15 days in West Coast Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, and then look and learn at Griffith Observatory. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.

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London, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Los Angeles is minus 8 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from London in September; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): make a trip to Old Mission Santa Barbara, then get engrossed in the history at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, expect Santa Barbara to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): contemplate the long history of Price Anniversary House - Price Historical Park, admire the majestic nature at Montana de Oro State Park, and then awaken your taste buds at Central Coast Food and Wine Tours.

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Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in October, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. On the 3rd (Tue), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Monterey Bay Aquarium, admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and then stroll through Carmel Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Elkhorn Slough Safari, stop by Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Asilomar State Beach.

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You can drive from Pismo Beach to Monterey in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Pismo Beach in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Monterey: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Half Dome, make a trip to Olmsted Point, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, and take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Monterey to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Monterey in October, Yosemite National Park is much colder at night with lows of -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, go for a walk through Lombard Street, then steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, and finally walk around Golden Gate Park.

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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 October, expect nights in San Francisco to be warmer, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then take a stroll through Pike Place Market, and finally stroll through Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, then examine the collection at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, and finally look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in October; daily highs in Seattle reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.