56 days in United States Itinerary

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Clinton
— 40 nights
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Drive to Will Rogers World Airport, Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, Drive to Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara
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Los Angeles
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San Diego
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Monterey
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Yosemite National Park
— 2 nights
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San Francisco
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Napa
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Clinton — 40 nights

Clinton is a city in Custer and Washita counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Clinton: Fort Cobb State Park (in Fort Cobb), General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum (in Hobart) and Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge (in Indiahoma). There's lots more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Stafford Air & Space Museum, get engrossed in the history at Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, see the interesting displays at Cherokee Strip Museum, and learn about winemaking at Whirlwind Winery.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Clinton road trip website.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Clinton. In December, plan for daily highs up to 49°F, and evening lows to 28°F. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 2 nights

The American Riviera

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.
Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara and then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area. Here are some ideas for day two: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf, get a taste of the local shopping with State Street Underpass, then contemplate the long history of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and finally admire the masterpieces at Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara vacation planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Clinton to Santa Barbara. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Clinton to Santa Barbara. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Clinton in January, with highs in Santa Barbara at 66°F and lows at 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights

City of Angels

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.
Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Disney California Adventure Park.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online trip planner.

You can drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in January, plan for a bit warmer nights in Los Angeles, with lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to San Diego.
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San Diego — 2 nights

America's Finest City

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.
Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Mingei International Museum and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at USS Midway Museum and then let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. January in San Diego sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Monterey.
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Monterey — 2 nights

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard. On your second day here, explore the landscape on two wheels at Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, then admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and then trek along Scenic Road Walkway.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Monterey using our trip planner.

Fly from San Diego to Monterey in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from San Diego in January; daily highs in Monterey reach 62°F and lows reach 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 2 nights

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.
On the 19th (Thu), identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, look for all kinds of wild species at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Badger Pass Ski Area.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park day trip planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Monterey to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Monterey in January, plan for a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 44°F by day to 13°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.
On the 21st (Sat), buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then go for a walk through Fisherman's Wharf. Here are some ideas for day two: walk around Golden Gate Park, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then steep yourself in history at City Lights Booksellers.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in January, you will find days in San Francisco are somewhat warmer (59°F), and nights are warmer (46°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Napa.
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Napa — 3 nights

America's Wine Country

Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.
Dedicate the 23rd (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: stop by Oxbow Public Market, learn about winemaking at Domaine Carneros, and enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

For traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Napa trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from San Francisco to Napa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from San Francisco in January since evenings lows in Napa dip to 37°F.
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United States travel guide

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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.
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California travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Wineries & Vineyards · Beaches
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
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