13 days in California Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips California holiday builder
Start: Copenhagen
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San Francisco
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Santa Cruz
— 3 nights
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Monterey
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Solvang
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Los Angeles
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End: San Diego
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, make a trip to Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround, and see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum.
To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip maker tool.
Copenhagen, Denmark to San Francisco is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 9 hours. In July, daytime highs in San Francisco are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Santa Cruz.
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To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip maker tool.
Copenhagen, Denmark to San Francisco is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 9 hours. In July, daytime highs in San Francisco are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz — 3 nights
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On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Santa Cruz travel planning tool.
You can drive from San Francisco to Santa Cruz in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Monterey.
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You can drive from San Francisco to Santa Cruz in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Wed), observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then get up close to creatures of the deep with Princess Monterey Whale Watching, and then explore and take pictures at 17-Mile Drive. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Bixby Bridge, enjoy the sea views from Point Sur State Historic Park, then admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, and finally get great views at Rocky Creek Bridge.
To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Monterey itinerary planner.
Drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Solvang.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Monterey itinerary planner.
Drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Solvang.
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Solvang — 1 night
To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Solvang day trip planning website.
You can drive from Monterey to Solvang in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Monterey in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Solvang, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 14°C. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Los Angeles.
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You can drive from Monterey to Solvang in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Monterey in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Solvang, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 14°C. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 4 nights
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City of Angels
Los Angeles is known for museums, theme parks, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, shop like a local with Two Rodeo Drive, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hollyridge Trail, and admire the landmark architecture of Spadena House.
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Los Angeles road trip website.
You can drive from Solvang to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Solvang in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Los Angeles. On the 13th (Wed), you're off to home.
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To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Los Angeles road trip website.
You can drive from Solvang to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Solvang in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Los Angeles. On the 13th (Wed), you're off to home.
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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.
