47 days in California Itinerary

USS Midway Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego will appeal to museum buffs. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Coronado Beach and Children's Pool. Step out of San Diego to go to Encinitas and see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which is approximately 32 minutes away. Spend the 16th (Sat) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some photo ops at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, look for all kinds of wild species at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, step off the mainland to explore Coronado Island, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the San Diego itinerary planner.

Guatemala City, Guatemala to San Diego is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and tram. Traveling from Guatemala City to San Diego, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in San Diego when traveling from Guatemala City in September, with lows around 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Monterey.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Monterey Bay and Asilomar State Beach. You'll explore and learn at Carmel Mission and Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Monterey: Big Sur (McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, &more), Santa Cruz (West Cliff Drive & Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk) and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (in Felton).

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Monterey trip itinerary builder.

Fly from San Diego to Monterey in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from San Diego in September: high temperatures in Monterey hover around 26°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can fly to San Francisco.

Get some historical perspective at Alcatraz Island and Grace Cathedral. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. Venture out of the city with trips to Sacramento (Old Sacramento & California State Railroad Museum) and Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at San Francisco Bay, stroll around Presidio of San Francisco, get curious at Exploratorium, and take a stroll through Union Square.

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Traveling by car from Monterey to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In September in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to fly to Death Valley National Park.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin. The adventure continues: get great views at Dante's View, make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, hike along Red Pass, and contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works.

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Getting from San Francisco to Death Valley National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in October, expect nights in Death Valley National Park to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Bring the kids along to Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome. Get some historical perspective at Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. On the 15th (Sun), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. There's lots more to do: take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, take in the dramatic scenery at Bridalveil Fall, trek along Tuolumne Meadows, and stroll through Lembert Dome.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from Death Valley National Park, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like General Sherman Tree and Giant Forest. Attractions like Moro Rock Trail and Sequoia Sightseeing Tours make great kid-friendly stops. When in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, make a side trip to see The Presidente tree in Three Rivers, approximately Three Rivers away. There's much more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kings Canyon National Park, hike along Mt. Whitney, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, and take in the dramatic scenery at Roaring River Falls.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, with highs around 32°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Get a sense of the local culture at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Madame Tussauds Hollywood will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation (in Beverly Hills), Santa Barbara (Old Mission Santa Barbara & Santa Barbara Zoo) and Disney California Adventure Park (in Anaheim). Pack the 28th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Los Angeles when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in October, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.