34 days in West Coast Itinerary

Dedicate the 15th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, get outside with Outdoor Activities, take an in-depth tour of Museum of History & Industry, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Seattle trip itinerary planning tool.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Seattle. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in September, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can catch the ferry to Olympic National Park.

Olympic National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Ruby Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hoh River Trail, take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, and trek along High Divide.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park sightseeing planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park. Traveling from Seattle in September, expect Olympic National Park to be little chillier, temps between 67°F and 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can catch the bus to Cannon Beach.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach, then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Manzanita Beach, admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park, and then immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park.

For where to stay and more tourist information, read Cannon Beach online journey planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic National Park to Cannon Beach. In September in Cannon Beach, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive to Portland.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, then take in nature's colorful creations at Lan Su Chinese Garden, and finally stop by Powell's City of Books.

For ratings and more tourist information, you can read our Portland planning site.

You can drive from Cannon Beach to Portland in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Cannon Beach in September, plan for somewhat warmer days in Portland, with highs around 76°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can fly to San Francisco.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, read San Francisco trip builder website.

Getting from Portland to San Francisco by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

On the 6th (Fri), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, cruise along Tioga Pass, and trek along Lembert Dome.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from San Francisco in October, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be colder, around 28°F, while days are little chillier, around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, tour the pleasant surroundings at Congress Trail, and hike along Zumwalt Meadow Trail.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are somewhat warmer (81°F), and nights are much hotter (51°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to fly to San Diego.

When in San Diego, make a side trip to see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, approximately Encinitas away. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, and let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego holiday builder website.

Traveling by flight from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Diego takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in San Diego, with lows of 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.

Pack the 16th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 18th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, stop by Bergamot Station, make a trip to Two Rodeo Drive, and see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles itinerary planning app.

You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in October, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.