15 days in California Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips California trip planner
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Fly
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Los Angeles
— 3 nights
Drive
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San Diego
— 3 nights
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Drive to Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park
— 3 nights
Drive
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San Francisco
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles — 3 nights

City of Angels

Pack the 23rd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 24th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, see a show at Walt Disney Concert Hall, get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles travel route planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Los Angeles is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Los Angeles, you'll gain 12 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in December, expect Los Angeles to be slightly colder, temps between 24°C and 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to San Diego.
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San Diego — 3 nights

America's Finest City

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read San Diego trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in San Diego are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 3 nights

categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Yosemite Valley Chapel, and identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park travel route planner.

Explore your travel options from San Diego to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. In December, Yosemite National Park is colder than San Diego - with highs of 9°C and lows of -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 4 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, get curious at Exploratorium, and take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in December, expect nights in San Francisco to be much hotter, around 8°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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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