Estates and Lisa Kristine Gallery Sonoma. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Napa: Glen Ellen (Imagery Estate Winery & Art Gallery & Jack London State Historic Park) and St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Modus Operandi Cellars, &more). Dedicate the 26th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Inglenook.

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Traveling by car from Healdsburg to Napa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.