32 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States journey planner
Start: Brisbane
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 4 nights
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
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Death Valley National Park
— 1 night
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Las Vegas
— 4 nights
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
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Joshua Tree National Park
— 2 nights
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Anaheim
— 3 nights
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Los Angeles
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Santa Barbara
— 1 night
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Big Sur
— 1 night
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Monterey
— 2 nights
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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End: Brisbane
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): walk around Golden Gate Park, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs, and finally wander the streets of The Embarcadero. On your second day here, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, then hunt for treasures at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, then contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco trip itinerary planner.
Brisbane, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Brisbane to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Brisbane in April; daily highs in San Francisco reach 22°C and lows reach 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco trip itinerary planner.
Brisbane, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Brisbane to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Brisbane in April; daily highs in San Francisco reach 22°C and lows reach 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, trek along Mariposa Grove, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and look for all kinds of wild species at McGurk Meadow.
To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park tour itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park tour itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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A Land of Giants
Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): cruise along Generals Hwy, delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, and then steep yourself in history at General Sherman Tree. Keep things going the next day: delve into the lush surroundings at Grant Grove and then trek along General Grant Tree Trail.
To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park tour itinerary builder site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, expect nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be much hotter, around 11°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.
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To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park tour itinerary builder site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, expect nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be much hotter, around 11°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
On the 27th (Thu), take in breathtaking views at Golden Canyon, then take in the dramatic natural features at The Devil's Speedway, and then take in the awesome beauty at Panamint Range.
To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Death Valley National Park trip itinerary website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park. In April, daytime highs in Death Valley National Park are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel to Las Vegas.
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To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Death Valley National Park trip itinerary website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park. In April, daytime highs in Death Valley National Park are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 4 nights
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Sin City
Get out of town with these interesting Las Vegas side-trips: Clark County Heritage Museum (in Henderson) and Hoover Dam (in Boulder City). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and see Off-Road Tours.
To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas online holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in April, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas online holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in April, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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On the 3rd (Wed), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, stroll through South Kaibab Trail, make a trip to Grand Canyon Village, and trek along Rim Trail.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect little chillier days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Joshua Tree National Park.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect little chillier days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Joshua Tree National Park.
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Joshua Tree National Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Keys View, appreciate the views at Hidden Valley Nature Trail, and then hike along Ryan Mountain. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lost Palms Oasis Trail, then admire the natural beauty at Cholla Cactus Garden, and then hike along Arch Rock Nature Trail.
For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Joshua Tree National Park holiday app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Joshua Tree National Park: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Anaheim.
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For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Joshua Tree National Park holiday app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Joshua Tree National Park: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Anaheim.
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Anaheim — 3 nights
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Heart of Orange County
On the 8th (Mon), discover the magic at Disney California Adventure Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Anaheim road trip planning tool.
Getting from Joshua Tree National Park to Anaheim by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Anaheim: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. On the 10th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Los Angeles.
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To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Anaheim road trip planning tool.
Getting from Joshua Tree National Park to Anaheim by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Anaheim: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. On the 10th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 nights
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City of Angels
Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas) and San Diego (USS Midway Museum & Balboa Park). The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Santa Barbara.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night
The American Riviera
Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): stroll around Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens.
To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara day trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Santa Barbara, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Big Sur.
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To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara day trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Santa Barbara, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Big Sur.
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Big Sur — 1 night
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Big Country of the South
Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take some stellar pictures from Ragged Point, snap pictures at Big Creek Bridge, and then kick back and relax at Pfeiffer State Beach.
To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Big Sur road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Big Sur takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. When traveling from Santa Barbara in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Big Sur, with highs around 21°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Monterey.
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To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Big Sur road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Big Sur takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. When traveling from Santa Barbara in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Big Sur, with highs around 21°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 2 nights
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On the 16th (Tue), walk around Garland Ranch Regional Park, immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, and finally explore the world behind art at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard and then indulge your taste buds at Monterey Bay Food Tours.
To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Monterey trip planner.
Traveling by car from Big Sur to Monterey takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Monterey, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.
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To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Monterey trip planner.
Traveling by car from Big Sur to Monterey takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Monterey, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
City by the Bay
On the 18th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grace Cathedral, go for a walk through Lombard Street, then go for a walk through Fisherman's Wharf, and finally shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.
To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read San Francisco trip itinerary maker website.
Traveling by car from Monterey to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read San Francisco trip itinerary maker website.
Traveling by car from Monterey to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
