31 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.

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Disneyland Park (in Anaheim) and Santa Monica (Bergamot Station & Santa Monica Farmers Market). Pack the 28th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, stroll around Coldwater Canyon Park, admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

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Brussels, Belgium to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Brussels to Los Angeles, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Brussels in April, with highs in Los Angeles at 28°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive 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.

Step out of San Diego to go to Encinitas and see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which is approximately 32 minutes away. Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. And it doesn't end there: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Children's Pool, examine the collection at Maritime Museum of San Diego, and walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

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Getting from Los Angeles to San Diego by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. April in San Diego sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Carmel is known for nature, beaches, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, explore the landscape on two wheels at Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, and sample some tasty brews at Monterey Bay Food Tours.

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Fly from San Diego to Carmel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in May, expect Carmel to be slightly colder, temps between 21°C and 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) 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.

Spend the 13th (Sat) exploring nature at Elizabeth Lake. There's lots more to do: stroll through Half Dome, take in the dramatic scenery at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, hike along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, and get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Carmel to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Carmel in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Explore Napa's surroundings by going to Simraceway Performance Driving Center (in Sonoma), Petaluma Seed Bank (in Petaluma) and St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Modus Operandi Cellars, &more). Dedicate the 15th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. It doesn't end there: learn about winemaking at Alexander Valley Vineyards.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Napa. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May: high temperatures in Napa hover around 27°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) 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.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace, and walk around Golden Gate Park.

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You can drive from Napa to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Napa in May, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.