26 days in Western US Itinerary

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

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Frankfurt, Germany to Los Angeles is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Frankfurt in August: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita, officially the City of Santa Clarita, is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, California, and the 24th largest in the state of California. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): stroll through Red Rock Canyon State Park.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Clarita journey planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August in Santa Clarita, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. On the 26th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Lone Pine.

Lone Pine is a census designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. On the 26th (Sat), examine the collection at Museum of Western Film History, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Alabama Hills.

To see reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Lone Pine vacation tool.

Explore your travel options from Santa Clarita to Lone Pine with the Route module. When traveling from Santa Clarita in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Lone Pine, with highs around 42°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 15°C. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Postpile National Monument, admire the sheer force of Rainbow Falls, then trek along Twin Lakes Trails, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Mary.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Mammoth Lakes online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Lone Pine to Mammoth Lakes by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Lone Pine in August, things will get a bit cooler in Mammoth Lakes: highs are around 32°C and lows about 7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Crystal Bay.

On the 28th (Mon), take some stellar pictures from Stateline Fire Lookout.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Crystal Bay road trip tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mammoth Lakes to Crystal Bay. Traveling from Mammoth Lakes in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Crystal Bay, with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

On the 28th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Vikingsholm and then kick back and relax at Pope Beach.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read South Lake Tahoe tour itinerary maker.

Getting from Crystal Bay to South Lake Tahoe by car takes about an hour. Traveling from Crystal Bay in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in South Lake Tahoe, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Reno.

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): make a trip to Reno Arch and then try to win big at Peppermill Casino.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Reno trip itinerary planning website.

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 August, expect Reno to be somewhat warmer, temps between 39°C and 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lassen Volcanic National Park.

In Lassen Volcanic National Park, steaming volcanic mountains give way to alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and pristine mountain lakes.

On the 29th (Tue), explore the activities along Manzanita Lake.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lassen Volcanic National Park trip planner.

Getting from Reno to Lassen Volcanic National Park by car takes about 3 hours. When traveling from Reno in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Lassen Volcanic National Park: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Burney.

Burney is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Burney trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Lassen Volcanic National Park to Burney in an hour. Another option is to drive. In August, daytime highs in Burney are 43°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Crater Lake National Park.

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

On the 30th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Crater Lake National Park, then contemplate the long history of Rim Village Visitor Center, then admire all the interesting features of Rim Dr, and finally head off the coast to Wizard Island.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Crater Lake National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Burney to Crater Lake National Park in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Burney in August, expect Crater Lake National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 39°C and 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Thu) before leaving for Bend.

An old logging town at the crux of the high desert and ponderosa pine forest, Bend melds a love of the outdoors with cosmopolitan flair.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): hike along Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, then sample the fine beverages at Oregon Spirit Distillers, and then wander the streets of Old Mill District.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bend online trip builder.

You can drive from Crater Lake National Park to Bend in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, Bend is little chillier than Crater Lake National Park - with highs of 34°C and lows of 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): get impressive views of Mount Hood, then stroll through Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

For photos and tourist information, read our Hood River trip planning app.

You can fly from Bend to Hood River in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Bend in September since evenings lows in Hood River dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can go by car to Portland.

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.

On the 1st (Fri), look for gifts at Cascade Station Shopping Center.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Portland trip builder site.

Getting from Hood River to Portland by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Toutle.

Toutle is an unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington. On the 3rd (Sun), contemplate the waterfront views at Coldwater Lake, get impressive views of Mount St. Helens, and then look and learn at Johnston Ridge Observatory.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Toutle online road trip planner.

Getting from Portland to Toutle by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): admire the sheer force of Narada Falls, then stroll through Skyline Trail, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Reflection Lakes.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park online attractions planner.

Getting from Toutle to Mount Rainier National Park by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can travel to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Aberdeen trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Aberdeen with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Tue) before leaving for Astoria.

Astoria, named for famed fur trader John Jacob Astor, resides near the mouth of the Columbia River.

On the 5th (Tue), take in the views from Astoria-Megler Bridge, examine the collection at Oregon Film Museum, examine the collection at Flavel House Museum, then appreciate the history behind Astoria Column, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Fort Stevens State Park.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Astoria trip planner.

Traveling by car from Aberdeen to Astoria takes 2 hours. In September in Astoria, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park and then kick back and relax at Cannon Beach.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cannon Beach planner.

You can drive from Astoria to Cannon Beach in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Cannon Beach, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Tillamook.

The city of Tillamook is the county seat of Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. On the 6th (Wed), enjoy the sea views from Cape Meares Lighthouse and then get behind the scenes at Tillamook Creamery.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Tillamook tour itinerary builder.

Getting from Cannon Beach to Tillamook by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Cannon Beach to Tillamook. September in Tillamook sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Florence.

Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Florence tour website.

Traveling by car from Tillamook to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tillamook to Florence. In September, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You'll set off for Coos Bay on the 8th (Fri).

Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Coos Bay road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Florence to Coos Bay in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Coos Bay can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You'll set off for Brookings on the 8th (Fri).

Brookings is a city in Curry County, Oregon, United States. On the 8th (Fri), kick back and relax at Harris Beach State Park and then enjoy the sand and surf at Lone Ranch Beach.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Brookings day trip planning website.

You can drive from Coos Bay to Brookings in 2.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Brookings are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Sat) before leaving for Los Angeles.

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Balboa Park (in San Diego), Rodeo Drive (in Beverly Hills) and Anaheim (Indiana Jones Adventure, Downtown Disney District, &more). See some other sides of Los Angeles: tour the pleasant surroundings at La Jolla Cove, get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame, learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive.

To see other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles itinerary maker site.

Drive from Brookings to Los Angeles in 12.5 hours. In September, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than Brookings - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. On the 18th (Mon), you're off to home.