10 days in California Itinerary

Mill Valley is a city in Marin County, California, United States, located about 14mi north of San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): take a peaceful walk through Muir Woods National Monument, then kick back and relax at Stinson Beach, and then immerse yourself in nature at Marin Headlands.

To find traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Mill Valley trip planner.

Kalamazoo to Mill Valley is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Kalamazoo in June, plan for little chillier nights in Mill Valley, with lows around 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Point Reyes National Seashore.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Point Reyes National Seashore online route planner.

Traveling by car from Mill Valley to Point Reyes National Seashore takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Point Reyes National Seashore can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. You will leave for Sonoma on the 29th (Thu).

Set in the heart of one of the United States' most esteemed wine-producing regions, just 45 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma boasts colonial Mexican architecture, including a mission.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): immerse yourself in nature at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, then view the masterpieces at Lisa Kristine Gallery Sonoma, and then stroll through Sonoma Plaza. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the pleasant sights at Riverfront Promenade, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, then get in on the family fun at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and finally stop by Oxbow Public Market.

To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Sonoma driving holiday tool.

Drive from Point Reyes National Seashore to Sonoma in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Sonoma, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.

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

Attractions like Golden Gate Bridge and Exploratorium make great kid-friendly stops. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs, browse the eclectic array of goods at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, and see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco day trip planning website.

You can drive from Sonoma to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and subway; or take a bus. While traveling from Sonoma, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 57°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Wed) before leaving for home.