23 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Frankfurt
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San Francisco
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St. Helena
— 1 night
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Burney
— 1 night
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Reno
— 1 night
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South Lake Tahoe
— 2 nights
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Mariposa
— 1 night
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Mammoth Lakes
— 2 nights
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Lone Pine
— 1 night
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Palm Springs
— 2 nights
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San Diego
— 2 nights
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Los Angeles
— 3 nights
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Pismo Beach
— 1 night
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Monterey
— 1 night
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Santa Cruz
— 1 night
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San Francisco
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San Francisco — 2 nights
City by the Bay
For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco holiday builder website.
Frankfurt, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Frankfurt in October, with highs in San Francisco at 26°C and lows at 15°C. On the 3rd (Tue), you'll travel to St. Helena.
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Frankfurt, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Frankfurt in October, with highs in San Francisco at 26°C and lows at 15°C. On the 3rd (Tue), you'll travel to St. Helena.
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St. Helena — 1 night
The Heart Of Napa Valley
To see reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the St. Helena trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to St. Helena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in October: highs in St. Helena hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 9°C. You will leave for Burney on the 4th (Wed).
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Traveling by car from San Francisco to St. Helena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in October: highs in St. Helena hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 9°C. You will leave for Burney on the 4th (Wed).
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Burney — 1 night
On the 4th (Wed), immerse yourself in nature at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.
For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Burney day trip tool.
Explore your travel options from St. Helena to Burney with the Route module. October in Burney sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Reno.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Burney day trip tool.
Explore your travel options from St. Helena to Burney with the Route module. October in Burney sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Reno.
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Reno — 1 night
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Biggest Little City in the World
On the 5th (Thu), try your luck at Atlantis Casino, get to know the fascinating history of Truckee River Walk, then examine the collection at National Automobile Museum, and finally make a trip to Reno Arch.
For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Reno trip site.
Getting from Burney to Reno by car takes about 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Burney in October, with highs in Reno at 25°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Reno trip site.
Getting from Burney to Reno by car takes about 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Burney in October, with highs in Reno at 25°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Fri), contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park and then explore and take pictures at Inspiration Point Vista. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoe in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Reno in October, expect South Lake Tahoe to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mariposa.
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To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoe in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Reno in October, expect South Lake Tahoe to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mariposa.
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Mariposa — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 8th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of California State Mining and Mineral Museum and then take an in-depth tour of Mariposa Museum and History Center.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Mariposa trip planning website.
You can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa in 4 hours. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Mariposa: highs are around 32°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive to Mammoth Lakes.
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To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Mariposa trip planning website.
You can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa in 4 hours. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Mariposa: highs are around 32°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive to Mammoth Lakes.
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Mammoth Lakes — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows and then take in the dramatic natural features at Lembert Dome. On the 10th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Lake Mary, then explore the striking landscape at Devils Postpile National Monument, and then trek along Earthquake Fault.
For photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mammoth Lakes road trip planning app.
You can drive from Mariposa to Mammoth Lakes in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mariposa in October: highs in Mammoth Lakes hover around 22°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lone Pine.
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For photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mammoth Lakes road trip planning app.
You can drive from Mariposa to Mammoth Lakes in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mariposa in October: highs in Mammoth Lakes hover around 22°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lone Pine.
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Lone Pine — 1 night
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On the 11th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Manzanar National Historic Site.
To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Lone Pine sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Mammoth Lakes to Lone Pine in 2 hours. Traveling from Mammoth Lakes in October, expect Lone Pine to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Palm Springs.
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To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Lone Pine sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Mammoth Lakes to Lone Pine in 2 hours. Traveling from Mammoth Lakes in October, expect Lone Pine to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 2 nights
To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Palm Springs online tour planner.
Getting from Lone Pine to Palm Springs by car takes about 4.5 hours. Traveling from Lone Pine in October, expect nights in Palm Springs to be warmer, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 39°C. You'll set off for San Diego on the 14th (Sat).
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Getting from Lone Pine to Palm Springs by car takes about 4.5 hours. Traveling from Lone Pine in October, expect nights in Palm Springs to be warmer, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 39°C. You'll set off for San Diego on the 14th (Sat).
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San Diego — 2 nights
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America's Finest City
On the 14th (Sat), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum and then let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park.
To find reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Palm Springs to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Palm Springs in October, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.
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To find reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Palm Springs to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Palm Springs in October, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 nights
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City of Angels
Pack the 17th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, admire the majestic nature at Santa Monica State Beach, and take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.
For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Los Angeles trip maker.
You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Other options are to 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 19th (Thu) early enough to fly to Pismo Beach.
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You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Other options are to 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 19th (Thu) early enough to fly to Pismo Beach.
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Pismo Beach — 1 night
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On the 19th (Thu), take a leisurely stroll along Pismo Pier.
To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Pismo Beach trip planning site.
Getting from Los Angeles to Pismo Beach by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 14°C in Pismo Beach. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.
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To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Pismo Beach trip planning site.
Getting from Los Angeles to Pismo Beach by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 14°C in Pismo Beach. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 1 night
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On the 20th (Fri), admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos and then cruise along 17-Mile Drive.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Monterey day trip planning website.
You can drive from Pismo Beach to Monterey in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pismo Beach in October: highs in Monterey hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can drive to Santa Cruz.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Monterey day trip planning website.
You can drive from Pismo Beach to Monterey in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pismo Beach in October: highs in Monterey hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can drive to Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz — 1 night
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On the 21st (Sat), admire the majestic nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Cruz online driving holiday planner.
Drive from Monterey to Santa Cruz in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in October, you will find days in Santa Cruz are a bit warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.
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To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Cruz online driving holiday planner.
Drive from Monterey to Santa Cruz in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in October, you will find days in Santa Cruz are a bit warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.
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City by the Bay
To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Cruz to San Francisco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll set off for home on the 22nd (Sun).
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Traveling by car from Santa Cruz to San Francisco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll set off for home on the 22nd (Sun).
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