31 days in California Itinerary

Attractions like River Rafting & Tubing and Tompkins Memorial Trail make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Tahoe City to Truckee to see West End Beach about 38 minutes away.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Tahoe City tour itinerary planning website.

New York City to Tahoe City is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Tahoe City. Traveling from New York City in August, expect colder with lows of 38°F in Tahoe City. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Family-friendly places like Glacier Point and Vernal Fall will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: explore and take pictures at Tioga Pass, tour the pleasant surroundings at Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, and get great views at Half Dome.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park online route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Tahoe City to Yosemite National Park. In August, daily temperatures in Yosemite National Park can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to travel to Orick.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Redwood National Park. Keep things going the next day: cruise along Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy, immerse yourself in nature at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and then take in breathtaking views at Fern Canyon.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Orick sightseeing planning site.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Orick with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, expect nights in Orick to be a bit warmer, around 52°F, while days are slightly colder, around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to San Francisco.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. And it doesn't end there: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, take a stroll through Chinatown, walk around Golden Gate Park, and examine the collection at Musee Mecanique.

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Getting from Orick to San Francisco by car takes about 5.5 hours. Traveling from Orick in August, things will get a bit warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 73°F and lows about 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Bring the kids along to Giant Forest and Sequoia Sightseeing Tours. The adventure continues: stroll through Congress Trail, trek along Crescent Meadow Rd, explore the stunning scenery at Kings Canyon National Park, and take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park online itinerary planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, train, and bus; or take a bus. Expect warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 95°F, while lows dip to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can fly to Los Angeles.

Attractions like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park make great kid-friendly stops. Pack the 23rd (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and admire the majestic nature at Santa Monica State Beach.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip planner.

Getting from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Los Angeles by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Los Angeles: temperatures range from 84°F by day to 66°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car to San Diego.

Attractions like San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park make great kid-friendly stops. Spend the 27th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape of Cabrillo National Monument, stroll through Mission Beach Park, admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove.

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Getting from Los Angeles to San Diego by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 78°F by day to 68°F at night. On the 31st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.