26 days in California Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips California trip planner
Start: Stuttgart
Train to Frankfurt, Fly to San Francisco
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San Francisco
— 4 nights
Drive
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Healdsburg
— 3 nights
Drive
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Yosemite National Park
— 5 nights
Drive
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Carmel
— 2 nights
Fly
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Los Angeles
— 5 nights
Drive
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San Diego
— 5 nights
Fly to Frankfurt, Train to Stuttgart
End: Stuttgart
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San Francisco — 4 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, and see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip itinerary website.
Stuttgart, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Stuttgart in April, with highs in San Francisco at 22°C and lows at 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Healdsburg.
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For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip itinerary website.
Stuttgart, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Stuttgart in April, with highs in San Francisco at 22°C and lows at 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Healdsburg.
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Healdsburg — 3 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Vincent Arroyo Winery (in Calistoga), Sonoma Coast State Beach (in Bodega Bay) and Modus Operandi Cellars (in St. Helena). There's still lots to do: learn about winemaking at Alexander Valley Vineyards and sample some tasty brews at Ace It Bike Tours.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Healdsburg tour planner.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Healdsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in May: highs in Healdsburg hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Healdsburg tour planner.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Healdsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in May: highs in Healdsburg hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
Side Trips
Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Vincent Arroyo Winery, Ace It Bike Tours, Sonoma Coast State Beach
Find places to stay May 4 — 7:
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Yosemite National Park — 5 nights
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Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cathedral Range, contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, and explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall.
To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park day trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Healdsburg to Yosemite National Park. In May, Yosemite National Park is little chillier than Healdsburg - with highs of 21°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Carmel.
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To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park day trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Healdsburg to Yosemite National Park. In May, Yosemite National Park is little chillier than Healdsburg - with highs of 21°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Carmel.
Find places to stay May 7 — 12:
Highlights from your trip
Carmel — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): stroll around Garland Ranch Regional Park, admire all the interesting features of 17-Mile Drive, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos and then sample some tasty brews at Monterey Bay Food Tours.
To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Carmel vacation maker website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Carmel. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Carmel, with lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Carmel vacation maker website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Carmel. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Carmel, with lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 12 — 14:
Highlights from your trip
Los Angeles — 5 nights
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City of Angels
Pack the 16th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 19th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Santa Monica Pier, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and catch a movie at California Science Center.
To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Carmel to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Carmel in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to San Diego.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Carmel to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Carmel in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to San Diego.
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 14 — 19:
Highlights from your trip
San Diego — 5 nights
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America's Finest City
Explore San Diego's surroundings by going to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas) and Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center (in Carlsbad). Spend the 22nd (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. And it doesn't end there: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, stroll around Balboa Park, and kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the San Diego driving holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. May in San Diego sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the San Diego driving holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. May in San Diego sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
