16 days in West Coast Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, stroll around Mercer Slough Nature Park, and then walk around Kerry Park. On your second day here, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

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Paris, France to Seattle is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to catch the ferry to Olympic National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park and then cruise along Hurricane Ridge. On your second day here, take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, then kick back and relax at Ruby Beach, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Merriman Falls.

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Explore your travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Seattle in August: high temperatures in Olympic National Park hover around 26°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can take a bus to Cannon Beach.

On the 12th (Sat), kick back and relax at Cannon Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Haystack Rock, and then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Cannon Beach. In August, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Newport.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): kick back and relax at Nye Beach, then take a memorable drive along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then visit a coastal fixture at Heceta Head Lighthouse. Here are some ideas for day two: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then stroll through Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, and then identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.

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You can drive from Cannon Beach to Newport in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Cannon Beach, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Newport, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): take a peaceful walk through Muir Woods National Monument, then make a trip to Lombard Street, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island. On your second day here, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, then don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, and then contemplate the waterfront views at San Francisco Bay.

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You can do a combination of car and flight from Newport to San Francisco in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Newport in August: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 26°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail, then delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, and then hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park. On your second day here, Head underground at Boyden Cavern, then get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then explore the striking landscape of Kings Canyon National Park.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, train, and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in August, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are much hotter (41°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Glacier Point and Yosemite Falls. Get in touch with nature at Yosemite, Tunnel View and Bridalveil Fall. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at North Dome, hike along Pohono Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, and stroll through Lembert Dome.

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Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 32°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to fly back home.