13 days in California Itinerary

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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights

Kids will enjoy Glacier Point and Tuolumne Meadows. Next up on the itinerary: explore and take pictures at Tioga Pass, take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, trek along North Dome, and contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip website.

Venice, Italy to Yosemite National Park is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Venice to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Venice in August, Yosemite National Park is much colder at night with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 4 nights

City by the Bay

Family-friendly places like Alcatraz Island and Exploratorium will thrill your kids. Take a break from San Francisco with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, about 52 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, get curious at California Academy of Sciences, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and take a stroll through Chinatown.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read San Francisco day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 nights

City of Angels

Family-friendly places like Disneyland Park and Santa Monica Pier will thrill your kids. Pack the 25th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Los Angeles sightseeing website.

Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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California travel guide

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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.
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