36 days in United States Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Walking tours and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like San Francisco Botanical Garden and Baker Beach. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Oakland California Temple (in Oakland) and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach). There's much more to do: visit a coastal fixture at Fort Point, admire the majestic nature at Angel Island State Park, and cast your line with a fishing tour.

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Zurich, Switzerland to San Francisco is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to San Francisco. When traveling from Zurich in July, plan for a bit cooler days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Rainbow Pool and Lembert Dome. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Cloud's Rest, trek along Four Mile Trail, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, and stroll around Merced Grove.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the bus to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Crystal Lake trail and Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. Kids will appreciate attractions like Parker Lake Trail and Mammoth Rocks. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Gull Lake, take in the waterfront activity at June Lake Marina, stroll through Earthquake Fault, and hike along Mammoth Crest Trail.

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Traveling by bus from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Lakes takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. July in Mammoth Lakes sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): don't miss a visit to The Liberace Mansion, then zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and then meet the residents at SeaQuest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, then get engrossed in the history at Burlesque Hall of Fame, and then get engrossed in the history at ELVIS: The Exhibition.

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Traveling by car from Mammoth Lakes to Las Vegas takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Mammoth Lakes in July: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 47°C and lows are around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car 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 27th (Thu), make a trip to Court of the Patriarchs. On your second day here, take a memorable drive along Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, take in the dramatic natural features at Checkerboard Mesa, and then look for gifts at The Rock Stop.

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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Zion National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in July, expect nights in Zion National Park to be colder, around 17°C, while days are little chillier, around 40°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time 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.

On the 29th (Sat), take in breathtaking views at Agua Canyon, look for gifts at Ruby's Inn, then take in breathtaking views at Ponderosa Canyon, and finally explore the striking landscape at Bryce Amphitheatre.

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You can drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Zion National Park in July; daily highs in Bryce Canyon National Park reach 32°C and lows reach 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Lake Powell.

Lake Powell serves as the playground for the town of Page, drawing nearly three million visitors annually.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Rainbow Bridge National Monument and Rainbow Bridge Trail. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Ticaboo Canyon.

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Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Lake Powell in 6 hours. When traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Lake Powell, with highs around 43°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 26°C. You will leave for Grand Canyon National Park on the 1st (Tue).

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Lipan Point and East Rim Drive. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Navajo Point and Yaki Point. There's lots more to do: get great views at Mohave Point, don't miss a visit to Moran Point, explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and take a memorable drive along Hermit Road.

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Traveling by car from Lake Powell to Grand Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. Traveling from Lake Powell in August, things will get little chillier in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Family-friendly places like Mormon Battalion Historic Site and Moonlight State Beach will thrill your kids. Discover out-of-the-way places like Del Mar City Beach and Windansea Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Museum of Making Music (in Carlsbad) and Encinitas (Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens & Swami's Beach). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Ocean Dog Beach, see some colorful creatures with San Diego Scuba Guide, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Building and Lily Pond, and make a trip to Salk Institute.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to San Diego. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Diego, with lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive 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.

Bring the kids along to Westward Beach and Seal Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Heritage Park and Hollywood Bowl Overlook. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Laguna Beach (1,000 Steps Beach & Victoria Beach), Redondo Beach (in Redondo Beach) and Salt Creek Beach (in Dana Point). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Orange County Coast, stroll the grounds of Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, appreciate the history behind Korean Bell of Friendship, and experience the excitement of Toy Story Midway Mania!.

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Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in August, you will find days in Los Angeles are somewhat warmer (34°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.