31 days in California Itinerary

Visit Santa Monica Pier and Annenberg Community Beach House for their historical value. Museum-lovers will appreciate Petersen Automotive Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay, admire the majestic nature at Santa Monica State Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and go for a walk through Historic Lily pond.

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Manchester, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Manchester to Los Angeles, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Manchester in August; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like General Sherman Tree and Giant Forest. Escape the urban bustle at Moro Rock Trail and Kings Canyon National Park. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through General Grant Tree Trail, admire the sheer force of Grizzly Falls, explore and take pictures at Generals Hwy, and get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in August: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 41°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can fly to San Diego.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at La Jolla Shores Park and Coronado Beach. Visiting Dolphin & Whale Watching and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will get you outdoors. Explore San Diego's surroundings by going to South Carlsbad State Beach (in Carlsbad) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas). The adventure continues: stroll through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, wander the streets of Little Italy, and examine the collection at USS Midway Museum.

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Getting from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Diego by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. While traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in San Diego, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Big Sur.

On the 13th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Partington Cove, take in the dramatic scenery at McWay Falls, then kick back and relax at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Pfeiffer State Beach.

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You can fly from San Diego to Big Sur in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from San Diego in August, with highs in Big Sur at 24°C and lows at 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to San Francisco.

Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore and learn at Musee Mecanique and Exploratorium. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: West Cliff Drive (in Santa Cruz), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Moss Landing) and Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley). And it doesn't end there: trek along Lands End, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, take a stroll through Chinatown, and get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square.

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Getting from Big Sur to San Francisco by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Crescent City.

On the 19th (Sat), enjoy the sea views from Battery Point Lighthouse, then immerse yourself in nature at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, and then trek along Stout Grove. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Enderts Beach, then delve into the lush surroundings at Trees of Mystery, and then see the interesting displays at End of the Trail Museum.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Crescent City in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in August; daily highs in Crescent City reach 20°C and lows reach 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Healdsburg.

Step off the beaten path and head to Armstrong Redwood State Reserve and MacRostie Estate House. Get a sense of the local culture at Gracianna Winery and Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Take a break from Healdsburg with a short trip to Sonoma Coast State Beach in Bodega Bay, about 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Gary Farrell Winery, sample some tasty brews at Ace It Bike Tours, and make a trip to Healdsburg Plaza.

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Getting from Crescent City to Healdsburg by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Crescent City in August, expect nights in Healdsburg to be about the same, around 14°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Take a break from the city and head to Glacier Point and Yosemite, Tunnel View. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Yosemite Falls and Mariposa Grove. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lembert Dome, take some stellar pictures from Half Dome, and don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point.

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Explore your travel options from Healdsburg to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Healdsburg in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 7°C in Yosemite National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.

On the 30th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, explore and take pictures at Artist's Drive, contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally get great views at Dante's View.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Death Valley National Park: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.