8 days in Pacific Grove, Mariposa & Yosemite National Park Itinerary

Pacific Grove is a coastal city in Monterey County, California in the United States. You've added Carmel Plaza, Scenic Road Walkway, San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission, and other attractions to your itinerary. There's much more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Monterey Bay Aquarium, take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive, immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard.

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Pittsburgh to Pacific Grove is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. October in Pacific Grove sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Mariposa.

Set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mariposa prides itself on its friendly small-town feel and Old West heritage.

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Traveling by car from Pacific Grove to Mariposa takes 3 hours. When traveling from Pacific Grove in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Mariposa: temperatures range from 81°F by day to 50°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Wed) before leaving for Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, Taft Point, and other attractions. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Mariposa Grove, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and explore the striking landscape at El Capitan.

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Getting from Mariposa to Yosemite National Park by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mariposa in October: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 66°F, while lows dip to 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.