60 days in California Itinerary

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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Tahoe Trout Farm. Change things up with these side-trips from South Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City (Stateline Lookout & Truckee River Bike Trail), Tompkins Memorial Trail (in Truckee) and Meeks Bay Beach (in Tahoma). And it doesn't end there: cast your line with Matt Heron Fly Fishing, trek along Rubicon Trail, stroll through Eagle Falls Trail, and enjoy the sand and surf at Pope Beach.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the South Lake Tahoe journey planning tool.

Edinburgh, UK to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. When traveling from Edinburgh in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in South Lake Tahoe, with highs around 29°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Glacier Point and Tuolumne Meadows. On the 12th (Wed), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. Spend the 20th (Thu) exploring nature at Elizabeth Lake. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, look for all kinds of wild species at North Dome, trek along Mariposa Grove, and get great views at Valley View.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary maker.

Explore your travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. In June in Yosemite National Park, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Orick.

Orick is a census-designated place situated on the banks of the Redwood Creek in Humboldt County, California. Kids will appreciate attractions like Redwood National Park and Lady Bird Johnson Grove. Get out of town with these interesting Orick side-trips: Redwood National Park (California Coastal Trail & Tall Trees Grove). The adventure continues: cruise along Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy, trek along Trillium Falls Hike, and admire the majestic nature at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Orick tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Orick. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Orick: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Beverly Hills.

Beverly Hills is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, surrounded by the cities of Los Angeles and West Hollywood. Attractions like Santa Monica Pier and Annenberg Community Beach House make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Beverly Hills to Manhattan Beach to see Manhattan Beach about 40 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Tongva Park, kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, get to know the fascinating history of Ocean Avenue, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Heal the Bay Aquarium.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Beverly Hills visit planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Orick to Beverly Hills. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Orick in June: high temperatures in Beverly Hills hover around 26°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Attractions like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park make great kid-friendly stops. Pack the 6th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Adventure City. There's much more to do: make an unforgettable trip to Downtown Disney District, catch some excitement at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and let the kids burn off some steam at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Anaheim day trip website.

Traveling by car from Beverly Hills to Anaheim takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of tram and train; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Beverly Hills, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Anaheim, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Attractions like San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Diego: LEGOLAND California (in Carlsbad) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas). Spend the 15th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's still lots to do: let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, explore the striking landscape of Cabrillo National Monument, enjoy the sand and surf at Black's Beach, and immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the San Diego trip maker.

You can drive from Anaheim to San Diego in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Anaheim in July, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are slightly colder, around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to fly 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 Boyden Cavern make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: hike along Congress Trail, explore and take pictures at Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, stroll through General Grant Tree Trail, and Head underground at Crystal Cave.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park holiday builder website.

Traveling by flight from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from San Diego in July, plan for much warmer days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, with highs around 43°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Sonoma Plaza (in Sonoma) and Fort Ross State Historic Park (in Jenner). There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum, make a trip to Ferry Building Marketplace, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in July, expect nights in San Francisco to be slightly colder, around 16°C, while days are much colder, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.