30 days in California & Las Vegas Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Alcatraz Island and Pescadero State Beach. Museum-lovers will appreciate Exploratorium and SS Jeremiah O'Brien. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Half Moon Bay (Gray Whale Cove State Beach, Dunes Beach, &more) and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, and get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square.

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Zurich, Switzerland to San Francisco is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. In September, San Francisco is somewhat warmer than Zurich - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to St. Helena.

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On the 6th (Wed), do a tasting at V. Sattui Winery, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, then do a tasting at Robert Biale Vineyards, and finally look for gifts at Oxbow Public Market. On your second day here, do a tasting at Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, do a tasting at Modus Operandi Cellars, then step into the grandiose world of Castello di Amorosa, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Mumm Napa.

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Getting from San Francisco to St. Helena by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in September: highs in St. Helena hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tallac Historic Site and Vikingsholm. We've included these beaches for you: Pope Beach and Sand Harbor. Change things up with these side-trips from South Lake Tahoe: Truckee (Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum & Rainbow Bridge / Donner Summit Bridge) and Gatekeeper's Museum (in Tahoe City). And it doesn't end there: race across the water with a speed boat tour, view the masterpieces at Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery, immerse yourself in nature at Van Sickle Bi-State Park, and fly down the slopes at Rock House Discount Ski & Snowboard Rentals.

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You can drive from St. Helena to South Lake Tahoe in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from St. Helena in September: high temperatures in South Lake Tahoe hover around 26°C and lows are around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

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.

Get in touch with nature at Glacier Point and Tioga Pass. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at North Dome, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and get great views at Washburn Point.

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Explore your travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. In September, daily temperatures in Yosemite National Park can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, then explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail, and then take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Kings Canyon National Park, then contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Strip and Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum. You'll explore and learn at The Mob Museum and Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Venture out of the city with trips to Tom Devlin's Monster Museum (in Boulder City), Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours (in Nelson) and Willow Beach (in Fort Mohave). The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, examine the collection at The National Atomic Testing Museum, make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and identify plant and animal life at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 25°C in Las Vegas. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to fly to San Diego.

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.

Escape the urban bustle at La Jolla Cove and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. USS Midway Museum and Mingei International Museum will appeal to museum buffs. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape of Cabrillo National Monument, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, contemplate the waterfront views at Scripps Institute of Oceanography Coastal Reserve, and meet the residents at San Diego Zoo.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to San Diego takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Las Vegas in September: highs in San Diego hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Annenberg Community Beach House and Montana Avenue. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Bay. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Rodeo Drive (in Beverly Hills) and Third Street Promenade (in Santa Monica). Pack the 27th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Getty Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and don't miss a visit to Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in September: highs in Los Angeles hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can fly back home.