40 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary maker
Start: Munich
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San Diego
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Carlsbad
— 1 night
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Palm Springs
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Lake Havasu City
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Oatman
— 1 night
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Las Vegas
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 1 night
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Tusayan
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Page
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Monument Valley
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Arches National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Zion National Park
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Death Valley National Park
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
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Bakersfield
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Los Angeles
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Malibu
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Santa Barbara
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San Francisco
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Yosemite National Park
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Sacramento
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Olympic Valley
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Reno
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Shasta Lake
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Pistol River
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Portland
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Seattle
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San Diego — 3 nights
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America's Finest City
San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, pause for some photo ops at The Unconditional Surrender, examine the collection at Mingei International Museum, and stroll around La Jolla Cove.
To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the San Diego day trip site.
Munich, Germany to San Diego is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Munich in March: highs in San Diego hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Carlsbad.
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Munich, Germany to San Diego is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Munich in March: highs in San Diego hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Carlsbad.
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Carlsbad — 1 night
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Village by the Sea
On the 3rd (Mon), admire the natural beauty at Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, enjoy the sand and surf at South Carlsbad State Beach, then admire the natural beauty at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, and finally take a stroll through Carlsbad Village.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Carlsbad journey planner.
You can drive from San Diego to Carlsbad in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Carlsbad when traveling from San Diego in April, with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Palm Springs.
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To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Carlsbad journey planner.
You can drive from San Diego to Carlsbad in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Carlsbad when traveling from San Diego in April, with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 1 night
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On the 4th (Tue), get a taste of the local shopping with VillageFest, explore the stunning scenery at Tahquitz Canyon, then see Off-Road Tours, and finally pause for some photo ops at Desert Holocaust Memorial.
For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Palm Springs trip itinerary maker site.
Drive from Carlsbad to Palm Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Carlsbad in April, things will get a bit warmer in Palm Springs: highs are around 37°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Havasu City.
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For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Palm Springs trip itinerary maker site.
Drive from Carlsbad to Palm Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Carlsbad in April, things will get a bit warmer in Palm Springs: highs are around 37°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Havasu City.
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Lake Havasu City — 1 night
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On the 5th (Wed), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Havasu, make a trip to London Bridge, and then walk around London Bridge Beach.
For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Lake Havasu City trip planner.
Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Lake Havasu City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In April in Lake Havasu City, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Oatman.
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For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Lake Havasu City trip planner.
Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Lake Havasu City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In April in Lake Havasu City, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Oatman.
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Oatman — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Cool Springs Station, admire all the interesting features of Sitgreaves Pass, then make a trip to Oatman Gift Shack, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Oatman Ghost Town.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Oatman online trip maker.
You can drive from Lake Havasu City to Oatman in 1.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Lake Havasu City to Oatman is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in April, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Las Vegas.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Oatman online trip maker.
You can drive from Lake Havasu City to Oatman in 1.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Lake Havasu City to Oatman is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in April, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 1 night
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Sin City
Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.
To find ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Las Vegas tour itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Oatman to Las Vegas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Oatman to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Oatman in April, you will find days in Las Vegas are a bit cooler (31°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To find ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Las Vegas tour itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Oatman to Las Vegas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Oatman to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Oatman in April, you will find days in Las Vegas are a bit cooler (31°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 1 night
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On the 8th (Sat), trek along Bright Angel Trail.
For maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. When traveling from Las Vegas in April, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 19°C by day to -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Tusayan.
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For maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. When traveling from Las Vegas in April, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 19°C by day to -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Tusayan.
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Tusayan — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): trek along Hermit Trail, stop by Tusayan General Store, and then see Off-Road Tours.
To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Tusayan attractions planner.
Tusayan is very close to Grand Canyon National Park. In April, daily temperatures in Tusayan can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Page.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Tusayan attractions planner.
Tusayan is very close to Grand Canyon National Park. In April, daily temperatures in Tusayan can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Page.
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Page — 1 night
Center of Canyon Country
Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Horseshoe Bend, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
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Drive from Tusayan to Page in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. When traveling from Tusayan in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Page, with highs around 26°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Monument Valley.
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Drive from Tusayan to Page in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. When traveling from Tusayan in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Page, with highs around 26°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): see Off-Road Tours and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.
To find where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Monument Valley vacation planning app.
Getting from Page to Monument Valley by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Page in April; daily highs in Monument Valley reach 22°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Arches National Park.
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To find where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Monument Valley vacation planning app.
Getting from Page to Monument Valley by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Page in April; daily highs in Monument Valley reach 22°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Arches National Park.
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Arches National Park — 1 night
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A Red Rock Wonderland
On the 12th (Wed), trek along Windows, take in the dramatic natural features at Double Arch, then make a trip to Wolfe Ranch, and finally trek along Landscape Arch.
To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Arches National Park trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Monument Valley to Arches National Park in 3.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Arches National Park can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Arches National Park trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Monument Valley to Arches National Park in 3.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Arches National Park can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 1 night
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On the 13th (Thu), shop like a local with Ruby's Inn, then enjoy breathtaking views from Bryce Point, then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, and finally hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.
For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park online attractions planner.
Drive from Arches National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Arches National Park in April; daily highs in Bryce Canyon National Park reach 15°C and lows reach -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park online attractions planner.
Drive from Arches National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Arches National Park in April; daily highs in Bryce Canyon National Park reach 15°C and lows reach -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park.
To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Zion National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, Zion National Park is a bit warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to Death Valley National Park.
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To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Zion National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, Zion National Park is a bit warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then cruise along Artist's Drive, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally take in breathtaking views at Golden Canyon.
For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Death Valley National Park journey app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zion National Park to Death Valley National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zion National Park to Death Valley National Park due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Zion National Park in April, with highs in Death Valley National Park at 29°C and lows at 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Death Valley National Park journey app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zion National Park to Death Valley National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zion National Park to Death Valley National Park due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Zion National Park in April, with highs in Death Valley National Park at 29°C and lows at 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 1 night
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A Land of Giants
On the 16th (Sun), contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree and then take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest.
To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park vacation maker app.
Drive from Death Valley National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bakersfield.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park vacation maker app.
Drive from Death Valley National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): stroll around Hart Memorial Park, experience rural life at Murray Family Farms, The Big Red Barn, and then stop by California Fruit Depot.
To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Bakersfield trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Bakersfield takes 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.
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To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Bakersfield trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Bakersfield takes 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 1 night
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City of Angels
Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.
To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Bakersfield to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Malibu.
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To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Bakersfield to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Malibu.
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Malibu — 1 night
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On the 19th (Wed), see the interesting displays at The Getty Villa, kick back and relax at El Matador State Beach, and then stroll through Zuma Beach.
For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Malibu itinerary planning app.
Getting from Los Angeles to Malibu by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Los Angeles in April: highs in Malibu hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Malibu itinerary planning app.
Getting from Los Angeles to Malibu by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Los Angeles in April: highs in Malibu hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night
The American Riviera
Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.
For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Santa Barbara road trip site.
Traveling by car from Malibu to Santa Barbara takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Malibu in April, Santa Barbara is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.
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For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Santa Barbara road trip site.
Traveling by car from Malibu to Santa Barbara takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Malibu in April, Santa Barbara is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, engage your brain at Exploratorium, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and admire the landmark architecture of San Francisco City Hall.
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco online attractions planner.
Getting from Santa Barbara to San Francisco by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco online attractions planner.
Getting from Santa Barbara to San Francisco by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and then explore the striking landscape at Half Dome.
For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 17°C by day to -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Sacramento.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 17°C by day to -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Sacramento.
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Sacramento — 1 night
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River City
On the 25th (Tue), grab your bike and head to American River Bicycle Trail and then examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum. Keep things going the next day: meet the residents at Sacramento Zoo, then admire the natural beauty at Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven, then admire the striking features of Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, and finally ponder the world of politics at Capitol Park.
To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Sacramento trip website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sacramento. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Sacramento, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Olympic Valley.
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To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Sacramento trip website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sacramento. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Sacramento, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Olympic Valley.
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Olympic Valley — 1 night
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On the 27th (Thu), pick up some new knowledge with Palisades Tahoe.
To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Olympic Valley vacation planner.
Drive from Sacramento to Olympic Valley in 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sacramento in April: highs in Olympic Valley hover around 15°C, while lows dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Reno.
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To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Olympic Valley vacation planner.
Drive from Sacramento to Olympic Valley in 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sacramento in April: highs in Olympic Valley hover around 15°C, while lows dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Reno.
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Reno — 1 night
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Biggest Little City in the World
On the 27th (Thu), look for gifts at Dorinda's Chocolates.
For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Reno trip maker tool.
Getting from Olympic Valley to Reno by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Traveling from Olympic Valley in April, expect Reno to be a bit warmer, temps between 22°C and 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Shasta Lake.
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For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Reno trip maker tool.
Getting from Olympic Valley to Reno by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Traveling from Olympic Valley in April, expect Reno to be a bit warmer, temps between 22°C and 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Shasta Lake.
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Shasta Lake — 1 night
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On the 29th (Sat), admire the engineering at Shasta Dam, then Head underground at Lake Shasta Caverns, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Shasta Lake.
For ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Shasta Lake attractions planner.
Getting from Reno to Shasta Lake by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Reno in April, expect Shasta Lake to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Pistol River.
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For ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Shasta Lake attractions planner.
Getting from Reno to Shasta Lake by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Reno in April, expect Shasta Lake to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Pistol River.
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Pistol River — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): kick back and relax at Myers Creek Beach and then immerse yourself in nature at Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor.
For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Pistol River trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Shasta Lake to Pistol River. In April, Pistol River is little chillier than Shasta Lake - with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. You'll set off for Portland on the 1st (Mon).
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For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Pistol River trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Shasta Lake to Pistol River. In April, Pistol River is little chillier than Shasta Lake - with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. You'll set off for Portland on the 1st (Mon).
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Portland — 3 nights
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City of Roses
Venture out of the city with trips to Schreiner's Iris Gardens (in Salem) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil). There's still lots to do: look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, take in nature's colorful creations at Hoyt Arboretum, walk around South Park Blocks, and admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion.
To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Portland journey site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Pistol River to Portland. Traveling from Pistol River in May, you will find days in Portland are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.
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To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Portland journey site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Pistol River to Portland. Traveling from Pistol River in May, you will find days in Portland are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.
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Seattle — 3 nights
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Emerald City
Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Pike Place Market, stroll around Olympic Sculpture Park, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Woodland Park Zoo.
To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle trip itinerary maker app.
Fly from Portland to Seattle in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Seattle are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle trip itinerary maker app.
Fly from Portland to Seattle in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Seattle are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch 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.
