16 days in California Itinerary

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Discover out-of-the-way places like Point Lobos and Carmel River State Beach. Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard and Wyland Gallery Carmel are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Monterey: Big Sur (McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, &more). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, kick back and relax at Asilomar State Beach, stop by Old Fisherman's Wharf, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Lviv, Ukraine to Monterey is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -10 hour difference. Traveling from Lviv in November, expect Monterey to be a bit warmer, temps between 21°C and 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

On the 9th (Wed), look for gifts at Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Piedras Blancas, then explore the historical opulence of Hearst Castle, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Elephant Seal Vista Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the majestic nature at San Simeon State Park and then take in the dramatic natural features at Jade Cove.

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Traveling by car from Monterey to San Simeon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Monterey in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in San Simeon, with lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Palm Springs.

Get some historical perspective at Indian Canyons and Sunnylands Center & Gardens. Step out of the city life by going to Off-Road Tours and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

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Getting from San Simeon to Palm Springs by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and train. In November, Palm Springs is a bit warmer than San Simeon - with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to fly to Death Valley National Park.

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

On the 14th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then cruise along Artist's Drive, and finally explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point.

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Drive from Palm Springs to Death Valley National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Palm Springs in November; daily highs in Death Valley National Park reach 22°C and lows reach 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): hike along Mariposa Grove, take in the dramatic scenery at Bridalveil Fall, admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point.

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Explore your travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in November, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be colder, around -8°C, while days are little chillier, around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Castello di Amorosa and Grace Cathedral. Get some cultural insight at California State Railroad Museum and California State Capitol Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Mumm Napa (in Rutherford), Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville) and Charles M. Schulz Museum (in Santa Rosa). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Walt Disney Family Museum, have fun and explore at Museum of 3D Illusions, explore the world behind art at Legion of Honor, and enjoy breathtaking views from Coit Tower.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in San Francisco, with highs around 20°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can fly back home.