23 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Frankfurt
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San Francisco
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Monterey
— 1 night
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Pismo Beach
— 1 night
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Los Angeles
— 3 nights
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San Diego
— 2 nights
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Palm Springs
— 2 nights
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Lone Pine
— 1 night
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Mammoth Lakes
— 2 nights
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Mariposa
— 1 night
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South Lake Tahoe
— 2 nights
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Reno
— 1 night
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Burney
— 1 night
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St. Helena
— 1 night
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Santa Cruz
— 1 night
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
On the 2nd (Mon), take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf and then don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge.
To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco trip planner.
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. Traveling from Frankfurt in October, things will get somewhat warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. You'll set off for Monterey on the 3rd (Tue).
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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. Traveling from Frankfurt in October, things will get somewhat warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. You'll set off for Monterey on the 3rd (Tue).
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Monterey — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Monterey holiday builder site.
You can drive from San Francisco to Monterey in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can drive to Pismo Beach.
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You can drive from San Francisco to Monterey in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can drive to Pismo Beach.
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Pismo Beach — 1 night
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On the 4th (Wed), take in the waterfront at Pismo Pier.
For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Pismo Beach tour planner.
Getting from Monterey to Pismo Beach by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Monterey in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Pismo Beach: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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Getting from Monterey to Pismo Beach by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Monterey in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Pismo Beach: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 nights
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City of Angels
Pack the 6th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, don't miss a visit to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip builder site.
Drive from Pismo Beach to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Los Angeles when traveling from Pismo Beach in October, with lows around 19°C. On the 8th (Sun), you'll travel to San Diego.
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Drive from Pismo Beach to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Los Angeles when traveling from Pismo Beach in October, with lows around 19°C. On the 8th (Sun), you'll travel to San Diego.
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San Diego — 2 nights
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America's Finest City
On the 9th (Mon), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo and then walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.
To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read San Diego day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Palm Springs.
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To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read San Diego day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 2 nights
To see maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Palm Springs day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from San Diego to Palm Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from San Diego in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Palm Springs: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 22°C at night. On the 12th (Thu), you're off to Lone Pine.
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Traveling by car from San Diego to Palm Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from San Diego in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Palm Springs: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 22°C at night. On the 12th (Thu), you're off to Lone Pine.
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Lone Pine — 1 night
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On the 12th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Museum of Western Film History and then take in the awesome beauty at Alabama Hills.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lone Pine trip planner.
Getting from Palm Springs to Lone Pine by car takes about 4.5 hours. Traveling from Palm Springs in October, expect nights in Lone Pine to be cooler, around 4°C, while days are little chillier, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Mammoth Lakes.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lone Pine trip planner.
Getting from Palm Springs to Lone Pine by car takes about 4.5 hours. Traveling from Palm Springs in October, expect nights in Lone Pine to be cooler, around 4°C, while days are little chillier, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) 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 14th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Mary, then explore the striking landscape at Devils Postpile National Monument, then hike along Earthquake Fault, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Convict Lake Campground.
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Mammoth Lakes online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Lone Pine to Mammoth Lakes takes 2 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lone Pine in October: high temperatures in Mammoth Lakes hover around 22°C and lows are around -2°C. You will leave for Mariposa on the 15th (Sun).
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Traveling by car from Lone Pine to Mammoth Lakes takes 2 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lone Pine in October: high temperatures in Mammoth Lakes hover around 22°C and lows are around -2°C. You will leave for Mariposa on the 15th (Sun).
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Mariposa — 1 night
For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Mariposa online travel route planner.
You can drive from Mammoth Lakes to Mariposa in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. When traveling from Mammoth Lakes in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Mariposa, with highs around 32°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 11°C. You'll set off for South Lake Tahoe on the 16th (Mon).
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You can drive from Mammoth Lakes to Mariposa in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. When traveling from Mammoth Lakes in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Mariposa, with highs around 32°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 11°C. You'll set off for South Lake Tahoe on the 16th (Mon).
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South Lake Tahoe — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get outside with Outdoor Activities.
To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our South Lake Tahoe trip planner.
Getting from Mariposa to South Lake Tahoe by car takes about 4 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Mariposa in October, with highs in South Lake Tahoe at 20°C and lows at 0°C. On the 18th (Wed), you'll travel to Reno.
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Getting from Mariposa to South Lake Tahoe by car takes about 4 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Mariposa in October, with highs in South Lake Tahoe at 20°C and lows at 0°C. On the 18th (Wed), you'll travel to Reno.
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Reno — 1 night
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Biggest Little City in the World
On the 18th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Reno Arch.
To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Reno trip planner.
Traveling by car from South Lake Tahoe to Reno takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in October, things will get a bit warmer in Reno: highs are around 25°C and lows about 5°C. On the 19th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Burney.
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To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Reno trip planner.
Traveling by car from South Lake Tahoe to Reno takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in October, things will get a bit warmer in Reno: highs are around 25°C and lows about 5°C. On the 19th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Burney.
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Burney — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): immerse yourself in nature at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.
For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Burney visit planning site.
Traveling by car from Reno to Burney takes 3 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Reno in October: high temperatures in Burney hover around 31°C and lows are around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to St. Helena.
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Traveling by car from Reno to Burney takes 3 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Reno in October: high temperatures in Burney hover around 31°C and lows are around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to St. Helena.
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St. Helena — 1 night
The Heart Of Napa Valley
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Burney to St. Helena. Traveling from Burney in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in St. Helena, with lows around 9°C. You will leave for Santa Cruz on the 21st (Sat).
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Burney to St. Helena. Traveling from Burney in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in St. Helena, with lows around 9°C. You will leave for Santa Cruz on the 21st (Sat).
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Santa Cruz — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Santa Cruz trip planner.
You can fly from St. Helena to Santa Cruz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Santa Cruz trip planner.
You can fly from St. Helena to Santa Cruz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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