12 days in United States Itinerary

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport and San Bernardino International Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You will leave for Palm Springs on the 22nd (Sat).

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You can drive from Anaheim to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Anaheim in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Palm Springs, with highs around 37°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. On the 22nd (Sat), you're off to Joshua Tree.

Joshua Tree is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Joshua Tree trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree in an hour. Traveling from Palm Springs in April, things will get little chillier in Joshua Tree: highs are around 32°C and lows about 15°C. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll travel to Kingman.

Kingman is a city in and the county seat of Mohave County, Arizona, United States. To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Kingman road trip tool.

Drive from Joshua Tree to Kingman in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Joshua Tree in April, things will get a bit cooler in Kingman: highs are around 28°C and lows about 7°C. You will leave for Grand Canyon National Park on the 23rd (Sun).

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 23rd (Sun), get to know the fascinating history of Bright Angel Point, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, then take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, and finally see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along South Kaibab Trail, then see Off-Road Tours, then admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and finally steep yourself in history at Hermit's Rest.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kingman to Grand Canyon National Park. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Kingman in April, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 19°C and lows at -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at The Mob Museum, explore the world behind art at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, and then get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas with the Route module. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 31°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Las Vegas in April since evenings lows in Death Valley National Park dip to 11°C. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): get great views at Eleven53 Interpretive Center and then hit the slopes at Mammoth Mountain.

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You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Mammoth Lakes in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in April, expect nights in Mammoth Lakes to be much colder, around -2°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to take a bus to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): explore the activities along Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall.

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Traveling by bus from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April in Yosemite National Park, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and -2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

On the 29th (Sat), get curious at Exploratorium and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, then steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to drive to Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Santa Cruz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. You'll set off for Monterey on the 1st (Mon).

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.

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Getting from Santa Cruz to Monterey by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Big Sur.

A sparsely populated area with stunning views, Big Sur attracts artists and tourists traveling California’s scenic Highway 1.

On the 1st (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at Pfeiffer State Beach.

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Traveling by car from Monterey to Big Sur takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Big Sur are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

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Drive from Big Sur to Santa Barbara in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. While traveling from Big Sur, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Santa Barbara, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 13°C. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll travel to Malibu.

Malibu is a beach city in Los Angeles County, California, situated 30mi west of Downtown Los Angeles. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): kick back and relax at Carbon Beach, kick back and relax at El Matador State Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Zuma Beach.

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You can drive from Santa Barbara to Malibu in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in May, Malibu is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive back home.