6 days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Zephyr Cove & San Francisco Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree, and then take in breathtaking views at Kings Canyon National Park.

For more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park journey planner.

Los Angeles to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Zephyr Cove.

Zephyr Cove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take in the waterfront activity at Round Hill Pines Beach and Marina, relax and rejuvenate at Lake Tahoe Yoga, then take a pleasant ride with Zephyr Cove Stables, and finally glide through the air with Lake Tahoe Cruises. On the 5th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society, then immerse yourself in nature at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, then kick back and relax at Sand Harbor, and finally hike along Tahoe Meadows Trail.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Zephyr Cove trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Zephyr Cove. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in September, expect nights in Zephyr Cove to be cooler, around 39°F, while days are slightly colder, around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take in the pleasant sights at Fisherman's Wharf.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Zephyr Cove to San Francisco in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Zephyr Cove in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 58°F in San Francisco. On the 7th (Mon), you'll travel back home.