21 days in West Coast Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Step out of the city life by going to Discover Nature and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, take a tour by water with Puget Sound Express, and walk around Mercer Slough Nature Park.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Seattle online trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Seattle is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. In June, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Step out of the city life by going to Hurricane Ridge and Olympic National Park. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sol Duc Falls, trek along Ozette Loop Hike, identify plant and animal life at Deer Park, and admire the sheer force of Murhut Falls.

For ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Olympic National Park vacation builder tool.

Explore your travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Seattle in June, things will get little chillier in Olympic National Park: highs are around 22°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

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

Get in touch with nature at Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods National Monument. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and get curious at Exploratorium.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco online travel route planner.

Getting from Olympic National Park to San Francisco by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Olympic Valley.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): stroll through Truckee River Bike Trail, then see what you can catch with Matt Heron Fly Fishing, and then trek along Five Lakes Creek Trailhead.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Olympic Valley attractions site.

You can drive from San Francisco to Olympic Valley in 3.5 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Olympic Valley, with lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome. There's still lots to do: hike along Mariposa Grove, explore the striking landscape at Cloud's Rest, tour the pleasant surroundings at May Lake Trailhead, and get great views at Half Dome.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park online journey maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic Valley to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Olympic Valley in June, expect a bit warmer with lows of 7°C in Yosemite National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Sequoia Sightseeing Tours and Moro Rock Trail. There's much more to do: hike along Congress Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Zumwalt Meadow Trail, explore the striking landscape of Kings Canyon National Park, and take a peaceful walk through Grant Grove.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park online trip builder.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, expect Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 43°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.