11 days in California Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips California sightseeing planner
Start: Kalamazoo
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San Francisco
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Sonoma
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Mill Valley
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Point Reyes National Seashore
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End: Kalamazoo
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, stroll around Crissy Field, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.
To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip itinerary builder site.
Kalamazoo to San Francisco is an approximately 33-hour car ride. Traveling from Kalamazoo to San Francisco, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kalamazoo in June, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit cooler (71°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Sonoma.
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Sonoma — 3 nights
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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.Explore Sonoma's surroundings by going to Round Pond Estate (in Rutherford) and Italics Winegrowers (in Napa). Dedicate the 29th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: walk around Sonoma Plaza, admire the majestic nature at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, stop by Oxbow Public Market, and admire the architecture and history at Mission San Francisco Solano.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Sonoma day trip planning app.
You can drive from San Francisco to Sonoma in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of subway and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in June: highs in Sonoma hover around 78°F, while lows dip to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Mill Valley.
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Mill Valley — 1 night
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Mill Valley is a city in Marin County, California, United States, located about 14mi north of San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. On the 2nd (Sun), delve into the lush surroundings at Muir Woods National Monument, take in the dramatic scenery at Cataract Falls, and then immerse yourself in nature at Marin Headlands.
To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Mill Valley travel planning website.
Traveling by car from Sonoma to Mill Valley takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In July in Mill Valley, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Point Reyes National Seashore.
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To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Mill Valley travel planning website.
Traveling by car from Sonoma to Mill Valley takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In July in Mill Valley, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Point Reyes National Seashore — 1 night
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On the 3rd (Mon), stroll through Point Reyes Hiking Trails, enjoy the sea views from Point Reyes Lighthouse, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Russian River.
To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Point Reyes National Seashore journey planner.
Drive from Mill Valley to Point Reyes National Seashore in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Point Reyes National Seashore are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Tue).
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To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Point Reyes National Seashore journey planner.
Drive from Mill Valley to Point Reyes National Seashore in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Point Reyes National Seashore are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Tue).
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California travel guide
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.
