50 days in California Itinerary

When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. Pack the 30th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 1st (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, explore the landscape on two wheels at South Bay Bicycle Trail, kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, and look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles holiday planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 18 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Brisbane in September, with highs in Los Angeles at 34°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to San Diego.

When in San Diego, make a side trip to see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, approximately Encinitas away. Spend the 7th (Sat) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, stroll around La Jolla Cove, explore the striking landscape of Cabrillo National Monument, and examine the collection at Maritime Museum of San Diego.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip builder site.

You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in San Diego are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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: surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, hike along Redwood Canyon Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, and delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park vacation planning website.

Traveling by flight from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from San Diego in October since evenings lows in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

On the 19th (Thu), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, make a trip to Olmsted Point, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, and stroll through Lembert Dome.

For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to South Lake Tahoe.

Explore South Lake Tahoe's surroundings by going to Tahoe City (Truckee River Bike Trail & Hellman-Ehrman Mansion) and Olympic Valley (Five Lakes Creek Trailhead & Matt Heron Fly Fishing). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Van Sickle Bi-State Park, contemplate the long history of Tallac Historic Site, explore the historical opulence of Vikingsholm, and indulge your taste buds at Wine Tours From Tahoe.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our South Lake Tahoe trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to South Lake Tahoe. In October, daily temperatures in South Lake Tahoe can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Monterey.

Venture out of the city with trips to Old Coast Road (in Big Sur) and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (in Felton).

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Monterey trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from South Lake Tahoe to Monterey in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from South Lake Tahoe in October, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Monterey: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Napa.

Change things up with these side-trips from Napa: Schramsberg Vineyards (in Calistoga) and St. Helena (Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, Pride Mountain Vineyards, &more). Dedicate the 1st (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: walk around Sonoma Plaza, stop by Oxbow Public Market, and learn about winemaking at Frog's Leap Winery.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Napa trip itinerary builder tool.

Fly from Monterey to Napa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Monterey, expect somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Napa, ranging from highs of 29°C to lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to drive to Healdsburg.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Healdsburg: Huge Bear at The Bank Tasting Room (in Calistoga), Sonoma Coast State Beach (in Bodega Bay) and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area and learn about winemaking at Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Healdsburg online travel planner.

You can drive from Napa to Healdsburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. November in Healdsburg sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco planner.

Drive from Healdsburg to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Healdsburg in November since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 12°C. On the 16th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.