43 days in New York City & California Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. Let the collections at The Morgan Library & Museum and American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog capture your imagination. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Philadelphia (National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, &more), Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt (in Hyde Park) and Reeves-Reed Arboretum (in Summit). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Duke Farms, wander the streets of Dumbo, walk around Grounds For Sculpture, and examine the collection at Ground Zero Museum Workshop.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City online visit planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to New York City is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Dusseldorf in May, New York City is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Santa Rosa.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): do a tasting at Robert Mondavi Winery and then admire the majestic nature at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the historical opulence of Castello di Amorosa and then identify plant and animal life at Safari West.

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You can fly from New York City to Santa Rosa in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Santa Rosa is minus 3 hours. Traveling from New York City in June, Santa Rosa is a bit cooler at night with lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can drive to Big Sur.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, then enjoy the sand and surf at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and then kick back and relax at Pfeiffer State Beach.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Big Sur planner.

You can drive from Santa Rosa to Big Sur in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Santa Rosa in June: highs in Big Sur hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to San Simeon.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): get answers to all your questions at Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and then step into the grandiose world of Hearst Castle.

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You can drive from Big Sur to San Simeon in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Big Sur, expect much warmer days and about the same nights in San Simeon, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Santa Barbara.

Get a sense of the local culture at Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Old Mission Santa Barbara. Take a break from Santa Barbara with a short trip to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, about 1h 20 min away. There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Santa Barbara Zoo, take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from San Simeon to Santa Barbara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from San Simeon, expect colder days and about the same nights in Santa Barbara, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to San Diego.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Coronado Beach and La Jolla Shores Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Mission San Juan Capistrano and Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Change things up with a short trip to Dolphin & Whale Watching in Dana Point (about 1h 10 min away). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Point Loma, take in nature's colorful creations at Balboa Park, kick back and relax at Pacific Beach, and step off the mainland to explore Coronado Island.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read San Diego online road trip planner.

You can fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in June, plan for a bit warmer nights in San Diego, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree and then explore the stunning scenery at Kings Canyon National Park. On your second day here, delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest and then take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.

Fly from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in June, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are much hotter (40°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): surround yourself with nature on Crossroads Tours & Limo and then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, and finally admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park road trip planning app.

Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June: high temperatures in Yosemite National Park hover around 30°C and lows are around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.

On the 23rd (Fri), don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then admire all the interesting features of Artist's Drive, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally get great views at Dante's View.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Death Valley National Park, with highs around 43°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can fly back home.