57 days in California Itinerary

You'll get in some beach time at Crystal Cove and Newport Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Heisler Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Venture out of the city with trips to Dana Point (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Dana Point Harbor), Huntington Beach Pier (in Huntington Beach) and Balboa Island (in Newport Beach). There's lots more to do: make a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, get a taste of the local shopping with The Grove, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Venice Canals Walkway.

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Manchester, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Manchester to Los Angeles. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in April, with highs in Los Angeles at 28°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Palm Springs.

Explore hidden gems such as Joshua Tree National Park and Tahquitz Canyon. Take a break from the city and head to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Indian Canyons. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Palm Springs: Palm Desert (El Paseo Shopping District & The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens), Wilson Creek Winery (in Temecula) and Slot Canyon (in Borrego Springs).

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in April, you will find days in Palm Springs are somewhat warmer (37°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to San Diego.

Visit Coronado Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach for some beach relaxation. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch and Pacific Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Diego: Temecula (Wine Tours & Tastings & Old Town Temecula), Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine) and Carlsbad Village (in Carlsbad). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Mormon Battalion Historic Site, get to know the fascinating history of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Building and Lily Pond, and visit Little Italy.

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You can drive from Palm Springs to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Palm Springs in April: highs in San Diego hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Santa Barbara.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Monarch Butterfly Grove and Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat. Visit Pirate's Cove Beach and Leadbetter Beach for some beach relaxation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Barbara: Bridlewood Estate Winery (in Santa Ynez), Ostrich Land (in Buellton) and Goleta (Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach, &more). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor, explore by horseback at Pacific Dunes Ranch Riding Stables, Head underground at Salt Cave, and enjoy the sand and surf at Miramar Beach.

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Traveling by flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from San Diego in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Santa Barbara, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Napa.

Escape the urban bustle at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve and Balloon Rides. Discover out-of-the-way places like Gracianna Winery and Spas. Explore Napa's surroundings by going to Safari West (in Santa Rosa) and Gary Farrell Winery (in Healdsburg). Dedicate the 9th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. It doesn't end there: do a tasting at Domaine Carneros.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Barbara to Napa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. In May in Napa, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive to San Francisco.

Escape the urban bustle at Marin Headlands and San Francisco Bay. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at San Francisco Botanical Garden and Point Reyes Lighthouse. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Francisco: Sacramento (California State Railroad Museum & Old Sacramento) and Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley). Dedicate the 11th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: stroll around Presidio of San Francisco, take a leisurely stroll along Pier 27, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, and get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

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Drive from Napa to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Napa in May, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Monterey.

Escape the urban bustle at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail. Discover out-of-the-way places like Asilomar State Beach and Piedras Blancas. Venture out of the city with trips to San Simeon (Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center & Elephant Seal Vista Point) and Big Sur (McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, &more).

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Drive from San Francisco to Monterey in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Tioga Pass and Pohono Bridge. Get outdoors at Sentinel Dome and Cooks Meadow Loop. Change things up with these side-trips from Yosemite National Park: Dodge Ridge (in Pinecrest), El Portal Market (in El Portal) and Lewis Creek Trail (in Fish Camp). There's still lots to do: take some stellar pictures from Valley View, take in the awesome beauty at Sierra Nevada, surround yourself with nature on Crossroads Tours & Limo, and admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Monterey to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Monterey in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, explore and take pictures at Artist's Drive, then take in breathtaking views at Golden Canyon, and finally explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Fri): take some stellar pictures from Father Crowley Vista Point, then take in the awesome beauty at Funeral Mountains, then take some stellar pictures from Dante's View, and finally take in breathtaking views at Twenty Mule Team Canyon.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, expect nights in Death Valley National Park to be much warmer, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 33°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.