22 days in United States 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): admire the striking features of Seattle Public Library, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle. Here are some ideas for day two: take a stroll through Pike Place Market, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then walk around Kerry Park, and finally admire the local landmark of Seattle Center.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle online trip maker.

London, UK to Seattle is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in May: high temperatures in Seattle hover around 23°C and lows are around 13°C. You'll set off for Portland on the 7th (Sun).

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Step off the beaten path and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and Washington Park. When in Portland, make a side trip to see Schreiner's Iris Gardens in Salem, approximately Salem away. There's much more to do: take a peaceful walk through The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, and admire all the interesting features of Willamette Valley.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Portland tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Seattle to Portland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Port Orford.

Port Orford is a city in Curry County on the southern coast of Oregon, United States. On the 10th (Wed), steep yourself in history at Hughes Historic House, then shop like a local with Hawthorne Gallery, and then walk around Battle Rock Park.

For other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Port Orford day trip planning website.

Drive from Portland to Port Orford in 5 hours. Traveling from Portland in May, expect nights in Port Orford to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are little chillier, around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Grants Pass.

Grants Pass is a city in, and the county seat of, Josephine County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): view the masterpieces at The Glass Forge, admire the masterpieces at Grants Pass Museum of Art, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Images - Rehabilitation & Education Center, and finally stroll around Riverside Park.

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Grants Pass trip planner.

Getting from Port Orford to Grants Pass by car takes about 3.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Port Orford in May since evenings lows in Grants Pass dip to 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Eureka.

Eureka is the principal city and county seat of Humboldt County in the Redwood Empire region of California. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Clarke Historical Museum, cruise along Redwood Highway, and then make a trip to Old Town Eureka.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Eureka trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Grants Pass to Eureka in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Grants Pass in May, Eureka is a bit warmer at night with lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sentinel Dome and Vernal Fall. There's still lots to do: get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, take in the dramatic scenery at Wapama Falls, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mariposa Grove.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park vacation tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Eureka to Yosemite National Park. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Yosemite National Park when traveling from Eureka in May, with lows around 1°C. On the 16th (Tue), you're off to San Francisco.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Lands End and Boat Tours & Water Sports. There's much more to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, examine the collection at de Young Museum, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in San Francisco, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Santa Barbara.

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.

On the 19th (Fri), make a trip to Old Mission Santa Barbara and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Barbara online day trip planner.

Getting from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May in Santa Barbara, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive to Newport Beach.

City beaches line the coast from the Balboa Peninsula to the Santa Ana River in Newport Beach.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): examine the collection at Mission San Juan Capistrano, kick back and relax at Crystal Cove, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Newport Beach.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Newport Beach trip maker.

Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in May, Newport Beach is a bit warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and Oceanside Pier. Step out of San Diego to go to Carlsbad and see Carlsbad Village, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: visit a coastal fixture at Old Point Loma Lighthouse, walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, head off the coast to Coronado Island, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our San Diego online tour planner.

You can drive from Newport Beach to San Diego in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.

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

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): steep yourself in history at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, then see the interesting displays at Petersen Automotive Museum, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On the next day, enjoy some music at Walt Disney Concert Hall, explore the world behind art at The Broad, kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, then make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Venice Canals Walkway.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip itinerary planning tool.

Drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can fly back home.