30 days in California Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Norton Simon Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Do your shopping at Rodeo Drive and Montana Avenue. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: The Getty Villa (in Malibu) and Santa Monica (Third Street Promenade & Santa Monica Farmers Market). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, wander the streets of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, deepen your understanding at Paley Center for Media, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles road trip planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Los Angeles is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to Los Angeles. Traveling from Zurich in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Los Angeles, with lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at USS Midway Museum and San Diego Air & Space Museum. Head to Gaslamp Quarter and Spanish Village Art Centerfor plenty of shopping. Explore San Diego's surroundings by going to Del Mar City Beach (in Del Mar) and Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, examine the collection at Maritime Museum of San Diego, explore the striking landscape of Cabrillo National Monument, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Children's Pool.

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Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Sequoia Sightseeing Tours and Grant Grove. And it doesn't end there: delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, trek along Big Baldy, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, and admire the sheer force of Grizzly Falls.

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Traveling by flight from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from San Diego in June, plan for much warmer days and about the same nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 40°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Ansel Adams Gallery and Yosemite Museum Gallery. Get outdoors at Sentinel Dome and Glacier Point. And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pioneer Yosemite History Center.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time 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.

Appreciate the collections at Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery and Tallac Historic Site. Do some cultural sightseeing at Wine Tours From Tahoe and Wyland Galleries. Venture out of the city with trips to Matt Heron Fly Fishing (in Olympic Valley), Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum (in Truckee) and Commons Beach Park (in Tahoe City). There's lots more to do: admire the majestic nature at Van Sickle Bi-State Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park, stroll through Kiva Beach, and kick back and relax at Lakeside Beach.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to South Lake Tahoe with the Route module. June in South Lake Tahoe sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Head to Oxbow Public Market and Mumm Napafor plenty of shopping. Get some cultural insight at Hess Persson Estates and Charles M. Schulz Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Napa: St. Helena (Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, Modus Operandi Cellars, &more) and Safari West (in Santa Rosa). There's more to do: do a tasting at B Cellars Vineyards and Winery and admire the verdant scenery at Sonoma Valley.

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Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Napa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Napa, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough 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.

On the 24th (Sat), immerse yourself in nature at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve, do a tasting at Gary Farrell Winery, then learn about winemaking at Gracianna Winery, then learn the secrets of beer at Ace It Bike Tours, and finally learn about winemaking at Stephen & Walker Winery. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Goat Rock Beach, kick back and relax at Sonoma Coast State Beach, then learn about winemaking at Sapphire Hill Winery, then learn about winemaking at Alexander Valley Vineyards, and finally learn about winemaking at Thumbprint Cellars.

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You can drive from Napa to Healdsburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to San Francisco.

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

Get outdoors at Alcatraz Island and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Popular historic sites such as Golden Gate Bridge and SS Jeremiah O'Brien are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, visit Chinatown, and see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique.

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Traveling by car from Healdsburg to San Francisco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Healdsburg, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.