27 days in United States Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): get great views at Battery Spencer, don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, then steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, and finally contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: walk around Golden Gate Park, take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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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. In August, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sacramento.

The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Sacramento in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Sacramento: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 18°C at night. On the 25th (Fri), you're off 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 25th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Reno Arch, then see the interesting displays at National Automobile Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Truckee River Walk.

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Getting from Sacramento to Reno by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Reno can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough 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 26th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Fort Crook Museum, immerse yourself in nature at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, and then take in the exciting artwork at Large Junk Art Sculptures.

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Drive from Reno to Burney in 3 hours. While traveling from Reno, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Burney, ranging from highs of 43°C to lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) 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 27th (Sun), head off the coast to Wizard Island, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cleetwood Cove Trail, then admire all the interesting features of Rim Dr, and finally admire the sheer force of Vidae Falls.

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Drive from Burney to Crater Lake National Park in 3.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Burney in August: high temperatures in Crater Lake National Park hover around 39°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can go by car to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): explore and take pictures at Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then see Off-Road Tours.

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You can drive from Crater Lake National Park to Bend in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Crater Lake National Park in August, expect Bend to be slightly colder, temps between 34°C and 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then walk around Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and finally admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, then admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, and finally indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

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Traveling by flight from Bend to Portland takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Portland when traveling from Bend in August, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can drive to Toutle.

Toutle is an unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): look for gifts at Mt St Helens Forest Learning Center and then look and learn at Johnston Ridge Observatory.

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You can drive from Portland to Toutle in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Portland in August, you will find days in Toutle are slightly colder (31°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Mount Rainier National Park.

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Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): take a peaceful walk through Grove of the Patriarchs, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, and then stroll through Skyline Trail.

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Traveling by car from Toutle to Mount Rainier National Park takes 2 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Astoria.

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Fort Clatsop National Memorial and then appreciate the history behind Astoria Column.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Rainier National Park to Astoria. September in Astoria sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Tillamook.

The city of Tillamook is the county seat of Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. On the 3rd (Sun), hike along Cedar Wetlands Preserve, then enjoy the sea views from Cape Meares Lighthouse, then contemplate the long history of Tillamook Air Museum, and finally look for gifts at Blue Heron Cheese & Wine Company.

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Drive from Astoria to Tillamook in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Astoria to Tillamook is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Coos Bay.

Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Cape Arago State Park, then immerse yourself in nature at Shore Acres State Park, and then stroll the grounds of Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery.

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You can drive from Tillamook to Coos Bay in 4 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September in Coos Bay, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Brookings.

Brookings is a city in Curry County, Oregon, United States. On the 5th (Tue), kick back and relax at Harris Beach State Park, then cruise along Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, and then cruise along Welcome to California.

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Getting from Coos Bay to Brookings by car takes about 2.5 hours. September in Brookings sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Klamath.

Klamath is an unincorporated, rural, census-designated place in Del Norte County, California, situated on US Route 101 inland from the mouth of the Klamath River. On the 6th (Wed), delve into the lush surroundings at Trees of Mystery, immerse yourself in nature at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, then take a memorable drive along Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy, and finally take in the views from Douglas Memorial Bridge - Historical Memorial.

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Traveling by car from Brookings to Klamath takes 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Brookings in September: highs in Klamath hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can go by car to Eureka.

Eureka is the principal city and county seat of Humboldt County in the Redwood Empire region of California. Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): get to know the resident critters at Sequoia Park Zoo, look for gifts at Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate, then make a trip to Old Town Eureka, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Carson Mansion.

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Drive from Klamath to Eureka in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Eureka can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Mendocino.

Mendocino is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States. Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Mendocino Headlands State Park, immerse yourself in nature at Point Cabrillo Light Station, then stop by Mendocino Jams & Preserves, and finally cruise along Mendocino Coast.

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Drive from Eureka to Mendocino in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. While traveling from Eureka, expect much warmer days and about the same nights in Mendocino, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): get outside with Outdoor Activities, take a leisurely stroll along Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove, then get in on the family fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and finally look for gifts at Bookshop Santa Cruz.

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Traveling by car from Mendocino to Santa Cruz takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and subway. When traveling from Mendocino in September, plan for a bit cooler days in Santa Cruz, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to drive to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and then take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.

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Drive from Santa Cruz to Carmel in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Santa Cruz in September: highs in Carmel hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. On the 11th (Mon), take in the waterfront at Pismo Pier, then do a tasting at Monarch Grove Winery, and then admire the majestic nature at Montana de Oro State Park.

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Getting from Carmel to Pismo Beach by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Carmel in September, you will find days in Pismo Beach are somewhat warmer (33°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Los Angeles.

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

On the 12th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa Monica State Beach, then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, and finally look and learn at Griffith Observatory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Wed): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.

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Traveling by flight from Pismo Beach to Los Angeles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Pismo Beach in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Los Angeles, with lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lone Pine.

Lone Pine is a census designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Manzanar National Historic Site and then steep yourself in history at California Historical Landmark 507.

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Drive from Los Angeles to Lone Pine in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Lone Pine, with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can drive to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Earthquake Fault, then take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, then take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Postpile National Monument, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Mary.

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You can drive from Lone Pine to Mammoth Lakes in 2 hours. In September, Mammoth Lakes is a bit cooler than Lone Pine - with highs of 27°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): get a taste of the local shopping with Ferry Building Marketplace, don't miss a visit to Coit Tower, then wander the streets of Chinatown, and finally take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Cable Car Museum and then take a peaceful walk through Muir Woods National Monument.

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You can fly from Mammoth Lakes to San Francisco in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Mammoth Lakes in September since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.