17 days in California Itinerary

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

When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Disneyland Park in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. Pack the 29th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles attractions planning tool.

Manchester, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Manchester to Los Angeles, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manchester in July, expect Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, temps between 33°C and 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to San Diego.

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.

Spend the 1st (Tue) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum.

For maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the San Diego travel planner.

Getting from Los Angeles to San Diego by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are little chillier, around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, trek along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, stroll through Buena Vista Peak Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Roaring River Falls.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park vacation site.

Getting from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from San Diego in August, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are somewhat warmer (41°C), and nights are little chillier (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) 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 in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, trek along Mariposa Grove, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lembert Dome, and admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park online visit planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, expect slightly colder days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip itinerary builder app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in August: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.