31 days in Boston & California Itinerary

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Boston
— 6 nights
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San Francisco
— 4 nights
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Healdsburg
— 2 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 6 nights
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles
— 4 nights
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San Diego
— 4 nights
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Boston — 6 nights

Beantown

Change things up with these side-trips from Boston: Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises (in Barnstable), Brewster Gardens (in Plymouth) and Sandwich (Heritage Museums & Gardens, Old King's Hwy, &more). Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Atwood Museum, take an in-depth tour of John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Granary Burying Ground.

For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Boston day trip planning website.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Boston is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Belo Horizonte to Boston. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Belo Horizonte in September: high temperatures in Boston hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can fly to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 4 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the San Francisco trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Boston to San Francisco takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. September in San Francisco sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive to Healdsburg.
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Healdsburg — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, learn about winemaking at Gracianna Winery, and then do a tasting at Stephen & Walker Winery. On your second day here, learn about winemaking at Alexander Valley Vineyards, learn about winemaking at Sapphire Hill Winery, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Sonoma Coast State Beach.

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Getting from San Francisco to Healdsburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from San Francisco in September, expect nights in Healdsburg to be a bit cooler, around 12°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 6 nights

On the 3rd (Tue), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, trek along Mariposa Grove, and take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Yosemite National Park online trip itinerary maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Healdsburg to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Healdsburg in September, expect Yosemite National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 27°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 4 nights

A Land of Giants

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, trek along Mt. Whitney, stroll through Big Trees Trail, and take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail.

For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in October: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 4 nights

City of Angels

Pack the 11th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 12th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

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Traveling by flight from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Los Angeles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 19°C in Los Angeles. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to drive to San Diego.
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San Diego — 4 nights

America's Finest City

Step out of San Diego to go to Encinitas and see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which is approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park, examine the collection at Maritime Museum of San Diego, and stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego holiday planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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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