6 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California trip planner
Start: Montreal
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Los Angeles
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Malibu
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Santa Monica
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Santa Barbara
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San Jose
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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End: Montreal
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Los Angeles — 1 night
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City of Angels
On the 5th (Tue), find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.
To see other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles tour builder tool.
Montreal, Canada to Los Angeles is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Montreal in September: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Malibu.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles tour builder tool.
Montreal, Canada to Los Angeles is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Montreal in September: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Malibu.
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Malibu — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): examine the collection at The Getty Villa and then kick back and relax at Surfrider Beach.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Malibu trip planner.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Malibu in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Malibu, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can go by car to Santa Monica.
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To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Malibu trip planner.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Malibu in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Malibu, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can go by car to Santa Monica.
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Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land
To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Santa Monica vacation planning site.
Santa Monica is just a short distance from Malibu. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 21°C. On the 7th (Thu), you're off to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Monica is just a short distance from Malibu. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 21°C. On the 7th (Thu), you're off to Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara — 1 night
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The American Riviera
Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): admire the striking features of Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Santa Barbara driving holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Monica in September, expect little chillier with lows of 17°C in Santa Barbara. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to San Jose.
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To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Santa Barbara driving holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Monica in September, expect little chillier with lows of 17°C in Santa Barbara. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to San Jose.
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Capital of Silicon Valley
Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Center for Spiritual Enlightenment.
To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our San Jose tour planner.
You can fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in San Jose can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our San Jose tour planner.
You can fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in San Jose can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco holiday app.
You can drive from San Jose to San Francisco in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a subway. When traveling from San Jose in September, plan for little chillier days in San Francisco, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. You'll set off for home on the 10th (Sun).
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You can drive from San Jose to San Francisco in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a subway. When traveling from San Jose in September, plan for little chillier days in San Francisco, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. You'll set off for home on the 10th (Sun).
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California travel guide
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.
