60 days in California Itinerary

Family-friendly places like Point Lobos and Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Carmel: Capitola Historical Museum (in Capitola) and Elkhorn Slough Safari (in Moss Landing).

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Carmel vacation planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Carmel is an approximately 19-hour flight. Traveling from Bangkok to Carmel, you'll gain 15 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bangkok in April, expect Carmel to be cooler, temps between 20°C and 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Cambria.

Attractions like Stepladder Ranch & Creamery and Moonstone Beach Dr make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Cambria's surroundings by going to Camp Roberts Historical Museum (in San Miguel) and Hearst Castle (in San Simeon).

To see maps and tourist information, use the Cambria trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Carmel to Cambria takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Carmel in May, you will find days in Cambria are a bit warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (10°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.

Attractions like Santa Barbara Zoo and Old Mission Santa Barbara make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Barbara: Spas (in Ojai), Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail (in Avila Beach) and Carrizo Plain National Monument (in Maricopa). Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Stearns Wharf, engage your brain at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, don't miss a visit to Chaucer's Bookstore, and admire the natural beauty at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Santa Barbara tour planner.

Drive from Cambria to Santa Barbara in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Cambria in May, plan for slightly colder days in Santa Barbara, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Beverly Hills.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Santa Monica Pier and Bergamot Station. Step out of Beverly Hills to go to Malibu and see The Getty Villa, which is approximately 30 minutes away.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Beverly Hills journey app.

Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Beverly Hills takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in May, Beverly Hills is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Anaheim.

Bring the kids along to Disneyland Park and Grizzly River Run. When in Anaheim, make a side trip to see Huntington Beach Art Center in Huntington Beach, approximately Huntington Beach away. Have a day of magic on the 18th (Thu) at Disney California Adventure Park. Pack the 20th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Adventure City. There's much more to do: make a trip to Downtown Disney District, catch some excitement at World of Color, find something for the whole family at Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, and discover the magic at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Anaheim travel planning website.

Drive from Beverly Hills to Anaheim in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of tram and train; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Beverly Hills in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Anaheim: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to San Diego.

Kids will enjoy San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to LEGOLAND California (in Carlsbad) and Encinitas (Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens & Swami's Beach). Spend the 26th (Fri) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's still lots to do: let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, see the interesting displays at Mingei International Museum, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, and stroll through Children's Pool.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read San Diego vacation builder app.

Traveling by car from Anaheim to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Anaheim, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in San Diego, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kids will enjoy Giant Forest and General Sherman Tree. Venture out of the city with trips to Death Valley National Park (Teakettle Junction & The Racetrack), Sequoia National Park (in Visalia) and The Senate (in Three Rivers). The adventure continues: hike along Big Baldy, explore and take pictures at Generals Hwy, don't miss a visit to Tunnel Rock, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Big Trees Trail.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip itinerary builder website.

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. When traveling from San Diego in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, with highs around 34°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Half Dome and Yosemite Valley Loop Trail. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Mariposa Grove, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, look for all kinds of wild species at McGurk Meadow, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cathedral Range.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park online trip builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June: high temperatures in Yosemite National Park hover around 30°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel to San Francisco.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, get curious at Exploratorium, and take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for little chillier days in San Francisco, with highs around 25°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.