18 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States holiday builder
Start: London
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San Francisco
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Napa
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Carmel
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San Luis Obispo
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Santa Barbara
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Los Angeles
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Laguna Beach
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Palm Springs
— 1 night
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Las Vegas
— 5 nights
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
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, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco online road trip planner.
London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to San Francisco. In April, San Francisco is a bit warmer than London - with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Sun) before leaving for Napa.
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Napa — 1 night
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America's Wine Country
Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): do a tasting at VGS Chateau Potelle and then look for gifts at Oxbow Public Market.
To find maps and more tourist information, refer to the Napa itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Napa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Napa when traveling from San Francisco in April, with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Carmel.
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Carmel — 1 night
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. To find other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Carmel online travel planner.
You can fly from Napa to Carmel in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Napa, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Carmel, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to San Luis Obispo.
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You can fly from Napa to Carmel in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Napa, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Carmel, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to San Luis Obispo.
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San Luis Obispo — 1 night
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San Luis Obispo, or SLO for short, is a city in the U.S. state of California, located roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): grab your bike and head to Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Autry Cellars, and then awaken your taste buds at Central Coast Food and Wine Tours.
For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the San Luis Obispo trip planner.
You can drive from Carmel to San Luis Obispo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in April: highs in San Luis Obispo hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the San Luis Obispo trip planner.
You can drive from Carmel to San Luis Obispo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in April: highs in San Luis Obispo hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night
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The American Riviera
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.Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.
To find maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Santa Barbara attractions site.
Getting from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Santa Barbara are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 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.Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park) and Heal the Bay Aquarium (in Santa Monica). The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, and look and learn at Griffith Observatory.
To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles online holiday planner.
Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 15°C in Los Angeles. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Laguna Beach.
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Laguna Beach — 1 night
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Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California, in the United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): appreciate the history behind The Hide Drogher, then stroll around Hill Top Park, then stroll around Brown's Park, and finally walk around Heisler Park.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Laguna Beach itinerary app.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Laguna Beach in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Laguna Beach can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Palm Springs.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Laguna Beach itinerary app.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Laguna Beach in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Laguna Beach can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): see Off-Road Tours, learn more about the world around you at Museum of Ancient Wonders, and then take in the awesome beauty at San Jacinto Mountain.
To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Palm Springs holiday planning website.
Drive from Laguna Beach to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. When traveling from Laguna Beach in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Palm Springs, with highs around 37°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.
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To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Palm Springs holiday planning website.
Drive from Laguna Beach to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. When traveling from Laguna Beach in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Palm Springs, with highs around 37°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 5 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.Change things up with these side-trips from Las Vegas: Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues, Hoover Dam, &more). There's lots more to do: immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.
To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip site.
Fly from Palm Springs to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Palm Springs in April, plan for a bit cooler days in Las Vegas, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
