58 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, then make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and then don't miss a visit to Hollywood Sign. On your second day here, get in on the family fun at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

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Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 18 hours traveling from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in September; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): stroll around Dinosaur Caves Park, examine the collection at Morro Bay Skateboard Museum, then immerse yourself in nature at Montana de Oro State Park, and finally get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour. Here are some ideas for day two: take a leisurely stroll along Pismo Pier.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to Pismo Beach in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Los Angeles in September since evenings lows in Pismo Beach dip to 16°C. On the 10th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Carmel Valley.

Carmel Valley Village is a census-designated place in Monterey County, California, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Carmel Valley: Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad (in Soledad) and Pinnacles National Park (in Paicines). And it doesn't end there: grab your bike and head to Monterey Bay Recreation Trail, learn about winemaking at Parsonage Winery Tasting Room, and walk around Garland Ranch Regional Park.

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Traveling by car from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Pismo Beach in September, you will find days in Carmel Valley are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Attractions like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Park make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, contemplate the waterfront views at San Francisco Bay, and take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street.

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You can drive from Carmel Valley to San Francisco in 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. On the 16th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Willits.

Willits is a city in Mendocino County, California, United States. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Glass Beach, then admire the majestic nature at MacKerricher State Park, and then take a memorable drive along Mendocino Coast.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Willits takes 2.5 hours. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Willits, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can travel to West Sacramento.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): look for gifts at Larry's Produce and then walk around Lagoon Valley/Pena Adobe Regional Park. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Auburn Joss House Chinese Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town Auburn, stroll around Ashley Dog Park, then pick up some local products at Farmers Market, and finally don't miss a visit to The Barn.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Willits to West Sacramento. Traveling from Willits in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in West Sacramento. On the 21st (Thu), you'll travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

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Explore your travel options from West Sacramento to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. In September in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can drive to Bakersfield.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): meet the residents at California Living Museum (CALM), then experience rural life at Murray Family Farms, The Big Red Barn, and then see the interesting displays at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace.

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Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Bakersfield takes 4 hours. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Bakersfield, with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Fremont Street Experience, Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat, and other attractions you added. Bring the kids along to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and The Strip. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, enjoy breathtaking views from Stratosphere Tower, and take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

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You can drive from Bakersfield to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. September in Las Vegas sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C at night. You will leave for Grand Canyon National Park on the 27th (Wed).

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): get great views at Lookout Studio and then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, around 7°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Jerome.

Jerome is a town in the Black Hills of Yavapai County in the U.S. state of Arizona. Bring the kids along to Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Verde Valley Archaeology Center. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jerome: Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179) (in Village of Oak Creek), Camp Verde (Montezuma Castle National Monument, Hauser and Hauser Farm, &more) and Rimrock (V-Bar-V Heritage Site & Montezuma Well). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Arizona Copper Art Museum, delve into the distant past at Tuzigoot National Monument, view the masterpieces at La Victoria Studio, Tracy Weisel artist, and steep yourself in history at Chief Surgeon's House.

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Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Jerome with the Route module. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September: high temperatures in Jerome hover around 32°C and lows are around 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Tombstone.

Founded in 1877 as a mining camp, Tombstone became one of the most storied towns of the "Wild West." As one of the last frontier boomtowns in the United States, Tombstone prospered between 1880 and 1890, attracting cattle rustlers and outlaws.

Attractions like White Raven Trading Co. and Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of O.K. Corral, contemplate the long history of Historic Gleeson Jail, see the interesting displays at Gunfighter Hall of Fame, and make a trip to Bird Cage Theatre.

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Traveling by flight from Jerome to Tombstone takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Jerome in October, Tombstone is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 15°C. On the 9th (Mon), you'll travel to Yuma.

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You can drive from Tombstone to Yuma in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Tombstone in October, things will get a bit warmer in Yuma: highs are around 39°C and lows about 23°C. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to San Diego.

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.

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You can drive from Yuma to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Yuma to San Diego due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Yuma, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in San Diego, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 20°C. On the 17th (Tue), you'll travel to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Family-friendly places like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will thrill your kids.

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You can drive from San Diego to Anaheim in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in October: highs in Anaheim hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.

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Drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. You'll set off for Kansas City on the 22nd (Sun).

The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect Kansas City to be little chillier, temps between 25°C and 12°C. On the 1st (Wed), you're off to Los Angeles.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): stroll the grounds of Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, then kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, then immerse yourself in nature at Santa Monica State Beach, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Third Street Promenade.

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Traveling by flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Kansas City to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Kansas City in November; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 28°C and lows reach 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.