33 days in California & Golden Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, go for a walk through Lombard Street, and stroll around Golden Gate Park.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip planner.

Kathmandu, Nepal to San Francisco is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Traveling from Kathmandu to San Francisco, you'll gain 13.8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kathmandu in October, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit cooler (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove. On the 7th (Mon), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, hike along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows.

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park journey builder tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Francisco, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 14°C to lows of -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Big Sur.

A sparsely populated area with stunning views, Big Sur attracts artists and tourists traveling California’s scenic Highway 1.

Bring the kids along to Monterey Bay Recreation Trail and Rocky Creek Bridge. There's still lots to do: trek along Partington Cove, take in nature's colorful creations at Hawthorne Gallery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sand Dollar Beach, and snap pictures at Bixby Bridge.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Big Sur with the Route module. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in November: highs in Big Sur hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can fly 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.

Kids will enjoy Disneyland Park and The Getty Center. Step out of Los Angeles to go to Santa Monica and see 26-Mile Bike Path, which is approximately 34 minutes away. Pack the 17th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and enjoy some diversion at California Science Center.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles online day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Big Sur to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In November, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Big Sur - with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

Kids will enjoy San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego. There's much more to do: examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, enjoy some diversion at Balboa Park, and take a tour of Maritime Museum of San Diego.

To see ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our San Diego trip planning site.

You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in November, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Sequoia Sightseeing Tours and Giant Forest. Take a break from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with a short trip to The Senate in Three Rivers, about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Moro Rock Trail, explore the fascinating underground world of Boyden Cavern, stroll through Congress Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park day trip planning site.

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. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from San Diego in November, with highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park at 22°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Golden.

Golden represents a former Wild West town that happens to be the burial place of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody.

Kids will enjoy Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour and Flatirons. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Golden: Nederland (Caribou Ranch Open Space, Carousel of Happiness, &more), Evergreen (Evergreen Lake & Bergen Peak) and Georgetown (Guanella Pass & Foster's Place Playground). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Mines Museum of Earth Science, grab your bike and head to Mount Falcon Castle Trail, stop by Mountain Lux Candles, and relax in the rural setting at Cure Organic Farm.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Golden holiday builder site.

You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Golden in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Golden due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in November, things will get a bit cooler in Golden: highs are around 15°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.