31 days in United States Itinerary

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

On the next day, get great views at Twin Peaks, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco travel route planning app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to San Francisco is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to San Francisco is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Amsterdam in May, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). On the 28th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.

On the 28th (Sun), take a memorable drive along Carson Pass.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the South Lake Tahoe road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in May; daily highs in South Lake Tahoe reach 20°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (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.

On the 30th (Tue), admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, and then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Wed): explore the striking landscape at El Capitan, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, and finally explore the striking landscape at North Dome.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip itinerary builder website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. May in Yosemite National Park sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 1°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and finally get engrossed in the history at The Ranch at Furnace Creek.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Death Valley National Park sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Death Valley National Park: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 23°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Fri) before leaving for Las Vegas.

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Fremont Street Experience and then shop like a local with The Strip.

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Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Las Vegas, with lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park.

To see reviews and more tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park online trip planner.

You can drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in June, plan for slightly colder days and colder nights in Zion National Park: temperatures range from 40°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): get great views at Fairyland Point, take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Natural Bridge. On the next day, explore the striking landscape at Thor's Hammer, stroll through Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, and then hike along Navajo Loop Trail.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, Bryce Canyon National Park is slightly colder than Zion National Park - with highs of 30°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Capitol Reef National Park .

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Capitol Reef National Park road trip planning app.

Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): stroll through Double Arch, take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Windows.

To see ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Arches National Park online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Arches National Park takes 3.5 hours. While traveling from Capitol Reef National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Arches National Park, ranging from highs of 41°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Cliff Palace, delve into the distant past at Balcony House, and then trek along Spruce Canyon Trail.

Plan trip to Mesa Verde National Park with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from Arches National Park to Mesa Verde National Park in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Arches National Park in June, expect Mesa Verde National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 37°C and 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. On the 10th (Sat), examine the collection at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum., capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and then trek along Wildcat Trail.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley online vacation planner.

You can drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Monument Valley in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Monument Valley, with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

On the 11th (Sun), take in the dramatic natural features at Horseshoe Bend, take in breathtaking views at Antelope Canyon, then take in breathtaking views at Lower Antelope Canyon, and finally explore the activities along Lake Powell.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Page trip tool.

Drive from Monument Valley to Page in 2.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Monument Valley in June: high temperatures in Page hover around 41°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): get great views at Lipan Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): get great views at Grandview Point, take in panoramic vistas at Desert View Watchtower, then get answers to all your questions at Grand Canyon Visitor Center South Rim, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Page to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Page, expect slightly colder days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Walnut Canyon National Monument and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Old Cave Crater Trail.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Flagstaff trip itinerary builder app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Flagstaff. In June in Flagstaff, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Havasu City.

Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. Take the guesswork out of planning a Lake Havasu City vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Flagstaff to Lake Havasu City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Flagstaff to Lake Havasu City due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Flagstaff in June; daily highs in Lake Havasu City reach 51°C and lows reach 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Palm Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Joshua Tree National Park.

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Drive from Lake Havasu City to Palm Springs in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Palm Springs when traveling from Lake Havasu City in June, with lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive. Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Palm Springs in June, plan for much colder days and slightly colder nights in Los Angeles: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): admire the striking features of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, appreciate the extensive heritage of State Street Underpass, and then gain interesting insight with Free Walking Tour Santa Barbara.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Santa Barbara road trip tool.

Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in June: high temperatures in Santa Barbara hover around 26°C and lows are around 15°C. On the 21st (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

On the 21st (Wed), make a trip to Ragged Point Overlook, contemplate the long history of Hearst Castle, and then identify plant and animal life at Elephant Seal Vista Point.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our San Simeon journey maker site.

Drive from Santa Barbara to San Simeon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Santa Barbara in June, plan for much warmer days in San Simeon, with highs around 39°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, admire all the interesting features of 17-Mile Drive, then kick back and relax at Carmel River State Beach, and finally stroll through Scenic Road Walkway.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Carmel trip planning app.

Traveling by car from San Simeon to Carmel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. When traveling from San Simeon in June, plan for colder days and about the same nights in Carmel: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): gain a rich perspective with Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours, then stroll around Crissy Field, and then go for a walk through Lombard Street.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read San Francisco road trip planning site.

You can drive from Carmel to San Francisco in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. On the 24th (Sat), you're off to home.