35 days in California & Las Vegas Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Alcatraz Island and Exploratorium. Change things up with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley (about 48 minutes away). The adventure continues: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, visit Chinatown, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, and get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco driving holiday planner.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to San Francisco is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 11 hours. Traveling from Kuwait City in August, things will get colder in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) 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.

Bring the kids along to Glacier Point and Vernal Fall. Next up on the itinerary: cruise along Tioga Pass, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, trek along Mariposa Grove, and contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip maker website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can 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.

Attractions like Giant Forest and Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park make great kid-friendly stops. Take a break from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with a short trip to The Presidente tree in Three Rivers, about 1h 55 min away. There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt. Whitney, hike along Big Trees Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park journey maker site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, with highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park at 41°C and lows at 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and The Mob Museum. Go for a jaunt from Las Vegas to Boulder City to see Hoover Dam about 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and head outdoors with Mandalay Bay Beach.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, Las Vegas is a bit warmer than Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park - with highs of 45°C and lows of 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like San Diego Zoo and Cabrillo National Monument. Spend the 25th (Fri) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's lots more to do: let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Children's Pool, and see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the San Diego trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to San Diego takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Las Vegas in August, plan for much colder days in San Diego, with highs around 30°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can drive to Long Beach.

Long Beach has long been overshadowed by its bigger and more famous neighbor known as the City of Angels.

Kids will enjoy Disneyland Park and Downtown Disney District. Explore Long Beach's surroundings by going to Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Soarin' Around The World, &more).

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Long Beach travel planner.

You can drive from San Diego to Long Beach in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in August, expect nights in Long Beach to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood and Santa Monica State Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Monica (Bergamot Station & 26-Mile Bike Path). There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, walk around Palisades Park, admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles travel route planner.

Los Angeles is just a stone's throw from Long Beach. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can fly back home.