17 days in California Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips California trip itinerary builder
Start: Deer Lake
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San Diego
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Anaheim
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Los Angeles
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End: Deer Lake
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San Diego — 4 nights
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America's Finest City
Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.Family-friendly places like San Diego Zoo and LEGOLAND California will thrill your kids. Take a break from San Diego with a short trip to San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, about 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park, get some fabulous bargains at Las Americas Premium Outlets, and see a show at Old Globe Theatre.
To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the San Diego online attractions planner.
Deer Lake, Canada to San Diego is an approximately 68-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Newfoundland Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -4.5 hour difference. Traveling from Deer Lake in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in San Diego, with lows around 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Anaheim.
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Anaheim — 5 nights
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Heart of Orange County
Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.Kids will enjoy Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Get out of town with these interesting Anaheim side-trips: Laguna Beach (Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Victoria Beach, &more) and Staples Center (in Los Angeles). There's still lots to do: laugh and play at Downtown Disney District, discover the magic at Paint the Night, experience the excitement of Fantasmic!, and browse the different shops at The Outlets at Orange.
To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Anaheim trip maker site.
Traveling by car from San Diego to Anaheim takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from San Diego in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Anaheim: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 23°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 4 nights
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.Kids will appreciate attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood and Mulholland Drive. There's much more to do: look and learn at Griffith Observatory, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of the Pacific, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and see some familiar sights at Paramount Pictures Studio Tour.
To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip planner.
Traveling by car from Anaheim to Los Angeles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In August in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to go by car back home.
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California travel guide
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.
