31 days in California Itinerary

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: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, get curious at Exploratorium, and stroll through Alcatraz Island.

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Montreal, Canada to San Francisco is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. In June, daytime highs in San Francisco are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Healdsburg.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Healdsburg: Fort Ross State Historic Park (in Jenner) and Sonoma Coast State Beach (in Sonoma). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Jordan Vineyard & Winery, sample some tasty brews at Ace It Bike Tours, and don't miss a visit to Healdsburg Plaza.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Healdsburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Healdsburg: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from South Lake Tahoe: Olympic Valley (Matt Heron Fly Fishing & Five Lakes Creek Trailhead), Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (in Tahoe City) and Tahoe Maritime Museum (in Homewood). There's much more to do: savor the flavors at Wine Tours From Tahoe, tour the pleasant surroundings at Baldwin Beach, walk around Valhalla at Lake Tahoe, and contemplate the long history of Vikingsholm.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe trip planner.

Traveling by car from Healdsburg to South Lake Tahoe takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Healdsburg in June; daily highs in South Lake Tahoe reach 29°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can 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.

On the 14th (Wed), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, trek along Four Mile Trail, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and take some stellar pictures from Half Dome.

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Explore your travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough 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.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, take a memorable drive along Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and hike along Congress Trail.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, with highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park at 40°C and lows at 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) 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.

Pack the 24th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, walk around Tongva Park, and get advice or help at Paley Center for Media.

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Traveling by flight from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Los Angeles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Los Angeles: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Take a break from San Diego with a short trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and browse the exhibits of Maritime Museum of San Diego.

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Getting from Los Angeles to San Diego by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are little chillier, around 26°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.