7 days in California Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips California trip planner
Start: Newark
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San Francisco
— 1 day
Drive
2
Carmel
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Cambria
— 1 night
Drive
4
Death Valley National Park
— 1 night
Drive
5
Palm Springs
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Newark
Sun, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 18
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San Francisco — 1 day
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City by the Bay
On the 12th (Sun), examine the collection at de Young Museum, snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.
To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online journey planner.
Newark to San Francisco is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Newark in March, with highs in San Francisco at 65°F and lows at 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Carmel.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online journey planner.
Newark to San Francisco is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Newark in March, with highs in San Francisco at 65°F and lows at 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Carmel.
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Carmel — 2 nights
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On the 13th (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Monterey Bay, admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and then kick back and relax at Carmel River State Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge, then stroll through Asilomar State Beach, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
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You can drive from San Francisco to Carmel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. March in Carmel sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 47°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cambria.
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Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Carmel trip simple and quick.
You can drive from San Francisco to Carmel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. March in Carmel sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 47°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cambria.
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Cambria — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): kick back and relax at Piedras Blancas, then stop by Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and then kick back and relax at Moonstone Beach.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cambria journey maker app.
You can drive from Carmel to Cambria in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. When traveling from Carmel in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Cambria, with highs around 72°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.
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To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cambria journey maker app.
You can drive from Carmel to Cambria in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. When traveling from Carmel in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Cambria, with highs around 72°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): explore the stunning scenery at Golden Canyon, explore and take pictures at Artist's Drive, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works.
To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park trip maker site.
Drive from Cambria to Death Valley National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in March, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Palm Springs.
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To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park trip maker site.
Drive from Cambria to Death Valley National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in March, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): examine the collection at Palm Springs Air Museum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, and then see Off-Road Tours. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Palm Springs Art Museum.
To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Palm Springs trip maker tool.
Drive from Death Valley National Park to Palm Springs in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in March, expect Palm Springs to be a bit warmer, temps between 84°F and 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Palm Springs trip maker tool.
Drive from Death Valley National Park to Palm Springs in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in March, expect Palm Springs to be a bit warmer, temps between 84°F and 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.
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