32 days in United States Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): hike along Lands End, don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs, and finally step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Grace Cathedral, identify plant and animal life at San Francisco Botanical Garden, then see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, and finally admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands.

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Barcelona, Spain to San Francisco is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. In May in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): view the masterpieces at Ansel Adams Gallery, get great views at Valley View, admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at Cloud's Rest, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, and finally identify plant and animal life at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in May, Yosemite National Park is little chillier at night with lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): stroll through Crescent Meadow Rd, stroll through Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, and then contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, expect nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be much hotter, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): explore the striking landscape at The Devil's Speedway, then take in breathtaking views at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, then contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point.

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Getting from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive. In May, daily temperatures in Death Valley National Park can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 22nd (Mon), make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, get engrossed in the history at Titanic, then engage your brain at Bodies The Exhibition, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see American Adventure Tours, see the interesting displays at Shelby American Inc, then see the interesting displays at Pinball Hall of Fame, and finally take a stroll through The LINQ Promenade.

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Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Las Vegas, with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Get a sense of the local culture at Kolb Studio and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Discover out-of-the-way places like Inner Canyon and East Rim Drive. The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, get great views at Trailview Overlook, admire the landmark architecture of Lookout Studio, and get outside with Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra.

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Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. When traveling from Las Vegas in May, plan for little chillier days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 23°C, while nights are colder with lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. On the 28th (Sun), stroll the grounds of Pioneer Cemetery, explore the striking landscape at Comb Ridge, and then stroll around Sandstone Tours. On your second day here, cruise along Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Monument Valley in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, expect Monument Valley to be a bit warmer, temps between 27°C and 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to drive to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Turret Arch, take in the dramatic natural features at Double Arch, then stroll through Windows, and finally trek along Tunnel Arch. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Landscape Arch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Pine Tree Arch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Fiery Furnace, and finally hike along Pine Tree Arch Trail.

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Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Arches National Park takes 3.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Arches National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): hike along White Rim Road, tour the pleasant surroundings at White Rim Trail, and then trek along Aztec Butte Trail.

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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Canyonlands National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May in Canyonlands National Park, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

On the 2nd (Fri), admire the striking features of Fruita Schoolhouse, explore the striking landscape at Water Pocket Fold, then contemplate the long history of Behunin Cabin, and finally hike along Chimney Rock Trail.

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You can drive from Canyonlands National Park to Capitol Reef National Park in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Canyonlands National Park in June, expect nights in Capitol Reef National Park to be cooler, around 5°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): gear up at Ruby's Inn, then explore the stunning scenery at Agua Canyon, then trek along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop. On the next day, explore the striking landscape at Bryce Amphitheatre, explore the striking landscape at Three Wisemen, and then stroll through Swamp Canyon.

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Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 5th (Mon), cruise along Kolob Terrace Road, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Watchman Trail, and then grab your bike and head to Pa'rus Trail. On your second day here, take in breathtaking views at Hidden Canyon, tour the pleasant surroundings at Temple of Sinawava Trail, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Riverside Walk.

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You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in June, expect Zion National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 40°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Las Vegas.

On the 7th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Counts Kustoms, then see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas, then get engrossed in the history at Burlesque Hall of Fame, and finally see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum.

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You can drive from Zion National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zion National Park to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Zion National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 46°C by day to 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Keys Ranch, take in the awesome beauty at Eureka Peak, and then explore the striking landscape at Wonderland of Rocks.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Joshua Tree National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In June, daytime highs in Joshua Tree National Park are 45°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Broad and Petersen Automotive Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hollywood Bowl Museum and La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Seal Beach (in Seal Beach), Wayfarers Chapel (in Rancho Palos Verdes) and Long Beach Waterfront (in Long Beach). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (NOTE: Fix the three typos in the About section), explore the different monuments and memorials at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, and get engrossed in the history at Skirball Cultural Center.

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Traveling by car from Joshua Tree National Park to Los Angeles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in June, expect nights in Los Angeles to be little chillier, around 19°C, while days are cooler, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to fly to San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo, or SLO for short, is a city in the U.S. state of California, located roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): trek along Cerro San Luis, identify plant and animal life at Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, and then hike along Black Hill Trail.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, San Luis Obispo is a bit cooler at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at San Francisco Botanical Garden, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, then examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island.

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Fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from San Luis Obispo in June, plan for a bit cooler days in San Francisco, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.