60 days in California Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips California tour planner
Start: Kansas City
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Napa
— 5 nights
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Healdsburg
— 6 nights
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Point Reyes National Seashore
— 3 nights
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San Francisco
— 8 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 8 nights
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South Lake Tahoe
— 6 nights
Fly to Las Vegas, Bus to Death Valley National Park
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Death Valley National Park
— 1 day
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Los Angeles
— 8 nights
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Palm Desert
— 6 nights
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San Diego
— 8 nights
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End: Kansas City
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Napa — 5 nights
America's Wine Country
Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.Explore Napa's surroundings by going to Charles M. Schulz Museum (in Santa Rosa), Sonoma (Schug Winery & Simraceway Performance Driving Center) and St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Louis M. Martini Winery, &more). And it doesn't end there: do a tasting at Benziger Family Winery, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, explore the world behind art at Hess Persson Estates, and make a trip to Sonoma Barracks.
To see traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Napa trip itinerary planning app.
Kansas City to Napa is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Kansas City to Napa due to the time zone difference. In February in Napa, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Healdsburg.
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Healdsburg — 6 nights

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.Venture out of the city with trips to Vincent Arroyo Winery (in Calistoga), Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (in Fort Bragg) and Mendocino Area Parks Association (in Mendocino). Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Stephen & Walker Winery, stroll through Fort Ross State Historic Park, learn the secrets of beer at Ace It Bike Tours, and kick back and relax at Sonoma Coast State Beach.
To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Healdsburg trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Napa to Healdsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In February, daily temperatures in Healdsburg can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Foley Sonoma, Vincent Arroyo Winery, Fort Ross State Historic Park, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
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Point Reyes National Seashore — 3 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Point Reyes National Seashore: Freestone (Wild Flour Organic Bakery & Gardens & Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary), Santa Rosa (Hook and Ladder Winery & Harvest Moon Winery) and Bolinas Lagoon (in Bolinas).
To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Point Reyes National Seashore trip builder website.
You can drive from Healdsburg to Point Reyes National Seashore in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in February, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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You can drive from Healdsburg to Point Reyes National Seashore in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in February, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 8 nights

City by the Bay
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: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, get curious at California Academy of Sciences, and examine the collection at de Young Museum.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our San Francisco trip planning site.
Drive from Point Reyes National Seashore to San Francisco in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Point Reyes National Seashore in February, plan for somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco, with lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 8 nights

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.categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: get great views at Half Dome, admire the masterpieces at Yosemite Museum Gallery, play a few rounds at Big Trees Golf Course, and take in the awesome beauty at Cathedral Range.
To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip maker site.
Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from San Francisco in February, plan for little chillier days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 48°F, while nights are colder with lows around 18°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 6 nights

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.Get out of town with these interesting South Lake Tahoe side-trips: Tahoe City (Tahoe Cross Country & Gatekeeper's Museum), Old Brockway Golf Course (in Kings Beach) and Truckee (Tahoe Donner Golf Course, Tahoe Donner, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: explore the activities along Emerald Bay State Park, view the masterpieces at Wyland Galleries, fly down the slopes at Adventure Mountain, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at South Lake Brewing Company.
For maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the South Lake Tahoe trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to South Lake Tahoe with the Route module. In March, daytime highs in South Lake Tahoe are 51°F, while nighttime lows are 26°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 day

Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.On the 10th (Fri), make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, get great views at Dante's View, take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, cruise along Artist's Drive, then explore the activities along Badwater Basin, and finally explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course.
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You can do a combination of flight and bus from South Lake Tahoe to Death Valley National Park in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from South Lake Tahoe in March; daily highs in Death Valley National Park reach 70°F and lows reach 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 8 nights

City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Downtown Disney District, &more) and Third Street Promenade (in Santa Monica). Pack the 13th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, and take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.
For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Los Angeles in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in March, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Palm Desert.
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Palm Desert — 6 nights
Palm Desert is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, in the Coachella Valley, approximately 14 miles (23 km) east of Palm Springs and 122 miles (196 km) east of Los Angeles. Explore Palm Desert's surroundings by going to Joshua Tree National Park (Arch Rock Nature Trail, Cholla Cactus Garden, &more), Borrego Springs (Slot Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, &more) and Joshua Tree National Park (in Joshua Tree). And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, relax in the rural setting at Shields Date Garden, and take a memorable drive along Pines to Palms Hwy.
For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Palm Desert trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Palm Desert in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in March: highs in Palm Desert hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to San Diego.
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You can drive from Los Angeles to Palm Desert in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in March: highs in Palm Desert hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to San Diego.
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Joshua Tree National Park, Borrego Springs, Indio, Joshua Tree National Park, Sunnylands Center & Gardens
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San Diego — 8 nights

America's Finest City
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 find plenty of places to visit near San Diego: Encinitas (Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens & Swami's Beach). There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, explore the galleries of Maritime Museum of San Diego, explore the striking landscape at Cabrillo Tide Pools, and see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Palm Desert to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Palm Desert in March: highs in San Diego hover around 69°F, while lows dip to 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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California travel guide
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.