60 days in California, Hawaii & Washington State Itinerary

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Death Valley National Park
— 3 nights
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Beverly Hills
— 2 nights
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Los Angeles
— 4 nights
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San Diego
— 5 nights
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 6 nights
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San Francisco
— 5 nights
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Healdsburg
— 4 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 7 nights
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Tahoe City
— 4 nights
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Honolulu, Oahu
— 5 nights
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Lahaina, Maui
— 5 nights
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Mount Rainier National Park
— 5 nights
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Olympic National Park
— 2 nights
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Death Valley National Park — 3 nights

Hottest, Driest, Lowest

Death Valley National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at The Devil's Speedway, take in the awesome beauty at Funeral Mountains, cruise along Artist's Drive, and hike along Gower Gulch Loop.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park itinerary planner.

Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Las Vegas in July since evenings lows in Death Valley National Park dip to 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Beverly Hills.
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Beverly Hills — 2 nights

On the 3rd (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay, then see the interesting displays at Paley Center for Media, then browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive, and finally browse the different shops at Rodeo Drive. On the 4th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive, then kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Third Street Promenade.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Beverly Hills online travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Death Valley National Park to Beverly Hills takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and tram; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Death Valley National Park in August: highs in Beverly Hills hover around 76°F, while lows dip to 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 4 nights

City of Angels

Step out of Los Angeles with an excursion to Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim--about 34 minutes away. Pack the 5th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 6th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, get to know the fascinating history of Venice Canals Walkway, make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

For more things to do and other tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles vacation planner.

Los Angeles is very close to Beverly Hills. While traveling from Beverly Hills, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 84°F to lows of 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to San Diego.
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Theme Parks · Museums · Childrens Museums · Parks
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San Diego — 5 nights

America's Finest City

Take a break from San Diego with a short trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, about 32 minutes away. Spend the 11th (Fri) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, enjoy the sand and surf at Black's Beach, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and explore the striking landscape of Cabrillo National Monument.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our San Diego route planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in August: highs in San Diego hover around 78°F, while lows dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 6 nights

A Land of Giants

Change things up with a short trip to The Presidente tree in Three Rivers (about 38 minutes away). There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, take in the dramatic scenery at Roaring River Falls, and explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail.

To see photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park online tour itinerary planner.

Getting from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in August, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are a bit warmer (95°F), and nights are little chillier (63°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 5 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco trip maker.

You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Francisco in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, train, and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, you will find days in San Francisco are much colder (73°F), and nights are about the same (59°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Healdsburg.
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Healdsburg — 4 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Healdsburg: Mendocino Coast (in Mendocino), Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (in Fort Bragg) and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville). There's still lots to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, do a tasting at Alexander Valley Vineyards, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and make a trip to Healdsburg Plaza.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Healdsburg vacation maker site.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Healdsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: highs in Healdsburg hover around 82°F, while lows dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 7 nights

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, don't miss a visit to Half Dome, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip itinerary site.

Explore your travel options from Healdsburg to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Yosemite National Park when traveling from Healdsburg in August, with lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel to Tahoe City.
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Tahoe City — 4 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Tahoe City side-trips: Truckee (Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum & Rainbow Bridge / Donner Summit Bridge).

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Tahoe City trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Tahoe City with the Route module. In September in Tahoe City, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 34°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 5 nights

Big Pineapple

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Honolulu: Haleiwa (Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach Park, &more) and Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Waikiki Beach, explore the galleries of USS Arizona Memorial, see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, and contemplate the long history of Battleship Missouri Memorial.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Honolulu trip simple and quick.

Fly from Tahoe City to Honolulu in 9 hours. Traveling from Tahoe City to Honolulu, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Tahoe City in September: highs in Honolulu hover around 88°F, while lows dip to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can fly to Lahaina.
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Lahaina, Maui — 5 nights

Crown Jewel of Maui

Step out of Lahaina to go to Wailea and see Wailea Beach, which is approximately 46 minutes away. Spend the 15th (Fri) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. The adventure continues: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through Ka'anapali Beach, observe the fascinating underwater world at Maui Ocean Center, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Lahaina online tour planner.

You can fly from Honolulu to Lahaina in 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 74°F. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Mon) before leaving for Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 5 nights

Explore Mount Rainier National Park's surroundings by going to Old McDebbie's Farm (in Spanaway) and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (in Eatonville). Spend the 23rd (Sat) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. The adventure continues: hike along Skyline Trail, admire the sheer force of Christine Falls Viewpoint, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, and appreciate the views at Paradise Valley.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Lahaina to Mount Rainier National Park by flight takes about 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Lahaina to Mount Rainier National Park is 2 hours. Traveling from Lahaina in September, you will find days in Mount Rainier National Park are slightly colder (71°F), and nights are cooler (49°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 2 nights

On the 24th (Sun), take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, kick back and relax at Ruby Beach, and then admire the sheer force of Merriman Falls. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park and then stroll through Hurricane Ridge.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Olympic National Park trip itinerary builder site.

Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in September, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to ride a ferry to Seattle.
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Seattle — 2 nights

Emerald City

Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): stop by Chukar Cherries, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, then don't miss a visit to Space Needle, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally walk around Olympic Sculpture Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and then examine the collection at The Museum of Flight.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Seattle online travel route builder.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Seattle with the Route module. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Olympic National Park in September since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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California travel guide

4.2
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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Hawaii travel guide

4.4
Scuba & Snorkeling · Beaches · Zipline
The Aloha State
An archipelago of hundreds of volcanic islands located in a geological hot spot in the middle of Pacific, Hawaii offers diverse natural scenery and a warm tropical climate. The six major islands open to tourism draw visitors with their sun-drenched public beaches and craggy natural trails. Thanks to their mid-Pacific location, the islands boast a vibrant native culture influenced by both North America and Asia. You can spend your vacation basking in the modern comforts of the big hotels, but to experience the true spirit of these islands, remember that real Hawaiians live outdoors. Encounter nature by surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking, or join a guided tour across the ancient lava flows to the top of Hawaii's rugged volcanic peaks.
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Washington State travel guide

4.3
Art Museums · Observation Decks · Specialty Museums
The Evergreen State
A state with two distinct faces, Washington features a landscape split apart by the Cascade Mountains, separating the damp forested areas to the west from the irrigated farmland to the east. Named after the country's first president, Washington is the second most populous state in the western United States. Nearly 60 percent of its population lives in the Seattle metropolitan area, one of the state's most popular holiday destinations. A land of over 1,000 dams, Washington is a leading producer of products as diverse as wine, lumber, apples, hops, pears, and potatoes. A big contributor to the nation's manufacturing industries, the state also boasts a cosmopolitan culture with plenty of sightseeing opportunities and a selection of small cafes, bars, and restaurants.
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