28 days in California Itinerary

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San Francisco
— 5 nights
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Point Reyes National Seashore
— 1 night
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Healdsburg
— 3 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 5 nights
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Tahoe City
— 3 nights
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San Diego
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco — 5 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, get great views at Twin Peaks, and step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip itinerary builder website.

Ankara, Turkey to San Francisco is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 11 hours traveling from Ankara to San Francisco. When traveling from Ankara in February, plan for much hotter days in San Francisco, with highs around 19°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Point Reyes National Seashore — 1 night

On the 7th (Tue), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wittenberg and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Point Reyes Safaris.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Point Reyes National Seashore travel planning tool.

Getting from San Francisco to Point Reyes National Seashore by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in February, expect little chillier with lows of 5°C in Point Reyes National Seashore. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Healdsburg.
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Healdsburg — 3 nights

The quaint city of Healdsburg is one of northern California's wine capitals, serving as the meeting point for three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions.
Venture out of the city with trips to Vincent Arroyo Winery (in Calistoga) and Modus Operandi Cellars (in St. Helena). There's more to do: learn about winemaking at Alexander Valley Vineyards and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Healdsburg sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Point Reyes National Seashore to Healdsburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 5 nights

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.
categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, get great views at Valley View, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall.

For ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park travel itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Healdsburg to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Healdsburg in February, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 10°C, while nights are colder with lows around -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel to Tahoe City.
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Tahoe City — 3 nights

Tahoe City is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Venture out of the city with trips to Truckee (Tahoe Donner Cross Country, Tahoe Donner, &more). The adventure continues: glide through natural beauty at Tahoe Cross Country, take an in-depth tour of Gatekeeper's Museum, go for a stroll along the water at North Tahoe Marina, and hit the slopes at Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area.

For ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Tahoe City journey planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Tahoe City. In February in Tahoe City, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to fly to San Diego.
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San Diego — 4 nights

America's Finest City

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.
Step out of San Diego to go to Encinitas and see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's much more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, take a tour of Maritime Museum of San Diego, and let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

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Fly from Tahoe City to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Tahoe City in February: high temperatures in San Diego hover around 23°C and lows are around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 5 nights

City of Angels

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.
Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: 26-Mile Bike Path (in Santa Monica) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 27th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, engage your brain at California Science Center, make a trip to Historic Lily pond, and admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Los Angeles sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.
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California travel guide

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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.
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