18 days in West Coast Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): look for gifts at Seattle Mystery Bookshop, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, and then wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

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Berlin, Germany to Seattle is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to Seattle is minus 9 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Healdsburg.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): do a tasting at Alexander Valley Vineyards, learn the secrets of beer at Ace It Bike Tours, then learn about winemaking at Gracianna Winery, and finally learn about winemaking at Stephen & Walker Winery.

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Getting from Seattle to Healdsburg by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Seattle in October: highs in Healdsburg hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take a stroll through Chinatown, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street.

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You can drive from Healdsburg to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Healdsburg in October: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to 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, don't miss a visit to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, cruise along Tioga Pass, and stroll through Mariposa Grove.

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Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from San Francisco in October, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be much colder, around -2°C, while days are little chillier, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are much warmer (12°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to fly to San Diego.

When in San Diego, make a side trip to see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, approximately Encinitas away. And it doesn't end there: meet the residents at San Diego Zoo, stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, explore the striking landscape of Cabrillo National Monument, and admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

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You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Diego in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Diego, with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Los Angeles.

Pack the 16th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 17th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and admire the striking features of Bradbury Building.

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Getting from San Diego to Los Angeles by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or take a bus. October in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.