22 days in West Coast Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Oneonta Gorge and Latourell Falls. Columbia River Highway and Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site will appeal to history buffs. Explore Portland's surroundings by going to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (in Ridgefield), Champoeg State Heritage Park (in Newberg) and Equestrian Wine Tours (in Carlton). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Bonneville Hatchery, get engrossed in the history at Oregon Historical Society, take in the dramatic natural features at Beacon Rock, and take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Portland road trip site.

Poznan, Poland to Portland is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Poznan to Portland. Traveling from Poznan in September, you will find days in Portland are a bit warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cannon Beach.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): take in the exciting artwork at Bronze Coast Gallery, admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park, then kick back and relax at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, then explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, and finally kick back and relax at Cannon Beach. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Hug Point State Recreation Site, kick back and relax at Short Sands Beach, hike along Cedar Wetlands Preserve, then see the interesting displays at International Police Museum, and finally admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cannon Beach trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Portland to Cannon Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in September, expect nights in Cannon Beach to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can take a bus to Olympic National Park.

Take a break from the city and head to Olympic National Park and Ozette Loop Hike. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Quinault Rain Forest and Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Olympic National Park: Quinault (Quinault River-Pony Bridge Day Hike, Merriman Falls, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Murhut Falls, identify plant and animal life at Deer Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Olympus, and trek along Kalaloch Beach Trail 4.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Olympic National Park online itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cannon Beach to Olympic National Park. In September in Olympic National Park, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Friday Harbor.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): witness the site of a historic battle at American Camp, identify plant and animal life at Lime Kiln Point State Park, then head off the coast to The Orcas Island Historical Museum, and finally identify plant and animal life at Judd Cove Preserve. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at The Whale Museum and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Friday Harbor using our trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Olympic National Park to Friday Harbor in 5.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or ride a ferry. September in Friday Harbor sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Monterey.

Step off the beaten path and head to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Scenic Road Walkway. Step out of the city life by going to Asilomar State Beach and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Monterey: Big Sur (Pfeiffer State Beach, McWay Falls, &more).

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Monterey trip itinerary site.

Getting from Friday Harbor to Monterey by combination of ferry and flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Friday Harbor in September since evenings lows in Monterey dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

On the 29th (Fri), stroll through Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, then trek along Crescent Meadow Rd, then explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail, and finally take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kings Canyon National Park, trek along Big Stump Basin, then trek along Zumwalt Meadow Trail, and finally admire the sheer force of Roaring River Falls.

Planning Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip won't be overwhelming when you use Klarna Trips's itinerary maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Monterey to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Monterey in September: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Get in touch with nature at Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pioneer Yosemite History Center and Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, take in the dramatic scenery at Chilnualna Falls, and stroll through May Lake Trailhead.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park road trip planning tool.

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 a bit cooler days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take in breathtaking views at Mosaic Canyon, take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, then take in breathtaking views at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, and finally cruise along Artist's Drive.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Death Valley National Park day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Death Valley National Park, with highs around 30°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.