60 days in California Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. When in San Francisco, make a side trip to see Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, approximately Mill Valley away. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, look for all kinds of wild species at Marin Headlands, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, and engage your brain at California Academy of Sciences.

Before you visit San Francisco, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to San Francisco is minus 18 hours. While traveling from Sydney, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Orick.

Orick is a census-designated place situated on the banks of the Redwood Creek in Humboldt County, California. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Redwood National Park and California Coastal Trail. Take a break from Orick with a short trip to Tall Trees Grove in Redwood National Park, about 40 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: cruise along Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy, don't miss a visit to Big Tree, admire the majestic nature at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and take in breathtaking views at Fern Canyon.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Orick in 5.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in June; daily highs in Orick reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can drive to Truckee.

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Tompkins Memorial Trail and Eagle Rock Hiking Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Truckee: Five Lakes Creek Trailhead (in Olympic Valley), Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads (in Tahoe City) and Tahoe Maritime Museum (in Homewood). Next up on the itinerary: cast your line with Matt Heron Fly Fishing, let little ones run wild at Commons Beach Park, take a stroll through Historic Downtown Truckee, and trek along Stateline Lookout.

To find more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Truckee sightseeing planner.

Drive from Orick to Truckee in 7 hours. Traveling from Orick in June, expect nights in Truckee to be slightly colder, around 2°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) 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.

Family-friendly places like Emerald Bay State Park and Rubicon Trail will thrill your kids. Step out of South Lake Tahoe to go to Tahoe City and see Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, which is approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: experience rural life at Tahoe Trout Farm, stroll through Mt. Ralston Peak Trail, enjoy the sand and surf at Kiva Beach, and stroll around Valhalla at Lake Tahoe.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in South Lake Tahoe can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Glacier Point and Tuolumne Meadows. On the 30th (Fri), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, get great views at Valley View, walk around Mariposa Grove, and trek along Four Mile Trail.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip builder site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. June in Yosemite National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Congress Trail and Sequoia Sightseeing Tours. Take a break from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with a short trip to The Senate in Three Rivers, about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, Head underground at Boyden Cavern, stroll through Mt. Whitney, and cruise along Kings Canyon Scenic Byway.

To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park day trip tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in July: high temperatures in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 43°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly 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.

Kids will enjoy San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Get out of town with these interesting San Diego side-trips: Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas) and LEGOLAND California (in Carlsbad). Spend the 18th (Tue) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's lots more to do: let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park, shop like a local with Gaslamp Quarter, enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, and immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the San Diego trip maker site.

You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Diego in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in July, plan for much colder days and about the same nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can 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.

Bring the kids along to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Anaheim (Adventure City, Downtown Disney District, &more). Pack the 27th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, immerse yourself in nature at Santa Monica State Beach, and don't miss a visit to Montana Avenue.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip planner.

Drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. While traveling from San Diego, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.