7 days in California Itinerary

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.

You've now added SeaWorld San Diego to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): get in on the family fun at SeaWorld San Diego. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Cabrillo National Monument, then take in the views from Coronado Bridge, and then stroll through La Jolla Cove.

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Washington DC to San Diego is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of subway, bus, and flight; or drive. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to San Diego due to the time zone difference. In June, San Diego is a bit cooler than Washington DC - with highs of 73°F and lows of 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.

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 23rd (Sun): get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood. On the next day, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, then contemplate the waterfront views at Santa Monica Bay, and then kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in June: highs in Los Angeles hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

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

On the 25th (Tue), identify plant and animal life at Fort Funston National Park, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, expect San Francisco to be a bit cooler, temps between 71°F and 55°F. On the 26th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.